The long awaited launch of Florida sports betting is upon us, but there is no need for celebration. As the state is mired in lawsuits challenging its agreement with the Seminoles, claiming it violates federal law by authorizing sports wagering not on Tribal lands. Officially, the state has authorized the legal wagering on sporting events to start today, October 15th. However, no casino in the state is accepting bets, and they haven’t announced if or when they will do so. Florida sports wagering legislation was originally passed in May of this year. Local media reports that there may be some…

We have some interesting gambling news to cover this week, and it’s all about how Tribal Gaming could help with the expansion of online gambling in America! And it all stems from a highly contested agreement between the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe. Now, even Congressmen from New York and California are getting involved, and a new Federal bill could change the whole internet gambling industry in the US! Hello friends! Thanks so much for joining me on another edition of This Week in Gambling, where we have a fascinating show for you discussing how tribal gaming (along…

The Florida sports betting and Tribal Gaming agreement with the Seminole Tribe is barely a week old, yet already there are calls for the Federal Government to step in and stop it! But since there are Tribal casinos are in 30 states (with more on the way), the outcome of this fight could have consequences for more than Florida! Additionally, there are now even more Tribal Gaming interests on the Las Vegas Strip! Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling, where we’re looking at sports betting and Tribal Gaming troubles in the state of Florida! And that is…

It took a special session and an agreement with the Seminole Tribe, but Florida sports betting has finally and officially been passed! It is the single largest expansion of gambling in the state… but don’t get too excited, yet. Residents of the state may have a bit of a wait before any actual sports wagering takes place. The agreement must also be approved by Federal regulators. The U.S. Department of Interior has just 45 days to review and approve the deal. The Florida House Speaker  added, “Congratulations on an historic compact with the Seminole Tribe…’’. And the Seminoles really are…

When the new legislative sessions starts March 2nd, there will be at least three Florida sports betting bills to be considered. The proposed regulations would allow mobile and retail sports books in the state with the possibility of gaming terminals placed at specific locations. The session is quite short, running from March 2nd to April 30th. Lawmakers may not have enough time to fully decide if Florida sports betting should move forward. However, the Governor supports the industry and could sign any legislation that makes it to his desk. Here are some brief summaries of the bills that could be…

State Senator Jeff Brandes filed a bill last week which would regulate Florida sports betting for anyone 21 years of age and older. His bill sets the guidelines for obtaining a sports betting license via the Department of Lottery, and allow licensees to offer wagers in-person or at a betting kiosk. “Sports betting is yet another area where we can enhance individual freedom,” Brandes said, according to Florida Politics. “In absence of a well regulated structure, we’ve seen a complex underground industry developed in Florida, potentially breeding habits of addiction, while robbing our government of revenue that should be collected…