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US player hits $1M+ jackpot twice in the same day at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

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Illegal gambling houses shut down in White Springs

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Could online gambling provide millions to fight sea-level rise in Florida?

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law Thursday that could pump hundreds of millions of dollars into Florida's struggling environment from an unlikely source: online gambling. There's just one catch. Opponents to Florida's compact with the Seminole Tribe are hoping to get the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the deal. Under the bill, passed by lawmakers…

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Next Las Vegas Strip property heading for big change: The Mirage

The transformation of the Tropicana has begun, and the public said farewell last week to one of the Strip's historic gaming establishments. The next property headed for big change: The Mirage. You have to imagine that there will be a greater outcry of support for The Mirage than the Tropicana because its history is fresher in people's minds. The…

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Could online gambling provide millions to save land and fight sea rise in Florida?

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law Thursday that could pump hundreds of millions of dollars into Florida's struggling environment from an unlikely source: online gambling. There's just one catch. Opponents to Florida's compact with the Seminole Tribe are hoping to get the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the deal. Under the bill, passed by lawmakers…

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Could online gambling provide millions for the environment in Florida?

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law Thursday that could pump hundreds of millions of dollars into Florida's struggling environment from an unlikely source: online gambling. There's just one catch. Opponents to Florida's compact with the Seminole Tribe are hoping to get the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the deal. Under the bill, passed by lawmakers…

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New Terre Haute casino set to open its doors Friday

Indiana once again will have 13 commercial casinos operating Friday when the Terre Haute Casino Resort opens its doors at 10:30 a.m. after nearly three years of planning and construction. The new casino, located near U.S. 41 on the Indiana-Illinois state line about 150 miles directly south of Northwest Indiana, features 1000 slot machines, 36 live…

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DraftKings, MGM set sights on Brazil's lucrative online gambling market

As Brazil emerges as one of the world's fastest-growing gaming frontiers, heavyweights in the sports betting industry like DraftKings and MGM Resorts are eyeing entry into the country's newly regulated online gambling market. Since loosening its online gambling laws in 2018, Brazil has swiftly become one of the top 10 betting markets…

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Mets Owner’s $8B Casino Project Gains Support from Councilman

Councilman says Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park complex plan is "in Queens' and New York City's best interest." Steve Cohen's plan to put a casino next to the home of the New York Mets has picked up some key support but still lacks important backing. Queens councilman Francisco Moya is endorsing the Mets owner's $8 billion Metropolitan Park complex…

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Several more U.S. states to legalize online gambling

Ever since the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, the foundations were set for an extremely exciting online gambling revolution across the U.S. With states now able to create their own gambling laws, more and more locations are launching online casino and online sports betting industries. New Jersey started…

Law ・ 26 March 2024

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Why Online Casinos Aren’t Legal in Florida

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Florida's gambling addiction hotline sees massive increase in calls after state allowed online gambling

TAMPA, Fla. - Calls to the Florida's gambling addiction hotline have more than doubled since the state began allowing online gambling in late 2023, according to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling. New data released by the council shows calls to the hotline increased more than 130% from December to January. For the year, the council expects…

Gambling Addiction ・ 21 February 2024

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Top 5 Biggest Casinos in the USA

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Top and Best ・ 02 February 2024

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NFL Walks Line In Embracing A Las Vegas Super Bowl And Gambling W

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NFL ・ 01 February 2024

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Florida's Gaming Revolution: Seminole Tribe Rolls Out New Casino Games

The Sunshine State is about to get a whole lot brighter for gaming enthusiasts, as the Seminole Tribe of Florida is gearing up to unveil a groundbreaking expansion of their casino games. Following a solid green light from the Supreme Court, the tribe is set to introduce craps, roulette, and sports betting to their already impressive repertoire this…

Games ・ 03 January 2024

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Florida Case Debates What Is Typically Found in a Casino

The verdict in the Florida Supreme Court sports betting case could all boil down to the phrase "typically found in casinos." West Flagler filed its response brief in the state court case on Tuesday and most of its argument centered on Amendment 3 and its phrasing "typically found in casinos". Amendment 3, passed in 2018, requires that any expansion…

Law ・ 27 December 2023

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New casino games launch this week, tribe resumes gambling payments to Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Amid a celebrity-fueled launch of new casino games this week, the Seminole Tribe intends to resume making payments to the state as part of a 30-year deal that included giving the tribe control over sports betting. Jim Allen, CEO of Seminole Gaming and chairman of Hard Rock International, told The News Service on Friday that the…

