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New York Post

Gambling in Miami Beach? No thank you!

Vegas by the sea? No thank you! With Florida's legislature back in session, a proposed bill is on the table that would extend casino gaming to Miami Beach and beyond. The only problem? Miami Beach residents don't want slot machines along their shores. The electorate - myself included - has repeatedly (and resoundingly) voted down the possibility of…

Law ・ 14 January 2024

WFTV

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

Indian Gaming

AGS Opens Slot Zone at Miccosukee Casino

MIAMI, FL - AGS has unveiled its first-to-market branded slot room concept at Miccosukee Casino & Resort in Miami, FL. Mimicking the fun-loving, charismatic nature of Cornsquealius, the main pig character from AGS' slot game Rakin' Bacon®, the space - entitled'Hog Heaven' - features an angelic neon selfie wall, a floor-to-ceiling mural with…

Land-based ・ 17 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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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

Times Of Casino

The 5 Biggest 'Racinos' in the World

A racino would typically be described as the dream of all gamblers, as its facility provides an avenue for them to enjoy the best of both worlds as they get to participate in gambling in the casino while horses race on the track outside. Long ago, the racetrack wasn't getting a lot of attention from punters, but with the advent of the racinos, this…

Live Gambling ・ 11 April 2023

The Hill

Hard Rock Hotel’s guitar tower gets OK, will ‘forever change’ the Vegas Strip skyline

The new design will include a massive, 542-foot guitar - actually, back-to-back guitars -on a hotel tower with 600 rooms and a 48234-square-foot casino. It's so tall it will have to get a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration. LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A massive 542-foot guitar - actually, back-to-back guitars - will be much more than a sign in…

Land-based ・ 25 March 2023

wenatcheeworld.com

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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Gambling Around the Globe: A Look at the Best Casinos Worldwide for Travelers in 2023

Are you planning a trip in 2023 and looking for some exciting destinations to add to your itinerary? If you're a fan of gambling, why not visit some of the best casinos around the world? From luxurious resorts in Las Vegas to historic establishments in Europe, there are plenty of options for travelers who want to try their luck at the tables. In…

Land-based ・ 16 March 2023

The Real Deal

Havenick Family Finalizes $96M Sale of Magic City Casino

The Havenick family's era at Magic City Casino is officially over. PCI Gaming Authority, an affiliate of Alabama-based Poarch Band of Creek Indians, paid $96 million for the nearly 30-acre gambling site at 450 Northwest 37th Avenue, according to records and Vizzda. The deal is part of PCI's acquisition of Magic City Casino's operations, inventory,…

Law ・ 03 March 2023

Commercial Observer

Fontainebleau Scores $2.2B Loan to Build 9M-SF Resort and Casino in Las Vegas

Sacrebleu! The Las Vegas Strip is getting another casino. A joint venture between Fontainebleau Development and Koch Real Estate Investment has locked down the $2.2 billion needed to build its new 67-story hotel, entertainment and gaming destination in Sin City, the developers announced Friday. At a time when financing is harder to secure than a…

Land-based ・ 26 December 2022

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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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Magic Casino changes hands; Wind Creek gets 3 more permits

Magic City Casino owners, the Havenick family, are selling one of the oldest Miami-based casinos to an Alabama-based Indian tribe, the Poarch Band Creek Indians, for an undisclosed price. On Thursday, December 1st, the family will query the state to pass on its attractive gambling license to the new owners. Greyhound license: Once the transfer is…

Law ・ 02 December 2022

Casino Guru

Win Systems introduces electronic roulette at Hialeah Park Casino

The leading supplier of technology for the gambling and entertainment industry, Win Systems, announced a new installation in Hialeah, Miami, Florida. On Monday this week, Win Systems revealed it installed its leading product, the Gold Club Lumina electronic roulette at the Hialeah Park Casino. The new collaboration marks an important milestone for…

Roulette ・ 18 October 2022

Anchor Of Gold

Bad Gambling Advice: Week 3

Season to date: 6-10 ATS, 7-9 totals Yeah, the first week of the season was a very Bad Gambling Advice-y week, though I guess if you only faded the ATS picks you did fine. If, however, you followed the entirety of the picks, you lost. You always lose. That is the premise of this column. Anyway... Georgia at South Carolina (11:00 AM CT, ESPN): On…

