Florida Betting News

A recent report shows that there has been a surge in calls to problem-gambling hotlines ever since Florida sports betting was legalized.

Alarming Florida Sports Betting Trend Has Just Been Revealed

Wednesday 25 February 01:43 EST

A recent report from the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling shows that The Sunshine State’s problem-gambling helpline has experienced a major uptick in calls since 2023. This timeline just so […]
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Florida sports betting regulators are apparently having a tough time slowing the growth of The Sunshine State's illegal gambling market.

Florida Sports Betting Regulators are Grappling with a Difficult Reality

Monday 19 January - 03:09 EST

Florida sports betting has incurred a variety of twists and turns since being legalized back in 2021...
Terry Rozier’s alleged involvement in an illegal sports betting ring has rocked the NBA, Miami Heat team and state of Florida at large.

Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier Has Entered A Plea in Illegal Sports Betting Case

Wednesday 17 December - 01:47 EST

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has officially entered a plea of not guilty after being charged with a...
A new piece of Florida legislation clarifies The Sunshine State's position on daily fantasy sports sites. And it might surprise you.

Florida Just Clarified Position on Daily Fantasy Sports

Tuesday 09 December - 02:01 EST

Florida has just taken an official stance on daily fantasy sports. And it might be one that surprise...
A new Florida sports betting bill seeks to crack down on illegal and alternative forms of Florida sports betting.

New Florida Sports Betting Bill Seeks to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling

Monday 24 November - 01:41 EST

A new piece of Florida sports betting legislation seeks to make it illegal to not only offer gamblin...
The latest Florida sports betting lawsuit was recently thrown out by a Leon County circuit judge. It’s another huge win for the Seminole Tribe.

The Latest Florida Sports Betting Lawsuit Just Received An Official Ruling

Wednesday 12 November - 03:34 EST

The Seminole Tribe just grabbed another major Florida sports betting victory. A Leon County circuit ...
According to a recent report, the legalization of Florida sports betting has led to a downturn in the state’s illicit gambling market.

Legal Florida Sports Betting Just Scored A Major Victory

Thursday 16 October - 02:43 EDT

The legalization of Florida sports betting has noticeably hollowed out The Sunshine State’s illici...
A Florida sports betting expert believes the rise of prediction markets may change the gambling industry forever.

Florida Sports Betting Future Just Got Rocked By An Expert Revelation

Wednesday 01 October - 03:52 EDT

A Florida sports betting expert has an important message for us all: The rise of prediction markets ...
Initial projections had the Seminole Tribe's Florida sports betting compact generating $6 billion in state revenue. Those numbers keep rising.

Florida Sports Betting Expectations Continue to Soar

Tuesday 09 September - 04:21 EDT

Unlike other states, the Florida sports betting market does not release regular revenue reports. The...
Hard Rock Bet just strengthened its presence in the Florida sports betting market by striking a partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Hard Rock Bet Just Seized Even More Control of Florida Sports Betting

Tuesday 02 September - 05:19 EDT

Hard Rock Bet is further expanding its influence over Florida sports betting. On the one hand, you m...
The push from The Sunshine State to dismiss the latest Florida sports betting lawsuit just got even stronger thanks to one argument.

Plaintiffs in Florida Sports Betting Lawsuit were Just Dealt a Significant Blow

Wednesday 13 August - 02:57 EDT

The plaintiffs behind the latest Florida sports betting lawsuit officially have their work cut out f...
The Sunshine State is seeking a dismissal of the latest Florida sports betting lawsuit, but will their attempt be successful?

The Latest Florida Sports Betting Lawsuit Just Took A Major Turn

Monday 04 August - 03:12 EDT

The newest Florida sports betting lawsuit could be headed for a major twist—in the form of an earl...
A gambling expert at USF is expressing concern over the impact that Florida sports betting might be having on college-age customers.

USF Gambling Expert Expresses Concern Over Impact Florida Sports Betting has on College Students

Monday 14 July - 04:39 EDT

By every available financial and accessibility metric, the business of Florida sports betting contin...
While exact Florida sports betting figures are tough to come by, a recent study says the state's handle could reach $18 billion in 2025.

The Latest Florida Sports Betting Projections are Pretty Shocking

Monday 07 July - 04:51 EDT

For the most part, the amount of money generated by Florida sports betting remains a public mystery....
Though exact revenue figures are not yet known, it appears Florida sports betting is significantly generating more money than expected.

Florida Sports Betting Revenue Appears to be Exceeding Expectations

Monday 09 June - 01:41 EDT

Despite all the litigation drama over Florida sports betting in recent years, the industry appears t...
The plaintiffs behind a new Florida sports betting lawsuit argue the Seminole Tribe’s gaming compact has caused them financial harm.