Law ・ 10 December 2023

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New Seminole casino-hotel complex to open in Okeechobee in 2024

A new and improved casino - the closest one to the Treasure Coast - is coming to Okeechobee next year. The Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton entertainment complex is expected to open late 2024, according to a news release. On Jan. 5, the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming broke ground on the new casino at the Brighton Seminole Reservation…

Land-based ・ 30 November 2023

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It's been a big year for the casino and gaming sector, with plenty of talking points for ICE 2024. Here we delve into some of the biggest US news of the year. Arguably, tribal nations in the US have dodged a bullet so far when it comes to attacks on their sovereignty. As a result, they should feel buoyed by recent court rulings. However, with state…

Sports ・ 23 November 2023

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F 1: Tourists find the Las Vegas Strip remade

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The famous fountains at the Bellagio won't be very visible this week amid the roar of Formula One racing on the Las Vegas Strip, and gondoliers won't be serenading tourists at the Venetian resort. "Fountains have been shut off, canals drained, streets closed or harder to navigate," Michael Green, a University of Nevada, Las Vegas…

Land-based ・ 16 November 2023

Miami Times Online

Seminole tribe expands Florida casino betting

Seminole Tribe leaders last week announced a plan to roll out sports betting at their casinos in December - a first step in what could be a major expansion of gambling in Florida triggered by a go-ahead from the U.S. Supreme Court. The announcement came after more than two years of legal wrangling about a 2021 deal with the state that allowed the…

Law ・ 08 November 2023

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Land-based ・ 24 October 2023

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Florida Group Challenges Seminole Tribe's Casino Expansion

A Florida-based casino opposition group, No Casinos, Inc., has embarked on a fresh offensive against the Seminole Tribe's 2021 compact, seeking its invalidation. Their primary ammunition? A constitution amendment specifically drafted to stymie an expansion of casino gambling sans voter consent. The constitutional safeguard, which won the backing of…

Law ・ 19 October 2023

Law360

High Court Stalls Fla. Tribe's Online Gambling Pact

By Ali Sullivan (October 12, 2023, 11:11 AM EDT) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday paused the implementation of a D.C. Circuit ruling that backed a novel gambling pact giving the Seminole Tribe of Florida exclusive rights to offer sports betting in the Sunshine State....

Law ・ 13 October 2023

The Nevada Independent

Casino economic impact grows to $329B per year; Nevada remains leading gaming state

A study conducted on behalf of the American Gaming Association (AGA) found the national casino industry contributes nearly $329 billion annually to the U.S. economy - up 21 percent from the last time the analysis was done in 2018. The study, the first undertaken in five years by the Washington, D.C. trade organization, was conducted by Oxford…

Finance ・ 12 October 2023

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How Online Gambling is Affecting Native American Tribes

The digital revolution of the gambling industry has catalyzed profound transformations, and among the most deeply affected are Native American tribes. This article unravels the multi-faceted relationship between the surge of online gambling and its traditions, rights, and economics. In the vast realm of entertainment, few sectors have witnessed as…

Sports ・ 03 October 2023

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Three adult arcades raided on Treasure Coast since May.

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Incidents ・ 29 September 2023

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What we know: Investigators raid adult arcades with illegal slots

Local law enforcement officials have shut down an adult arcade with illegal slot machines. St. Lucie County sheriff's officials raided Rio Arcade on U.S. 1, just south of Kitterman Road, in Port St. Lucie on Thursday after they executed a search warrant. Here's what we know so far: Sheriff Ken Mascara said numerous attempts were made to address the…

Incidents ・ 15 September 2023

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6 Casino Resorts Outside of Las Vegas

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Land-based ・ 29 August 2023

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Sports ・ 24 August 2023

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Casino City’s Friday Five: Renovations and WSOP records edition

Major records are being broken at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, but before we take a more in-depth look at that, let's cover some other top stories from this week. Sports betting in Florida took a major step forward last week after a ruling was overturned, the new ownership at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has announced some…

Sports ・ 07 July 2023

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Florida casino bets big on projection digital signage 'wow factor'

Exterior projection digital signage in action at Seminole Coconut Creek Casino. Image provided by Walt & Company. Seminole Coconut Creek Casino, based in Coconut Creek, Florida, has found ongoing success with efforts to leverage projection digital signage from Epson to invigorate its business after the 2020 casino slump, according to a case study…

Industry ・ 06 July 2023

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Seminole Gambling Deal Gets Big Win

