Legal
February 26, 2021
Three Bills to Lead Florida’s Sports Betting Legalization Push
A bipartisan set of bills by Rep. Chip LaMarca and Rep. Anika Omphroy is heading for the House during this year’s legislative session in the hopes of establishing a regulated sports betting industry in the state. Bipartisan Set of Bills Heading for Legislative Session Florida is at it again, as the Sunny State heads for […]
Business
February 16, 2021
EveryMatrix’s Miami Commercial Hub Aims at the US and LATAM
Gaming technology provider EveryMatrix announced today it opened a new commercial hub in Miami, Florida, to facilitate its expansion into the US and Latin American markets. “Entering the US market is one of our major objectives this year and having feet on the ground there is essential.” Ebbe Groes, Group CEO, EveryMatrix Expansion Continues The […]
Legal
January 30, 2021
Sports Betting Legalization in Florida to Bring Benefits
Although sports betting is yet to be legalized, there are variety of ways to place a bet illegally in Florida, revealed Senator Jeff Brandes while speaking for Spectrum Bay News 9. According to him, since there are no people prosecuted for betting, the activity should be legalized. Will Florida Join the U.S. States That Have […]
Sports
January 6, 2021
Dog Racing Days Are Officially over in Florida
On Thursday night, Bug Brush was the last dog to cross the finish line first at the greyhound contests in Florida. The race was held at Palm Beach Kennel Club in West Palm where at midnight on Christmas Eve the greyhound champion formally brought closure to the sport in Florida for good. Florida’s Last Greyhound […]
Sports
December 30, 2020
Legalizing Sports Betting in Florida is Back on the Table for 2021
Sports betting legalization could be on the horizon for Florida in 2021. On Monday, Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Peterburg filed three bills for legalizing sports wagering in the state. Proposal for Legalizing Sports Betting in Florida Awaits Legislative Session in March 2021 The Brandes’ bills have been filed for the next legislative session in 2021, […]
Sports
December 12, 2020
Gambling Facility Relocation in Florida Leads to Legal Dispute
Although the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering in Florida has given green light for Bayard Raceways relocation to a new facility in St. Augustine, the decision is challenged by Daytona Beach Kennel Club. Daytona filed a petition requesting an administrative hearing regarding the relocation. Daytona Beach Kennel Club Files a Petition in Relocation Matter Bayard Raceways’ […]
Casino
September 10, 2020
Developers Propose Pompano Casino to Include Industrial Space
Caesars Entertainment and Cordish Companies currently remodeling the Isle Casino Racing property in Pompano Beach, Florida shared a plan to establish 1.5 million square feet of industrial space. The Proposed Change Reduces the Size of the Space Initially Planned for Offices There are two companies currently remodeling the Isle Casino Racing property in Pompano Beach, […]
Casino
July 4, 2020
Miami-Dade COVID-19 Cases Spike, Mayor Orders Casinos and Strip Clubs to Close, 10 PM Curfew Introduced
Curfew and closure of entertainment venues was introduced to Miami-Dade county following record numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks. Effective from July 3, Miami-Dade Enforces 10 PM Curfew and Shuts down Entertainment Venues Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez announced on Thursday that some entertainment places will close starting from yesterday, July 3. […]
Casino
June 11, 2020
Hard Rock Casinos in Florida Reopen on Friday, June 12
Hard Rock venues in Florida reopen tomorrow. The venues will follow strict social distancing protocols and enhanced sanitation procedures. Hard Rock Properties in Florida Reopen Tomorrow Florida’s casinos reopen as of tomorrow, June 12. The casinos in the state were closed back in mid-March. The prime reason for the closure was the growing COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Sports
June 10, 2020
NBA Ready to Send Replacements If Players Test Positive For COVID-19
NBA games will resume on July 31. The league has voted an option to allow teams to sign replacement players if an injury is sustained or player tests positive for COVID-19. NBA Resumes Matches on July 31 The NBA was allowed to resume matches on July 31 at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This happened […]