Religion ・ 15 September 2022

Local 10

South Florida man wins big playing Lottery at Publix

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. - A 70-year-old man claimed his $3.5 million prize this week after he purchased a winning Lottery ticket from Publix back in May. According to the Florida Lottery, the winning Florida Lotto ticket was from the drawing held on May 11. David James, of Riviera Beach, chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of…

Winnings ・ 31 August 2022

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Before we get a Chicago casino, let’s protect families from gambling addiction

If things go as planned for Bally's, which wants to build Chicago's first casino, Chicagoans will be able to gamble away their paychecks as early as next summer. While many of our politicians tout the economic benefits to the city, there are some who share my concern that no benefit should come at the expense of families and children. Bally's…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 August 2022

EconoTimes

Gambling Corporation Las Vegas Sands Plans to Create a New Casino in Florida

With its warm climate and sunny beach resorts, Florida is a major tourist location and a large market for casino gambling. Perhaps this is what casino gaming company Las Vegas Sands saw in 2012 and decided it was time to invest in some gaming expansion efforts in the state. After the proposal was rejected by lawmakers that same year, the LV Sands…

Law ・ 12 July 2022

247 Sports

OT7 League: Updates from Friday night's action out in Las Vegas

Friday marks Day 2 of Overtime's inaugural OT7 League, which means that over 100 future Power Five football players will battle it out in the middle of the Mojave Desert with the bright lights from Las Vegas' casinos and hotels serving as a picturesque backdrop. On night one of competition, it was five-star quarterback Dante Moore who put on a show…

Travel ・ 11 June 2022

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Why F1 is spending $240m on a Las Vegas construction plot

It might not have been a perfectly smooth weekend, but the Miami Grand Prix was a huge success for Formula 1. The crowds came, the place was thronged with more A-listers than we've ever seen at one event, and in the end we had a decent race, helped by a late safety car that livened things up. It was another important step in the sport's bid to have…

Land-based ・ 15 May 2022

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South Florida's gambling belt has a new and youthful look

No one at the race track had any idea if the mare's mother was a mudder and there wasn't a betting slip in sight. Instead, a mix of millennials and Gen Zers, all racing newbies placing bets from their mobiles, packed out Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach just north of Miami in January for the Pegasus World Cup. But thoroughbred racing was just…

Movies ・ 12 April 2022

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Hard Rock Hollywood sees Florida resident win $1.3M jackpot at Aristocrat's Dragon Link slot

A South Florida resident has won a $13331540 jackpot while playing Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link progressive slot game with a $250 bet at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, the gaming provider has announced. The Sunrise, Florida resident visited the casino and won the millionaire sum on Friday, January 28. This new milestone marks the…

Winnings ・ 02 February 2022

CBS News Miami

South Florida Resident Hits $1.3 Million Slot Machine Jackpot At Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD (CBSMiami) - A lucky Sunrise resident is celebrating a $1.3 million jackpot while visiting the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. According to the casino, Kari W. was playing a progressive slot machine called Dragon Link when she hit the massive jackpot with a $250 bet on Friday, Jan. 28. Thousands Of Treadmills Recalled Over…

Winnings ・ 01 February 2022

CBS News Miami

Florida Casino Initiative Legal Fight Dropped

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) - After two months of fierce legal battling, supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at allowing casinos in North Florida have dropped a lawsuit that alleged opponents tried to "sabotage" petition gathering. Lawyers for the political committee Florida Voters in Charge and petition firms filed a notice of…

Law ・ 01 February 2022

Kilgore News Herald

South Florida Resident Hits $1.3 Million Jackpot on Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link™ Slot Game at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, Jan. 28 a lucky Sunrise, Fla. resident named Kari W. visited Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and won a $1331540.62 jackpot while playing Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link™ progressive slot game with a $250 bet. The Dragon Link $1 million progressive jackpot can be found at Seminole…

Winnings ・ 01 February 2022

Gambling Insider

Armadillo Studios to debut first game

American provider Armadillo Studios has announced the launch of its first-ever game, 15 Armadillos. After being established in 2021, the Miami-based iGaming company will debut its inaugural title on 20 January 2022. Via a distribution agreement with Spearhead Studios, Armadillo will bring its first-ever release to players. An animal-themed video…