In a move that could remake Florida's gambling landscape, a federal appeals court overturned a ruling that blocked a deal giving the Seminole Tribe control over sports betting throughout the state. The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia reversed a November 2021 decision by a…

Law ・ 03 July 2023

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Opening Act: Construction Starts on Future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa

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Industry ・ 08 June 2023

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Hard Rock breaks ground on Ottawa hotel and casino expansion, rebranding

After delays caused by the pandemic, the future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is finally breaking ground today, Tuesday. The festivities begin at 2:20 p.m. when Hard Rock International executives will be joined by elected officials and business and community leaders to unveil new renderings and details of the upcoming entertainment destination in…

Land-based ・ 07 June 2023

Tampa Bay Times

Florida’s bootleg casinos provide illegal gambling, plain and simple

They operate all day in plain sight - bootleg casinos offering cash payouts at so-called "arcade" machines. These parlors are all across Florida, and they're all illegal. What will it take for law enforcement to enforce the law? The Tampa Bay Times' Christopher Spata provided an eye-opener this week, both on these predatory businesses, which…

Law ・ 24 May 2023

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Florida Gambling Regulator Cracks Down Illegal Slots

Two years ago, in May 2021, legislators in Florida inked a new gambling compact with the Tribal operators in the state. This effectively allowed the Tribes to have nearly exclusive rights over the operation of most gambling activities, including slots. Although two years have passed, there are still arcade venues around Florida that offer slots…

Law ・ 02 May 2023

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Las Vegas Strip Casino Icon Entering Its Final Days

A much-loved piece of the Las Vegas Strip has lost its final chance for a stay of execution and the end could come in days. When Hard Rock International made its deal to purchase the Mirage from MGM Resorts International way back in December 2021 it became clear that major changes were coming. In some cases, a new casino owner simply changes some…

Land-based ・ 25 March 2023

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Hard Rock gets approval for guitar-shaped Las Vegas Strip hotel

Clark County commissioners cleared the way for a guitar-shaped hotel tower to be developed at The Mirage, a project that would spell the end of Las Vegas' iconic volcano attraction. The County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved The Mirage operator Hard Rock International's plans for the 600-room, 660-foot-tall project along Las Vegas…

Land-based ・ 23 March 2023

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Playtech Partners With Hard Rock Digital

Industry pioneers Playtech, the long-term friends of Casino.com, this week announced a strategic partnership with another iconic brand - Hard Rock Digital. The deal has seen Playtech invest some $85million in Hard Rock Digital, with these funds already earmarked to help fund the expansion of the legendary Hard Rock's youthful gaming business. The…

Industry ・ 16 March 2023

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Las Vegas: Hard Rock's renovation plans for The Mirage to be voted on by county commissioners

This month, Clark County commissioners are set to vote on plans for a major redevelopment of The Mirage Hotel & Casino. The proposals include the replacement of the Strip's megaresort iconic volcano feature with a guitar-shaped hotel tower.The County Commission is scheduled to review the redevelopment plans on March 22. The property's new…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2023

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Guitar-shaped hotel tower on Las Vegas Strip heads to Clark County Commission for vote

Clark County commissioners are slated this month to vote on a project that would change the landscape of the Strip: replacing The Mirage's iconic volcano attraction with a guitar-shaped hotel tower. The County Commission is scheduled on March 22 to consider Hard Rock International's proposed 600-room high-rise at the already-massive resort, county…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2023

New York Post

Hard Rock Cafe's Russia ties imperil bid for NY casino

Gaming operator Seminole Hard Rock's highly anticipated bid for a New York City casino license has been complicated by its business ties to Russia, sources told The Post. The ubiquitous Hard Rock brand - founded by Americans in London in 1971 and purchased by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in 2007 - has long been expected to announce its application…

Politics ・ 03 March 2023

Chicago Tribune

Hard Rock casino offers a $1,000 deposit match in casino and $100 bet match for sportsbook

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Sports ・ 01 February 2023

Times Of Casino

New Guitar-Shaped Hotel Coming to Las Vegas

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Land-based ・ 31 January 2023

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Las Vegas Sands Corp. to build Long Island casino resort

Las Vegas Sands Corp. is proposing to build a multibillion-dollar resort on Long Island, New York, as part of a bid for one of three downstate New York casino licenses. Las Vegas Sands said Thursday it has entered into agreements to purchase the long-term lease of the site that's currently home to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The…