Plaintiffs in Latest Florida Sports Betting Lawsuit Cite Financial Harm as a Driving Argument

Tuesday 03 June - 03:26 EDT

More details from the latest Florida sports betting lawsuit are starting to trickle out. And as the ...
With another lawsuit challenging the Seminole Tribe’s exclusivity, many are wondering if Florida online sports betting will soon expand.

Could the Florida Online Sports Betting Market Soon Undergo Expansion?

Tuesday 13 May - 07:26 EDT

With Florida online sports betting facing legal scrutiny yet another lawsuit, two familiar questions...
A new Florida sports betting lawsuit alleges the Seminole Tribe never should have been allowed to launch operations without voter approval.

Florida Sports Betting is Facing More Legal Scrutiny

Tuesday 06 May - 08:39 EDT

A recently filed lawsuit alleges the circumstances under which Florida sports betting was actually i...
A bill that seeks to crack down harder on issues of illegal Florida sports betting has officially reached the state Senate's floor.

Illegal Florida Sports Betting Bill Officially Moves to Senate

Wednesday 16 April - 05:23 EDT

A bill that aims to crack down on the illegal Florida sports betting market has officially reached t...
The value of Hard Rock Digital is reportedly on a significant tear. And it's role in the Florida sports betting market is driving the uptick.

Florida Sports Betting Has Exponentially Increased the Value of Hard Rock Digital

Tuesday 08 April - 05:54 EDT

Plenty of stakeholders are significantly benefiting from Florida sports betting legalization. And yo...
For the first time in a while, the Florida Gators enter as the March Madness betting favorite to win the men's national championship.

Florida Gators are No Longer the 2025 March Madness Betting Favorite

Wednesday 19 March - 06:07 EDT

For the first time in a while, the Florida Gators officially opened as the March Madness betting fav...
A new Florida sports betting bill seeks to make the act of gambling on games using inside information classified as a felony charge.

New Florida Sports Betting Bill Increasing Penalties for Gambling with Inside Info

Wednesday 05 March - 02:49 EST

A new Florida sports betting bill seeks to make gambling on games using inside information a felony....
With a sports betting compact now hashed out, the Seminole Tribe is reportedly looking to expand their Florida online gambling operations.

Seminole Tribe May Soon Push for Florida Online Gambling Expansion

Wednesday 19 February - 04:33 EST

With their legal sports betting compact no longer under litigation, the Seminole Tribe may soon shif...
With Super Bowl LIX around the corner, experts are starting to worry about the impact Florida sports betting has on many customers.

Experts Concerned with Impact Florida Sports Betting has on Problem Gambling

Wednesday 05 February - 04:41 EST

Every year, the stretch run leading into the NFL’s Super Bowl serves as a time of reflection and a...
Since relaunching roughly one year ago, the Hard Rock Florida sports betting app has apparently amassed millions of users on the platform.

Hard Rock Florida Sports Betting App Already Has ‘Several Million’ Users

Wednesday 15 January - 05:24 EST

Measuring the success of Florida sports betting can be a difficult task. Since The Sunshine State o...
Certain officials in The Sunshine State are hopeful Florida sports betting revenue may increase salary for high school football coaches.

Could Florida Sports Betting Revenue Go Towards Increasing Pay of High School Football Coaches?

Tuesday 07 January - 03:27 EST

Could a portion of Florida sports betting revenue be allocated toward raising the salaries for high ...
Now that the legal battle over Florida sports betting has concluded, the focus shifts to market expansion. And it may happen in 2025.

Could We See Florida Sports Betting Expansion as Early as 2025?

Tuesday 10 December - 05:17 EST

Now that the legal battle over Florida sports betting is officially in the rear view, the vast major...
The days of wondering whether Florida sports betting will stick are over. Now, the issue becomes whether the market will ever expand.

Gaming Analysts Say Florida Sports Betting Expansion Could Help Seminole Tribe

Tuesday 03 December - 05:38 EST

Now that everyone can be sure Florida sports betting isn’t going anywhere, attention has started s...
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Florida Sports Betting Action Reportedly Exceeding Expectations At One Anniversary

Wednesday 20 November - 06:05 EST

Details on the Florida sports betting have proven scarce since its launch. And, well, it isn’t har...
After years of litigation over Florida sports betting, the Seminole Tribe has entered a collaborative agreement with West Flagler Associates.

