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Jacob OglesSeptember 9, 2018

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis picked a high-stakes fight with a high-ranking member of House leadership—on whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat the New Orleans Saints this Sunday. The Tarpon Springs Republican on Friday afternoon challenged Majority Whip Steve Scalise to a duel, a prelude to the NFL season opening game between his home team and […]

Staff ReportsMay 11, 2017

The Florida Lottery sold more than $528 million in tickets during April, contributing to its strongest quarterly returns on record, officials announced Thursday. That was $100 million more than the April returns five years ago, and meant more than $130 million to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund. “I am extremely proud of our Florida […]

Guest AuthorNovember 12, 2015

During the upcoming Legislative Session there will be bills dealing with the Florida Lottery that can take the lottery in very different directions. One would bring sanity to an out-of-control form of gambling, while the other would allow people to finance their gambling addiction on credit – a dangerous direction for our state. Today’s lottery […]

Guest AuthorNovember 11, 2015

During the upcoming Legislative Session there will be bills dealing with the Florida Lottery that can take the lottery in very different directions. One would bring sanity to an out-of-control form of gambling, while the other would allow people to finance their gambling addiction on credit – a dangerous direction for our state. Today’s lottery […]

Phil AmmannMarch 4, 2015

Florida lawmakers are taking up the possibility of gambling reform once again in the newly launched 2015 Legislative Session. In honor of that 60-day road ahead, editorial cartoonist Bill Day offers his take on one of the most contentious issues in state politics. “While I’m not against gambling, in general,” Day says, “the great danger is […]

Phil AmmannMarch 4, 2015

Florida lawmakers are taking up the possibility of gambling reform once again in the newly launched 2015 Legislative Session. In honor of that 60-day road ahead, editorial cartoonist Bill Day offers his take on one of the most contentious issues in state politics. “While I’m not against gambling, in general,” Day says, “the great danger is […]

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Gus Bilirakis puts honor, safety and Cuban sandwich on line for Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Florida Lottery made $528 million in April, for strongest quarter to date

Paul Seago: Florida Lottery should be constrained, not expanded

Paul Seago: Florida Lottery should be constrained, not expanded

Bill Day’s latest: A take on gambling addiction

Bill Day's latest: A take on gambling addiction