UFC / MMA ・ 18 January 2022

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New Florida Casino Expansion Proposal Gains Momentum

A proposal to allow casinos in North Florida is gaining momentum and could get a spot on the November ballot, allowing the public to vote on the matter. On Friday, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody requested that the Florida Supreme Court review the proposed constitutional amendment. The proposal has received the number of signatures necessary…

Law ・ 10 January 2022

Gambling News

Florida Supreme Court Might Decide Fate of State's Casino Industry

Florida lawmakers are having a difficult time. They want to expand the state's casino market but get blocked at almost every turn. The state's attorney general now wants the Florida Supreme Court to review a measure that could ultimately lead to new casinos in North Florida. It would allow for a ballot measure to appear in this November's elections…

Law ・ 10 January 2022

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MGM Resorts Sells Las Vegas Strip Casino To Seminole Tribe For $1.08 Billion

MGM Resorts announced that it is selling one of the original mega-resorts on the Las Vegas Strip to the company owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida for just shy of $1.1 billion. According to a report from USA Today, the Las Vegas-based gaming giant announced that it is selling the Mirage to Hard Rock International for $1.08 billion. Once the…

Travel ・ 14 December 2021

Inside Nova

Hard Rock Kicks Off Construction Plans for its Temporary Casino in Bristol, Virginia

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International today announced construction plans are underway for its temporary casino in Bristol, Virginia. The development of the temporary casino strengthens Hard Rock's presence and commitment to Bristol, marking the brand's first major milestone in the city. "We've introduced the Hard…

New Year ・ 09 December 2021

Sun Sentinel

Florida-Seminole gambling deal doesn’t break law, feds say

TALLAHASSEE - The U.S. Department of the Interior has fired back against allegations that a deal giving the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting in Florida violates federal law, pointing to a decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature to allow the tribe to accept bets from throughout the state. Department attorneys filed a 33-page court…

Poker ・ 06 December 2021

WFMZ News

The Jacksons Scheduled To Perform At Multiple Hard Rock & Seminole Casino Entertainment Venues In 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International today announced that The Jacksons will perform their legendary catalogue of music in concert at multiple Hard Rock & Seminole Casino entertainment venues in 2022 and beyond. The partnership with The Jacksons will commence at four Hard Rock & Seminole Casino properties in the…

Travel ・ 30 November 2021

Politico

DeSantis may need Biden to rescue $2.5B gambling deal

Right now the department isn't commenting. DeSantis himself did not know about the decision until asked about it by a reporter at an early morning press conference in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday. But it puts the governor - who routinely rails against Biden and is caught in legal clashes with the administration over vaccine mandates, cruise ships and…

Politics ・ 25 November 2021

NBC 6 South Florida

Federal Judge Throws Out Florida’s Gambling Agreement With Seminole Tribe

A federal judge has thrown out a gambling agreement Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed with the Seminole Tribe. In her Monday ruling, Judge Dabney L. Friedrich said the compact violates the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act by illegally expanding gambling in the state. At a news conference Tuesday morning, DeSantis said he hadn't seen the judge's ruling…

Sports ・ 23 November 2021

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Movies ・ 23 November 2021

South Jersey Observer

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Raises Nearly $125,000 For American Cancer Society Via PINKTOBER Initiative

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has raised a total of $124783 through their PINKTOBER initiative benefitting the American Cancer Society, making the resort the No. 1 fundraising team in the nation. The funds raised by Hard Rock Atlantic City will benefit the American Cancer Society's mission locally. "On behalf of the American Cancer Society…

Land-based ・ 23 November 2021

Sun Sentinel

Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging gambling deal

Dealing a win to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe, a federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit challenging a gambling agreement that allows the tribe to have control over sports betting in Florida. Owners of the pari-mutuels Magic City Casino in Miami-Dade County and Bonita Springs Poker Room in Southwest Florida filed the lawsuit in…

Law ・ 19 October 2021

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Judge tosses lawsuit challenging Seminole Gambling Deal