Land-based ・ 13 January 2023

World Casino News

Seminole Tribe and Seminole Gaming reveal plans for new hotel-casino on Brighton Seminole Reservation

The Seminole Tribe of Florida, a federally recognized Seminole tribe based in Florida, together with Seminole Gaming, publicly announced on Thursday, January 5, their intention to build a new facility on the Brighton Seminole Reservation, located northwest of lake Okeechobee. Layout of the proposed hotel & casino: Seminole Casino Hotel…

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Seminole Tribe breaks ground on new Brighton complex

The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming broke ground on the Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton, a new casino, hotel and entertainment complex to be built on the Brighton Seminole Reservation, northwest of Lake Okeechobee. It is projected to open in late 2024. The Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton will replace the existing Seminole Brighton…

Land-based ・ 12 January 2023

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Seminoles Break Ground On New Florida Casino

The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming broke ground Thursday, Jan. 5 on the site of the future Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton. The new casino, hotel and entertainment complex is to be built on the Brighton Seminole Reservation near Lake Okeechobee. The casino is expected to open in late 2024. The Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton will…

Land-based ・ 09 January 2023

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Las Vegas Advisor: Hard Rock officially takes over operations of Mirage

Hard Rock International, a subsidiary of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, has officially assumed control of the operations of the Mirage. Hard Rock, which paid $1.075 billion in cash for the purchase, becomes the first Native American tribe to operate a hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip. However, the name change and transformation to a Hard Rock…

Land-based ・ 08 January 2023

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Ground Breaking for Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton; New Casino, Hotel and Entertainment Complex Will Be Constructed Northwest of Lake Okeechobee

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Land-based ・ 06 January 2023

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Southwest Florida Online News: Million Dollar Weekly Profits Sets Stage For New Casino Hotel In Glades County

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Land-based ・ 06 January 2023

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5 Gambling Stories You May Have Missed In 2022

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Industry ・ 29 December 2022

Northern Nevada Business Weekly

Tribal owner of Hard Rock now running Mirage in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - A new operator, Hard Rock International, started running the iconic Mirage resort on the Las Vegas Strip on Dec. 19, following Nevada state gambling regulatory approval for a nearly $1.1 billion sale by former site owner MGM Resorts International, the companies said. Florida-based Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe,…

Land-based ・ 28 December 2022

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Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin renews efforts to bring a casino to Kenosha

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin has relaunched efforts to bring a casino to Kenosha - roughly seven years after its last attempt was blocked by former Gov. Scott Walker. In July, the tribe announced that it had once again partnered with Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, to construct a scaled-down…

Industry ・ 27 December 2022

Tampa Bay Times

Florida-based Hard Rock now running Mirage on Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS - A new operator, Hard Rock International, started running the iconic Mirage resort on the Las Vegas Strip on Monday, following Nevada state gambling regulatory approval for a nearly $1.1 billion sale by former site owner MGM Resorts International, the companies said. Florida-based Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe,…

Land-based ・ 27 December 2022

Review Journal

Sale of Mirage shows high-priced casino rents on Las Vegas Strip

When The Mirage changed hands this week, it marked the beginning-of-the-end for its iconic volcano attraction. The sale also shed more light on a growing, lucrative real estate trend on Las Vegas Boulevard: Casino landlords are collecting hefty rents. MGM Resorts International announced Monday that it closed its nearly $1.1 billion cash sale of The…

Land-based ・ 26 December 2022

Review Journal

6 biggest casino deals on the Las Vegas Strip in 2022

A number of casino operators changed up their real estate portfolio this year with sales, acquisitions and leasebacks - showcasing a flurry of activity after the short but steep economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. And a number of those deals, announced last year, have closed in 2022. Here are six of this year's major deals on the…

Industry ・ 26 December 2022

Bristol Herald Courier

Sadler seeks skill games reprieve, legalization

Former NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler, whose cars were once sponsored by Virginia tourism and the state lottery, remains embroiled in a protracted legal fight with state leaders over skill games. Sadler filed a June 2021 lawsuit challenging the state's ban on skills games, so-called "gray" machines, which he claims should be legalized and taxed much…

Law ・ 22 December 2022

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Tribal owner of Hard Rock now runs Mirage

LAS VEGAS - A new operator, Hard Rock International, started running the iconic Mirage resort on the Las Vegas Strip on Monday, following Nevada state gambling regulatory approval for a nearly $1.1 billion sale by former site owner MGM Resorts International, the companies said. Florida-based Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe,…

