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Jim RosicaNovember 18, 2015

An anti-gambling expansion organization is asking Gov. Rick Scott to jettison “gambling expansion scenarios as a part of the compact renewal” with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, according to a letter released Wednesday. John Sowinski, president of Orlando-based No Casinos, wrote to Scott on Tuesday, sending copies to legislative leaders. The state is deadlocked with the tribe over renewing a […]

Drew WilsonNovember 12, 2015

Anti-gambling group No Casinos Inc. launched a new political committee late last month and jump-started its fundraising with a $195,000 check. Voters in Charge paperwork reached state elections officials Oct. 21 and the contribution followed two days later. The committee is chaired by No Casinos President John Sowinski and Abby Dupree is listed as the […]

Jim RosicaOctober 22, 2015

It’s been a busy year for Sara Johnson. Since joining the anti-gambling expansion No Casinos team in early January, Johnson has spoken to more than 35 civic groups, radio shows and political clubs, along with a bevy of community leaders. The 21-year-old got an early introduction to hectic paces. At 14, she attended her first TeenPact Leadership class and learned […]

Phil AmmannJune 26, 2015

As the combative issue of Florida gambling once again heats up, No Casinos calls the renewed debate a simple matter of “bad faith,” which they warn shouldn’t be rewarded. This week, the Seminole Tribe of Florida sent a five-page letter to Gov. Rick Scott and other legislative leaders vowing to continue providing banked card games, […]

Ryan RayMarch 17, 2015

Reports of the death of Dana Young‘s new gaming legislation are greatly exaggerated, according to the House Majority Leader. Despite speculation that the Tampa Republican may alter or even withdraw her ambitious plan from consideration, Young tells Florida Politics that her proposal will be workshopped at a Capitol meeting on March 26. Young’s plan — consisting […]

Ryan RayMarch 17, 2015

Reports of the death of Dana Young‘s new gaming legislation are greatly exaggerated, according to the House Majority Leader. Despite speculation that the Tampa Republican may alter or even withdraw her ambitious plan from consideration, Young tells Florida Politics that her proposal will be workshopped at a Capitol meeting on March 26. Young’s plan — consisting […]

Guest AuthorMarch 6, 2015

For decades casino lobbyists have tried to turn Florida into Las Vegas. But they have been turned back time and again by voters, legislators, governors and business groups that understand the toxic nature of gambling economics. But gambling lobbyists are back again, this time pushing for the biggest expansion of gambling in Florida’s history. There […]

Guest AuthorMarch 5, 2015

For decades casino lobbyists have tried to turn Florida into Las Vegas. However, they have been turned back time and again by voters, legislators, governors and business groups who understand the toxic nature of gambling economics. Gambling lobbyists are back again, though, this time pushing for the biggest expansion of gambling in Florida’s history. There […]

Guest AuthorMarch 5, 2015

For decades casino lobbyists have tried to turn Florida into Las Vegas. However, they have been turned back time and again by voters, legislators, governors and business groups who understand the toxic nature of gambling economics. Gambling lobbyists are back again, though, this time pushing for the biggest expansion of gambling in Florida’s history. There […]

Ryan RayMarch 2, 2015

Just minutes after House Majority Leader Dana Young released her much-awaited casino gambling legislation on Monday, Orlando-based group No Casinos Inc. released a set of statements blasting the proposal. “This bill would cause the biggest expansion of gambling in Florida history,” said No Casinos President John Sowinski. “It invites wall-to-wall casino gambling in Florida, and the social costs and […]

No Casinos tells Rick Scott to leave expansion out of gambling talks

No Casinos jump-starts anti-gambling campaign with $195K check

Meet Sara Johnson, one of the “30 Under 30” rising stars of Florida politics

No Casinos: Don’t reward Seminole Tribe threats on Compact renewal

Dana Young’s gaming legislation to be workshopped March 26

Dana Young's gaming legislation to be workshopped March 26

John Sowinski: Dana Young's gambling bill encourages parasite casinos

John Sowinski: Florida has “a lot to lose” with gambling expansion

John Sowinski: Florida has "a lot to lose" with gambling expansion

No Casinos comes out tearing into Dana Young’s gambling bill