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Dealing a win to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe, a federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit challenging a gambling agreement that allows the tribe to have control over sports betting in Florida. Owners of the pari-mutuels Magic City Casino in Miami-Dade County and Bonita Springs Poker Room in Southwest Florida filed…

Law ・ 19 October 2021

Orlando Sentinel

No Casinos, businessmen sue Florida over gambling compact with Seminole Tribe

TALLAHASSEE - Two South Florida businessmen and the Orlando-based group No Casinos have filed a lawsuit seeking to block a deal that allows sports betting in Florida, arguing the agreement signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and approved by the Legislature violates the state Constitution and federal laws. The legal challenge, filed Monday in Washington,…

Poker ・ 15 October 2021

Florida Phoenix

South FL businessmen, No Casinos sue to strike down gambling expansion

two lawsuits fighting for control of sports betting in Florida's new gambling compact, there's now a third lawsuit seeking to invalidate the compact altogether. A group of South Florida businessmen and their companies, along with the anti-gambling group No Casinos, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., late Monday, arguing that the…

Law ・ 10 October 2021

Casino News Daily

Las Vegas Sands Pours $17mn into Florida Casino Expansion Effort

Las Vegas Sands, the Nevada-based major casino operator, is understood to have donated $17 million to a Jacksonville-based political committee that is behind two initiatives seeking to expand casino gambling in Florida. Florida Voters in Charge received the generous donation before a July 1 deadline set by a new law that caps contributions to…

Law ・ 06 October 2021

South Jersey Observer

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Announces Its 22nd Annual PINKTOBER® Campaign

Hard Rock International continues its annual campaign for PINKTOBER® as the brand comes together to support breast cancer awareness and research with limited-edition merchandise, food and beverage menu items, and local events. Throughout the month of October, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City will be participating in the campaign through…

Land-based ・ 04 October 2021

Florida Politics

No Casinos, others sue to stop Seminole Compact

No Casinos asks a federal court to declare the Compact in violation of state, federal laws. Charging that the new Seminole Compact is a clear violation of the Florida Constitution and several federal laws, No Casinos and others filed suit Monday in federal court to block it. The suit asks a judge to set aside Florida's approval of the new 30-year…

Law ・ 04 October 2021

Commercial Observer

Development Around South Florida Casinos Abounds, But Isn’t a Sure Bet

A 450-foot hotel in the shape of an electric guitar towers over western Broward County. The 638-room Guitar Hotel is the glitzy centerpiece of a $1.5 billion expansion completed in 2019 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Nearby, real estate projects are sprouting in the long shadow of the Guitar Hotel as developers bet on proximity to the…

Covid ・ 20 September 2021

WSVN 7 News

Jai alai at The Casino @ Dania Beach to end in November after 70 years

DANIA BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Jai alai at The Casino @ Dania Beach will come to an end later this year after 70 years, signaling the end of an era for the sport in South Florida. The casino announced it is pulling the plug on the once popular sport, Tuesday. Although the sport once drew 7000 to 10000 fans per match, now, casino officials said, they…

Sports ・ 15 September 2021

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Gas Tank Explosion Results in 26 Injuries in Florida Casino

Six people have been hospitalized and a further 20 have suffered minor injuries in a gas tank explosion at the Seminole Classic Casino (pictured above) in South Florida. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A gas tank explosion at the Seminole Classic Casino in South Florida, owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, has caused injuries to 26…

Incidents ・ 14 September 2021

Vegas Inc

Equipment explodes in South Florida casino; 26 injured

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) - Fire suppression equipment exploded in a South Florida casino Monday morning as crews performed maintenance work, causing six people to be hospitalized and 20 others to be treated at the scene, officials said. None of the injuries at Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood were life-threatening, Hollywood Fire Rescue told news…

Incidents ・ 13 September 2021

Orlando Sentinel

Ante up: Florida’s gambling deal opens the door for online poker and blackjack

Florida's sweeping gambling deal wouldn't just bring sports betting to the Sunshine State: It also opens the door for online poker, blackjack and other games. But Floridians could get to do even more gambling under another item near the end of the 75-page agreement. Under a "miscellaneous section," Florida agreed to negotiate in "good faith" for…