The Florida Sports Betting Legal Battle May be Over Once and For All

Wednesday 06 November - 06:26 EST

After multiple years of litigation, the Florida sports betting legal battle is coming to an official...
Hard Rock Chairman Jim Allen recently said he sees value in operators like FanDuel and DraftKings joining the Florida sports betting market.

Hard Rock Chairman Sees 'Potential Value' in Adding DraftKings, FanDuel to Florida Sports Betting

Thursday 17 October - 10:19 EDT

Could the Florida sports betting market be headed for expansion? Hard Rock Chairman Jim Allen appare...
In what may become a trend for Florida sports, the Jacksonville Jaguars have officially signed a sponsorship agreement with Hard Rock Bet.

Hard Rock Bet is Now The Official Florida Sports Betting Partner for Jacksonville Jaguars

Tuesday 08 October - 07:55 EDT

In what may become a trend for Florida sports teams moving forward, the Jacksonville Jaguars have re...
The 2024 NFL season is already underway, and after just one week, Florida sports betting markets are already forecasting major increases.

Florida Sports Betting Sees Increase During Week 1 of 2024 NFL Season

Monday 09 September - 20:43 EDT

The 2024 NFL season is only one week old, and already the Florida sports betting market has experien...
Now that Florida online sports betting has basically been approved, it could have ripple effects across a bunch of other markets.

Is Florida Online Sports Betting About to Start a Trend Across the USA?

Tuesday 03 September - 06:49 EDT

The future of sports betting in Florida has remained in litigation for years. This case traveled thr...
Will the Florida sports betting market ever expand beyond the Seminole tribe's monopoly? Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen thinks so.

Will The Florida Sports Betting Market Ever Expand?

Wednesday 21 August - 07:03 EDT

Now that the United State Supreme Court has ensured Florida sports betting will continue as currentl...
After a two-year investigation by the Florida Gaming Commission and state police, the Sunshine State has closed 11 illegal casinos.

Florida Gaming Commission Investigation Results in Closure of 11 Illegal Casinos

Thursday 15 August - 07:29 EDT

In cooperation with the Volusia Sheriff Office, the Florida Gaming Commission helped shut down 11 il...
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Gaming Attorney Offers Florida Sports Betting Tips for 2024 Olympics in Paris

Tuesday 16 July - 01:23 EDT

For the first time, Florida sports betting will be live during the Olympics. And naturally, there's ...
The United States Supreme Court refused to take on the Florida sports betting case. Here’s what that means for the industry at large.

Florida Sports Betting Ruling from United States Supreme Court May Have Ripple Effects Across USA

Tuesday 09 July - 05:32 EDT

The United States Supreme Court recently breathed new validation into the Seminole Tribe’s Florida...
After years of litigation, the Florida sports betting saga seems as if it is finally approaching something that resembles a conclusion. Image Title: Will SCOTUS Take Florida Sports Betting Case?

The Florida Sports Betting Saga May Soon be Coming to an End

Thursday 04 July - 08:22 EDT

Could the years-long battle over the legality of Florida sports betting finally be approaching an en...
The Supreme Court of the United States has officially decided not to hear the Florida sports betting case. Here's what it means.

United State Supreme Court Officially Refuses to Hear Florida Sports Betting Case

Wednesday 26 June - 07:00 EDT

The status of Florida sports betting is officially not going to change. For now, anyway.After a lega...
Since the relaunch of Florida sports betting in late 2023, calls to gambling help hotlines have reportedly increased at an exponential rate.

Calls to Gambling Help Hotline Have Reportedly More Than Doubled Since Florida Sports Betting Relaunch

Sunday 12 May - 10:41 EDT

Since the return of Florida sports betting at the end of 2023, there has reportedly been a substanti...
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Hard Rock CEO Says Florida Sports Betting Business is Doing 'Good'

Tuesday 07 May - 06:22 EDT

Even after Florida sports betting relaunched in December 2023, the speculation over the future of ga...
Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen recently offered a couple of important thoughts on the status and future of Florida sports betting.

Hard Rock CEO Offers Pointed Thoughts on the State of Florida Sports Betting

Sunday 28 April - 19:31 EDT

Is Florida sports betting on the verge of being overturned, again, if and when its current case gets...
West Flagler Associates has officially filed a Florida sports betting brief with the Supreme Court of the United States. What happens next?

West Flagler Associates Files Florida Sports Betting Brief to Supreme Court of the United States

Monday 08 April - 06:27 EDT

The fate of Florida sports betting is now officially in the hands of the Supreme Court of the United...
The battle over the future of Florida online sports betting is, quite literally, a multi-billion dollar issue.

How Much is Florida Online Sports Betting Worth to The Sunshine State?