Land-based ・ 21 December 2022

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Tribal owner of Hard Rock now running Mirage on Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) - A new operator, Hard Rock International, started running the iconic Mirage resort on the Las Vegas Strip on Monday, following Nevada state gambling regulatory approval for a nearly $1.1 billion sale by former site owner MGM Resorts International, the companies said. Florida-based Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole…

Land-based ・ 21 December 2022

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Florida-based Hard Rock International now running iconic Mirage resort in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - A new operator, Hard Rock International, started running the iconic Mirage resort on the Las Vegas Strip on Monday, following Nevada state gambling regulatory approval for a nearly $1.1 billion sale by former site owner MGM Resorts International, the companies said. Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe, said it plans to…

Land-based ・ 21 December 2022

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Tribal owner of Hard Rock now running Mirage on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A new operator, Hard Rock International, started running the iconic Mirage resort on the Las Vegas Strip on Monday, following Nevada state gambling regulatory approval for a nearly $1.1 billion sale by former site owner MGM Resorts International, the companies said. Florida-based Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole…

Land-based ・ 20 December 2022

Review Journal

Hard Rock’s $1.1B purchase of The Mirage on Las Vegas Strip is complete

The Mirage is officially under new ownership. MGM Resorts International announced Monday that it closed its nearly $1.1 billion cash sale of the Las Vegas Strip resort's operations to Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The deal, first unveiled in December 2021, could spell the end of The Mirage's iconic outdoor volcano…

Land-based ・ 20 December 2022

Tampa Bay Times

Feds urge court to reverse invalidation of Florida’s gambling compact with Seminole Tribe

TALLAHASSEE - Lawyers for the federal government asked a federal appeals court on Wednesday to reverse a ruling that invalidated Florida's attempt to give the Seminole Tribe a monopoly on sports betting in the state. A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard arguments from lawyers for the U.S.…

Law ・ 14 December 2022

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Hard Rock Reveals Transformation Plans for Mirage Casino

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Land-based ・ 08 December 2022

Yogonet

Florida: Gaming commissioners vote to delay Miami's Magic City Casino sale

The Florida Gaming Commission has delayed a ruling on the pending sale of Miami's Magic City Casino to an Alabama-based Native American tribe. The decision follows local media reports last week that the Havenick family, which owns the casino, is looking to sell the property to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for an undisclosed sum. The move to…

Law ・ 05 December 2022

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Florida gambling regulators delay decision on casino deal

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida gambling regulators on Thursday refused to sign off on the sale of Magic City Casino, one of the state's oldest pari-mutuels, to the Poarch Creek Indians, bowing to objections that the public needs to know more about the transaction before final action is taken. But the Florida Gaming Control Commission, which was…

Law ・ 02 December 2022

Commercial Observer

Poarch Creek Tribe to Buy Miami’s Magic City Casino

The longtime owners of Miami's Magic City Casino plan to sell the property, and the license to operate it, to the Poarch Band Creek of Indians, a Native American tribe based in Alabama. The transaction is pending the approval of the newly formed Florida Gaming Control Commission, which reviewed the application Thursday morning but postponed any…

Politics ・ 01 December 2022

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Miami's Magic City Casino to be sold to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians

The owners of Florida's Magic City Casino in Miami are selling the gambling operation to Alabama-based Native American tribe Poarch Band of Creek Indians for an undisclosed price, reports the Miami Herald. The Havenick family, which owns the casino, is set to ask the state on Thursday to transfer its lucrative gambling permit to the tribe. Magic…

Law ・ 01 December 2022

KFYRTV

North Dakota tribes want exclusive rights on online gambling

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota's five American Indian tribes are seeking exclusive rights to host internet gambling and sports betting in the state, a monopoly worth millions, just a year after legislators turned aside a push by one big national player to allow it in the state. The tribes are turning to Republican Gov. Doug Burgum to approve…

Law ・ 30 November 2022

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Travel ・ 23 November 2022

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Burgum rejects ND tribes' plea for online gambling rights

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Gov. Doug Burgum rejected a plea Wednesday by North Dakota's American Indian tribes to give them exclusive rights to host internet gambling and sports betting because it isn't allowed under state law. "While we understand and appreciate the desire by some of the tribes to extend online gaming beyond their reservation…

Politics ・ 19 November 2022

WDBJ 7

Virginia’s first full-service casino opens in Bristol

BRISTOL, Va. (WDBJ) - Friday was a big day in Bristol, Virginia as the state's first full-service casino opened for business. The line of customers wrapped around the building when the doors opened about 90 minutes earlier than advertised. "We had to come and save my sister from spending all her money," joked Christiansburg resident Cheryl Hubbard.…

Religion ・ 04 November 2022

World Casino News

November ground-breaking for Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol

In the American state of Virginia and prominent casino operator Hard Rock International has reportedly announced that it is to begin constructing its envisioned $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol facility from next month. According to a Friday report from the Bristol Herald Courier newspaper, Allie Evangelista is to serves as the…

Land-based ・ 01 November 2022

Novinite

Gambling Laws in Florida: What to Lookout For?