Blackjack ・ 13 September 2021

WFMZ News

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Donates $500,000 to Tampa Bay Charities

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa donated a total of $500000 to a group of Tampa Bay charities today, which helped commemorate Hard Rock International's 50 anniversary. The 50 area charities receiving $10000 each during a reception inside Hard Rock Event Center included - 13 Ugly Men American Cancer…

Land-based ・ 09 September 2021

South Florida Caribbean News

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Sports ・ 03 September 2021

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Hospital Nurse Who Treats COVID Patients Wins $112,245 2022 BMW X7 As Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Celebrates Billion-Dollar Jackpot Milestone

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Duane Kelloway, a Spring Hill resident and hospital nurse who treats COVID patients, won a $1122452022 BMW X7 M50i as part of a celebration of $1 billion in jackpots paid out so far in 2021 by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. Kelloway, 50, was playing a Double Hit progressive slot machine by…

Covid ・ 02 September 2021

South Florida Caribbean News

5 Best Casinos in South Florida

No matter if you are traveling to South Florida or you already live there, there are at least a few dozens of places that you haven't had a chance to visit before. South Florida is filled with excellent locations where you can simply go to have fun and unwind. It's ideal for people looking for a way to forget all the troubles of reality just for a…

Top and Best ・ 01 September 2021

South Florida Caribbean News

5 Most Popular Casinos in Florida for 2021

Revelers and casino dwellers have plenty of options to choose from in Florida. The state has dozens of casinos, although gambling within its borders can be a little hazy. The state reported a record on Friday, August 13th; the state reported a record with over 150000 new COVID cases and a seven-day average of more than 20000 cases per day. (That…

Covid ・ 25 August 2021

Legit Gambling

South Florida Casinos Sue Over State's 'Monopoly' Gambling Deal With Seminole Tribe of Florida

Boies Schiller Flexner sued the U.S. Department of the Interior and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Monday in District of Columbia District Court on behalf of two South Florida casino operators. The suit challenges Haaland's Aug. 5 approval of a 2021 gaming compact between the State of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. According to the…

Sports ・ 17 August 2021

ABC 7 Southwest Florida

Anti-gambling group challenges Seminole Gaming Compact

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Now that the Department of Interior has allowed the gaming compact between the state and Seminole Tribe to go into effect, opponents of the increased gaming allowance given to the tribe are readying a suit to stop it. The Seminole Gaming Pact was signed in April, approved by lawmakers in May, and allowed to go into effect by the…

Law ・ 15 August 2021

WJHG

Seminole Compact legal challenge coming

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CAPITOL NEWS SERVICE) - Now that the Department of Interior has allowed the gaming compact between the State and Seminole Tribe to go into effect, opponents of the increased gaming being given to the tribe are readying a suit to stop it. The Seminole Gaming Pact was signed in April, approved by lawmakers in May, and allowed to go…

Law ・ 15 August 2021

News4Jax

Legal challenge coming to Florida Seminole gaming compact

TALLAHASSEE - Now that the Department of the Interior has allowed the gaming compact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe to go into effect, opponents of the increased gaming being given to the tribe are readying a lawsuit to stop it. The Seminole gaming pact was signed in April, approved by lawmakers in May and allowed to go into effect by the…

Law ・ 12 August 2021

Orlando Sentinel

Florida gambling deal passes federal review

A key federal agency will not block a sweeping gambling deal Gov. Ron DeSantis signed with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, opening the door for sports betting to start as soon as Oct. 15 in Florida and setting the stage for a legal showdown over the issue. The agreement allows the Seminole Tribe to offer statewide online sports betting in…

Land-based ・ 07 August 2021

MSN

Casino requires masks for all visitors as COVID-19 spreads

You'll need a mask if you want to test your luck at The Casino @ Dania Beach, possibly the first casino in the region to require masks - and one of few businesses willing to do it. The longtime gambling venue said it reinstated the mask requirement for customers and employees to help combat the dramatic rise of COVID-19 cases. The move comes as…

