Peter SchorschDecember 29, 2023
Analysis: New bill from Blaise Ingoglia would actually better control gaming in Florida. Here’s how.
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What exactly is in this bold new bill?
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Peter SchorschDecember 29, 2023
Scott PowersApril 4, 2022
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The committee withdrew its last-ditch lawsuit on Friday.
Associated PressFebruary 17, 2021
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Atlantic City landmark to become cloud of dust.
Wire ServicesJuly 28, 2020
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It's another lawsuit arguing insurers wrongly denied business interruption coverage.
Scott PowersAugust 23, 2019
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Their letter urged a casino company exec to allow labor union activity
Jim RosicaOctober 25, 2018
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It’s big news in Florida’s gambling world: The pari-mutuel formerly known as Calder Race Course has gotten the OK from state gambling regulators to get out of the horse racing business. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering granted its petition for a declaratory statement on Thursday, records show. “Calder may operate […]
Jim RosicaMay 15, 2018
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In another gambling case that could reach the state Supreme Court, a Jacksonville casino is appealing the state’s ending of its quest for a slot machine license. Jacksonville Kennel Club, which does business as bestbet, filed a notice of appeal to the 1st District Court of Appeal on Tuesday after the Department of Business and […]
Jim RosicaDecember 11, 2017
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Gambling regulators plan to “update and clarify existing language” in the state’s rules on card games, according to an administrative notice posted Monday. A “notice of development of rulemaking” was published in the Florida Administrative Register. An all-day workshop will be held Jan. 4, at the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering’s North Broward Regional Service Center […]
Jim RosicaMarch 30, 2017
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As expected, the Senate on Thursday passed its gambling overhaul for this year, including a renewal of exclusive rights to blackjack games for the Seminole Tribe. Sen. Bill Galvano, the chamber’s shepherd of this year’s legislation, told fellow lawmakers he couldn’t promise that “we’ll reach a state of resolution” this session. That said, he expects the […]
Jim RosicaJune 30, 2016
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The Alabama-based Poarch Band of Creek Indians is expanding its casino business into Louisiana and Nevada. What’s not clear is what that means for their stalled efforts to open a casino in Florida. The band’s PCI Gaming Authority has struck a deal to buy Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana, near Shreveport. That deal is […]