Sunday 17 March - 17:05 EDT

As the litigation over the future of Florida online sports betting continues to drag on, it can be e...
The battle over the future of Florida sports betting continues to rage on. And as of now, there doesn't appear to be an end in sight.

The Litigation Over the Future of Florida Sports Betting Isn't Ending Anytime Soon

Wednesday 06 March - 06:02 EST

Are you ready for the litigation over the future of Florida sports betting to finally end? Hopefully...
Amid extra scrutiny, a wave of Daily Fantasy Sports sites appear set to leave the Florida sports betting market at the start of March.

Daily Fantasy Sports Sites are Preparing to Exit Florida Sports Betting Market

Tuesday 27 February - 03:34 EST

The Florida sports betting market is cracking down on daily fantasy sports sites.According to a rece...
As Florida sports betting continues to remain in legal limbo, an important deadline that could impact its future is quickly approaching.

Important Deadline Approaching in Florida Sports Betting Legal Battle

Tuesday 06 February - 05:36 EST

The battle over the future of Florida sports betting is nearing an important deadline. Again.Back wh...
As the future of Florida sports betting is still playing out in the courts, a bill to expand the state's gambling offerings is on the table.

Could Florida Sports Betting Expand to Other Casinos in 2024?

Wednesday 24 January - 06:11 EST

The battle over the future of Florida sports betting is not yet settled, and it’s not quite clear ...
Amid concerns about the use of Daily Fantasy in The Sunshine State, another Florida sports betting bill has been proposed to address it.

Florida Sports Betting Laws Could Incorporate Daily Fantasy Bill

Wednesday 10 January - 08:21 EST

A new Daily Fantasy bill has officially been added to the Florida sports betting agenda.This news co...
As the future of Florida sports betting continues to billow in the wind, questions about Daily Fantasy Sports gambling are growing in number.

Yet Another Florida Sports Betting Controversy is Brewing

Friday 05 January - 06:28 EST

As the battle over the Seminole Tribe’s exclusive rights to Florida sports betting rages on, anoth...
Though Florida sports betting is up and running across the state once again, it's clear the legal battle is far from over as we begin 2024.

Florida Sports Betting Battle Nearing Another Critical Decision

Thursday 04 January - 06:55 EST

The start of 2024 could bring big news for the future of Florida sports betting. Whether that huge d...
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe have officially requested that the Florida sports betting case be dismissed once and for all.

Governor DeSantis and Seminole Tribe Ask for Dismissal of Florida Sports Betting Case

Saturday 16 December - 23:10 EST

When will the legal battle over Florida sports betting finally end? If the Seminole Tribe and Govern...
The Seminole Tribe will resume payments according to the schedule from their 2021 Florida sports betting compact. And they'll be pretty big.

The Seminole Tribe Has Resumed Payments on Their Florida Sports Betting Compact

Sunday 10 December - 00:43 EST

Now that Florida sports betting has returned, the state will resume collecting payments from The Sem...
Florida sports betting will roll out across the state as various Seminole Tribe casino locations before the end of 2023.

Florida Sports Betting will be Rolled Out Statewide This December

Sunday 03 December - 14:41 EST

The battle over the future of Florida sports betting may not yet be over, but the Seminole Tribe is ...
Florida sports betting is live, and it won't be going anywhere anytime soon.

Florida Sports Betting will Not Shut Down Amid United States Supreme Court Deliberation

Thursday 23 November - 06:41 EST

For so long, we would go weeks without a true Florida sports betting development. Now, twists and tu...
Will West Flagler Associates be granted more time to build their Florida sports betting case?

West Flagler Associates Asks for More Time to Build Florida Sports Betting Case

Wednesday 22 November - 06:12 EST

Yet another wrinkle is being added into the years-long Florida sports betting case.West Flagler Asso...
A decision on whether to hear the Florida sports betting case is not expected to come before the 2024 calendar year.

Supreme Court Not Expected to Offer Florida Sports Betting Decision Until 2024

Friday 17 November - 06:45 EST

The Florida sports betting battle doesn’t seem like it’s going to end anytime soon. And it almos...
Will the return of Florida sports betting be overturned by the Supreme Court?

Supreme Court Has Been Asked to Overturn Florida Sports Betting Relaunch

Friday 10 November - 07:05 EST

The return of Florida sports betting did not even make it two days before an attempt was made to shu...
Florida sports betting has returned in a limited capacity.

Florida Sports Betting is Officially Back...Sort Of

Wednesday 08 November - 16:28 EST

Well, it’s official: Florida sports betting is back. But only sort of. Even so, you have the abil...

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