Covid ・ 06 August 2021

News4Jax

Companies seek to expanding gambling in Florida

TALLAHASSEE - The signing of an exclusive 30 year gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida has major out-of-state companies seeking to expand gambling on the 2022 ballot. Tens of millions are already earmarked for petition gathering efforts for at least three amendments. Big out-of-state interests are bankrolling efforts to create more…

Movies ・ 20 July 2021

WJHG

Gambling interests eyeing Florida’s 2022 ballot

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CAPITOL NEWS SERVICE) - The signing of an exclusive, 30-year gambling deal, including sports betting, with the Seminole Tribe has major out-of-state companies seeking to expand gambling on the 2022 ballot. Tens of millions are already earmarked for petition gathering efforts for at least three amendments. Big out-of-state…

Movies ・ 19 July 2021

Tampa Bay Times

Las Vegas Sands wants more casinos in North Florida

TALLAHASSEE - A political committee backed by Las Vegas Sands, a powerful new entrant into the gambling market in Florida, this week unveiled two new ballot initiatives that ask voters to approve as many as three new casinos in Florida and allow existing North Florida cardrooms to offer casino games. The two proposals, submitted to the Florida…

Land-based ・ 17 July 2021

Florida Politics

Las Vegas Sands pumps $17M into committee ‘contemplating options’ on gaming

Las Vegas Sands has wanted a resort-casino in South Florida for years. A newly formed political committee received $17 million last month from one of the largest casino companies in the world, but it's not yet clear what the group aims to accomplish. Florida Voters in Charge filed initial paperwork with the Florida Division of Elections two months…

Politics ・ 13 July 2021

Jersey Shore Online

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Celebrates Third Anniversary

ATLANTIC CITY - The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City celebrated their third anniversary throughout the weekend that kicked off with a fireworks display in partnership with North Beach, followed by a Rock N Roll themed parade down the boardwalk, a pop up flash mob in the atrium, the first full capacity concert and aggressive gaming…

Land-based ・ 28 June 2021

The Buffalo News

Billboard near Buffalo casino is a sign of times for Seneca Nation

A new addition to the Buffalo skyline, visible to southbound drivers on the Interstate-190, went live last week with little fanfare. It is a digital billboard, a structure that typically wouldn't merit much notice, but its location is noteworthy: The new facility at 180 Perry St., which will celebrate its grand opening Friday morning, is located…

Sports ・ 15 June 2021

Florida Trend

Celebrate Father's Day at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. - Celebrate Father's Day at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, Sunday, June 20. Dad can enjoy exceptional options fit for a king offered at five dining venues at the property. Cipresso From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., the featured Father's Day special will be grilled Tomahawk veal chop that includes Morel mushroom risotto, Cipollini onion…

Land-based ・ 10 June 2021

GazetteXtra

The city that’s home to Trump’s South Florida resort just voted to ban casinos

MIAMI - Count Doral among the latest Miami-Dade cities to erect defenses against casino politics as the prospect of gambling - and a Trump-branded casino - creeps closer. The Doral city council on Wednesday voted 4-0 to ban gambling and casinos from the city unless approved by residents in a referendum, weeks after Gov. Ron DeSantis negotiated a…

Law ・ 10 June 2021

Wink News

Florida reaches new gambling agreement with Seminole Tribe

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reached an agreement with the Seminole Tribe on Friday that would greatly expand gambling in the state, including the introduction of legalized sports wagering. Sports betting, craps and roulette haven't been a part of Florida casinos until now. This means online and in-person sports betting. Governor DeSantis met with the…

Sports ・ 07 May 2021

South Florida Caribbean News

The Benefits of Online Gambling

Online gambling has been a successful industry since the early 90s and is set to continue its winning streak. According to Grandview Research, the global online gambling market was worth $53.7 billion in 2019 and is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11.5% until 2027. Although South Florida has a rich casino heritage, it's easy to see…

Mobile ・ 28 January 2021

The Herald Review

The Latest: Tens of thousands on Vegas strip despite warning

LAS VEGAS - Tens of thousands of people were walking on the casino-lined Las Vegas Strip on New Year's Eve by early evening despite a plea from Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak that people reconsider their plans to go out and celebrate. While shopping, gambling, drinking yard-long frozen cocktails and gawking at the sights, most everyone out in Sin City…

New Year ・ 19 January 2021