Florida sports betting fight could go to US Supreme Court
Arguing that the outcome of the case could represent a โblueprint for expanding gaming outside of Indian lands,โ owners of two Florida pari-mutuels plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on whether a multibillion-dollar deal giving the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout the state violates federal law.
Court sides with government, but Florida sports betting question not settled
A federal appeals court says the law does not prohibit Floridaโs compact with the Seminole Tribe to allow online sports betting. However, the ruling may not be the final decision on the future of online sports betting in the state.
Attorney explains why legalized sports betting in Florida is still in limbo
As the NFL season gets underway, fans in 30 states can place legal wagers on their favorite matchups. Thatโs not the case in Florida, though, as the deal between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe remains tied up in federal court.
5 funny and unusual prop bets for Super Bowl LVI
As is always the case, those who like to make wagers for the Super Bowl can bet on more conventional happenings in the game, such as whoโll cover the spread, whoโll win the coin toss, whoโll score the first touchdown, how many touchdown passes each quarterback will have; the list goes on and on.
Federal officials defend Floridaโs Seminole Tribe online sports betting deal
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.
Florida sports betting compact comes under court scrutiny
A Washington, D.C.-based judge gave the U.S. Department of Justice until Tuesday to explain whether a sports-betting provision in the deal between the Seminoles and Florida is in keeping with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, which lays out the framework for tribal gambling.
Seminoles Try to Block Rival Gambling Proposals
After nailing down a deal that gave it control over sports betting in the state, the Seminole Tribe is trying to clinch its status as Floridaโs โ800-poundโ gambling gorilla by squashing two proposed constitutional amendments backed by potential competitors.
Trump Casino Miami? Florida gambling bill raises possibility
Trump doesnโt own any of those, but could buy one and move the license to his Trump National Doral property. Even though Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are close allies, any bill would face opposition from other tourism and gambling interests. Armando Codina said gambling revenue would be siphoned to Tallahassee, while leaving Doral, Miami Beach and Miami to deal with the increased crime and social problems casinos would bring. โWhen it comes to my opposition to casino gambling, there are no parties,โ Codina said.
Thereโs an entire month dedicated to gambling awareness -- hereโs what itโs all about
Problem Gambling Awareness Month is held each March to raise awareness of the prevention, treatment and recovery services available for those who are adversely affected by gambling. โThe purpose of the month is to help people have the conversation about problem gaming,โ said Florida Lottery Secretary John F. Davis. Florida Lottery wants to ensure its players know the benefits of playing responsibly, and help them to do so. The Florida Lottery stands by its commitment to building responsible gaming best practices into all aspects of its operations. If you believe you have a problem, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at 800-662-4357.
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Youโre in luck, because the Florida Lottery has introduced a new version of the stateโs flagship draw game, Florida Lotto. Players will have bigger prizes and better overall odds of winning this new version of Florida Lotto. (Provided by the Florida Lotto)So, what else can you expect to see with the new version of Florida Lotto? A Florida Lotto ticket has also increased from $1 to $2. So, are you trying to be one of the 1,000 millionaires created thanks to Florida Lottery?