In the United States, gambling regulations are regulated on a state-by-state basis and can vary significantly between jurisdictions. Today, we take a look at Florida & its attitude toward this popular pastime, as well as how other parts of the country compare to Florida in this regard. At this time, it's a bit confusing for everyone to understand…

Law ・ 26 October 2022

Forbes

The Big Gamble: Inside The Battle to Operate A Casino In New York City

N ew York has begun the formal process to license up to three casinos in and around the city's five boroughs. And the billionaire-backed gambling companies and real estate developers are going all in to bring one to Manhattan. Building Las Vegas-style casinos in New York City is a seismic shift in the gaming industry. The state already has four…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 October 2022

Gambling Insider

Aristocrat and Seminole launch new high-limit slot game

Aristocrat and the Seminole Tribe have announced the launch of a new high-limit slot game, $1 Million Dollar Storm. The new title is the third high-limit game delivered by Aristocrat, following on from Dragon Link and $1 Million Dragon Link, which made news in 2021 after the same player won the jackpot twice in under three weeks. VP of Gaming…

Strategy Guide ・ 17 October 2022

InvestorsObserver

Developers and Billionaires Are Lining Up for the Chance to Operate a New York City Casino

As the development of a New York City casino inches closer towards reality, the race is on to secure a license. New York state voters authorized the creation of seven casinos in 2013, and four upstate facilities opened in the first phase. Now the second phase is underway, and licenses for three casinos in the New York City area will soon be open…

Land-based ・ 05 October 2022

World Casino News

Hard Rock Casino Rockford construction to begin from Wednesday

In the American state of Illinois and casino operator Hard Rock International has reportedly announced that it will be holding a special ceremony on Wednesday afternoon to mark the start to construction of its Hard Rock Casino Rockford venue. According to a report from local television broadcaster WIFR-LD, the ground-breaking event is set to take…

Jobs ・ 23 September 2022

BlackSportsOnline

iGaming in Florida and the Current Status of Online Casinos

The scenario of the gambling world might be different today, but it has existed for many centuries now. Earlier, people from many countries gambled with cards. Gambling slowly shifted from brick-and-mortar set up to online websites, which allowed players to gamble more freely at their convenience. This continued for several years until they banned…

NFL ・ 14 September 2022

Gambling News

Lucky Winner Snatches $1M Jackpot at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek

A lucky player has hit the progressive jackpot on Dragon Link Golden Century at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in Florida on Wednesday. According to the casino, the player won just under $1.1 million on a $25 spin. This year has been quite productive for players at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. According to the casino, its 2200 slots have paid $624…

Winnings ・ 26 August 2022

Tampa Bay Times

Biden administration says Florida, Seminole Tribe gambling deal should get OK

TALLAHASSEE - The Biden administration is urging an appeals court to reinstate a deal that gave the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout Florida, nearly nine months after a Washington, D.C.-based judge ruled that the 30-year agreement violated federal law. A U.S. Department of the Interior brief filed Wednesday offered a…

Poker ・ 19 August 2022

The Street

Iconic Las Vegas Strip Resort Casino Likely to Shut Down

A long list of iconic (and not-so-iconic) names have come and gone on the Las Vegas Strip. While the current lineup of Caesars Entertainment (CZR) and MGM Resorts International (MGM) casinos has been relatively stable, that has not always been true on on the Strip and in the greater Las Vegas-area. In recent years, the Hard Rock and even a WWE…

Land-based ・ 16 August 2022

Yogonet

Hard Rock AC's Joe Lupo to lead rebranded Mirage Las Vegas casino as new President

Hard Rock International announced Wednesday that Joe Lupo, current President of its Atlantic City property, will run the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas once the company completes its purchase from MGM Resorts International. Lupo will take over the role once the Nevada Gaming Commission licensing process concludes. In Atlantic City, Anthony…

Land-based ・ 15 August 2022