Seminoles Hold Topping Out Ceremony As New Casino Nears Completion The Seminole Tribe held a ceremony to honor the completion of the steel structure used for its new casino near Lake Okeechobee. Posted on: June 28, 2024 | Phil West Read More
Seminole Tribe Rumored To Be Possible Buyers Of PENN Entertainment In the wake of investors' call for a sale of PENN, the Seminole Tribe is considered to be one of two serious buyers. Posted on: June 12, 2024 | Steve Schult Read More
Hard Rock Tampa Marks 20th Anniversary With Surprise Donations As part of its 20-year anniversary celebration, Hard Rock Tampa Casino donated $20,000 to 20 charities in the Tampa Bay area this week. Posted on: May 17, 2024 | Dan Holmes Read More
Will Florida’s Next Governor Online Casinos? With two years to go before Florida chooses its next governor, PlayFL explores likely candidates and their likely stance on online casinos. Posted on: May 10, 2024 | Adam Hensley Read More
Seminoles Can Keep Gambling Specifics Secret Under Florida Compact The Seminoles are not required to publicize specific revenue figures from sports betting or casino gambling under its compact with Florida. Posted on: April 29, 2024 | Adam Hensley Read More
Hard Rock Teams Up With Royal Caribbean For Rewards Programs Hard Rock International has teamed up with Royal Caribbean in Florida to combine their rewards and loyalty programs. Posted on: April 26, 2024 | Dan Holmes Read More
FL Environmental Projects Will Receive $750M From Gambling Tax Revenue Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law that directs $750 million in new gambling tax revenue to environmental projects around the state. Posted on: April 12, 2024 | Adam Hensley Read More
Man Arrested For Fraudulent Signatures In Casino Ballot Initiative Authorities arrested a Florida man and searching for two more after signatures of dead people were used in the 2022 casino ballot initiative. Posted on: March 27, 2024 | Adam Hensley Read More
Major Hedge Fund Manager Argues Against Casino Expansion In Florida The founder of the major hedge fund Citadel argues in a Miami Herald op-ed that Florida doesn't need any more casinos. Posted on: February 2, 2024 | Dan Holmes Read More
Fontainebleau Owner Restarts Legislative Push For Miami Beach Casino Fontainebleau owner Jeffrey Soffer donated millions to Florida politicians, renewing his lobbying efforts for a casino at his resort. Posted on: January 22, 2024 | Dan Holmes Read More