Legal
May 18, 2021
A Thinner Version of Florida’s Expanding Gambling Legislation Advances
Florida lawmakers are now in a special session to discuss gambling expansion in the state and it’s apparent that there is still a lot of work to be done. The state House and Senate are exploring a gaming compact signed between Governor Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, but are not opposed to […]
Sports
May 14, 2021
Horse Racing in Florida Could Be on Its Last Legs
As much as some Florida lawmakers, and many residents, would like to see legalized sports gambling come to the Sunshine State, the path toward acceptance is full of potholes and pitfalls. Some states have been able to quickly introduce legal sports gambling frameworks; others have taken more time than they probably needed. Florida now sits […]
Legal
April 30, 2021
Florida’s DeSantis-Seminole Compact to Face Legal Scrutiny
Florida’s sports gambling compact that will offer an unprecedented expansion of the state’s gambling industry may come under legal challenges from opponents. Bringing Online Sports Gambling in Florida The recently negotiated compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis offers a path to sports betting legalization for the Sunshine State. Pending approval in May, the compact […]
Legal
April 23, 2021
Florida Able to Recover from Almost-certain Defeat of Sports Gambling
It seemed like Florida was about to miss an opportunity to reap the benefits of sports gambling this year, but it has apparently found success at the last minute. Governor Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida have reached an agreement for a new tribal gaming compact that will see the Sunshine State launch […]
Legal
April 15, 2021
Attempts to Expand Florida’s Gambling Market May Have Failed
The clock is winding down on the current Florida legislative session and it’s beginning to look like the Sunshine State’s sports gambling future isn’t too bright. Governor Ron DeSantis has been trying to work with the Seminole Tribe of Florida for the past several weeks in order to come up with a mutually beneficial sports […]
Legal
March 22, 2021
Possible Gambling Deal Once Again Buzzed About in Florida
A possible gambling deal in Florida is on the rise, as Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe negotiate, three weeks into the 2021 Legislative Session. Gov. DeSantis Wants to Negotiate Deal with Seminole Tribe Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe could negotiate a gambling deal three weeks into the 2021 Legislative Session in Florida. DeSantis said […]
Business
December 15, 2020
HRI and SGA Set New Digital Space Gaming Joint Venture
More and more land-based casino operators look towards the digital space to differentiate their market exposure amid the ongoing health crisis, with the latest being Hard Rock International (HRI). The Seminole Tribe-owned gaming and hospitality brand announced Tuesday Hard Rock Digital would be established as part of the operator’s commitment to expand its portfolio in […]
Legal
May 9, 2020
The Seminole Tribe Holds the Key to Florida Sports Betting Legalization
Florida is one of the states that is yet to legalize sports betting, having made several unsuccessful legislative attempts so far. Witnessing how other states have cashed in on sports books may turn out to be the lure the state cannot refuse, especially during these times when its tax receipt from gambling is expected to […]