Sports betting explodes into multibillion-dollar industry since legalization
Sports betting was legalized in 2018 by the Supreme Court, and it quickly grew to a multibillion-dollar industry.
Sports betting was legalized in 2018 by the Supreme Court, and it quickly grew to a multibillion-dollar industry.
Florida lawmakers target rigged sports betting with new bill
In October, the FBI arrested more than 30 people, including NBA players and coaches, for providing insider information to gamblers.
In October, the FBI arrested more than 30 people, including NBA players and coaches, for providing insider information to gamblers.
Sports betting is delivering major cash for states — see what states are cashing in
Several states have seen huge tax revenues from sports betting, according to a recent analysis.
Several states have seen huge tax revenues from sports betting, according to a recent analysis.
Port Richey illegal casinos shuttered as officers seize 249 unlawful slot machines and nearly $200K: Police
Five illegal gaming establishments operating as unauthorized casinos in Port Richey have been shut down.
Five illegal gaming establishments operating as unauthorized casinos in Port Richey have been shut down.
Iconic Derby Lane greyhound track sold to investment group
The iconic Derby Lane greyhound track in St. Petersburg has been sold.
The iconic Derby Lane greyhound track in St. Petersburg has been sold.
Florida gambling addiction hotline getting more calls on online sports betting
It's been over a year since online sports betting exploded in Florida through the Hard Rock Bet app.
It's been over a year since online sports betting exploded in Florida through the Hard Rock Bet app.
Three busted in illegal gambling house in Tampa: Police
Three suspects are behind bars after police said they busted an illegal gambling house in Tampa on Sunday.
Three suspects are behind bars after police said they busted an illegal gambling house in Tampa on Sunday.
Problem gambling grows along with revenue, study finds
With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.
With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.
New bill would ban sports betting ads during games, bets on college athletes
Two Democratic legislators said sports betting has increased gambling addiction and other problems.
Two Democratic legislators said sports betting has increased gambling addiction and other problems.
Gambling addiction up 110% as people less likely to invest in stock
Gamblers are dumping stocks to bet on sports. A new study by the Social Science Research Network found that for every dollar spent on the recreational activity, net investments in stocks dropped by $2, and betters were investing 14% less in stocks after these apps became legal.
Gamblers are dumping stocks to bet on sports. A new study by the Social Science Research Network found that for every dollar spent on the recreational activity, net investments in stocks dropped by $2, and betters were investing 14% less in stocks after these apps became legal.
Increase in sports betting can lead to decrease in investments, study suggests
A recent study implies that some Americans are using money from investment accounts to cover their sports bets.
A recent study implies that some Americans are using money from investment accounts to cover their sports bets.
US Supreme Court refuses to take up challenge to Florida’s online sports betting compact
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to take up a challenge to an agreement that gave the Seminole Tribe exclusive rights to handle online sports betting in Florida, dealing a blow to the deal’s opponents.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to take up a challenge to an agreement that gave the Seminole Tribe exclusive rights to handle online sports betting in Florida, dealing a blow to the deal’s opponents.
'It is real:' Sports betting leads to increased threats against athletes and coaches
With sports betting now legal in the majority of the United States, there's been a huge spike in gambling. It's up 45% from 2022 to 2023. More than $23 billion was bet on this year's Super Bowl alone, but the problem is not everyone is a winner.
With sports betting now legal in the majority of the United States, there's been a huge spike in gambling. It's up 45% from 2022 to 2023. More than $23 billion was bet on this year's Super Bowl alone, but the problem is not everyone is a winner.
Florida's gambling addiction hotline sees massive increase in calls after state allowed online gambling
Calls to the Florida's gambling addiction hotline have more than doubled since the state began allowing online gambling in late 2023, according to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling.
Calls to the Florida's gambling addiction hotline have more than doubled since the state began allowing online gambling in late 2023, according to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling.
Floridians can place bets on Super Bowl LVIII after state legalizes sports betting
For the first time ever, Floridians will be able to place legal sports bets on the Super Bowl after the state joined 37 others in legalizing sports betting.
For the first time ever, Floridians will be able to place legal sports bets on the Super Bowl after the state joined 37 others in legalizing sports betting.
Florida Supreme Court to rule on legality of online sports betting in the state
The fate of online sports betting in Florida is now in the hands of the Florida Supreme Court. This week, West Flagler Associates filed their final brief with the court now leaving it up to the seven-judge panel to rule on the issue.
The fate of online sports betting in Florida is now in the hands of the Florida Supreme Court. This week, West Flagler Associates filed their final brief with the court now leaving it up to the seven-judge panel to rule on the issue.
Here’s what to know as the Seminole Tribe launches sports betting, table games in Tampa
On Friday morning, the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa will roll out the red carpet for a star-studded launch of new table games and sports betting. The casino is adding craps and roulette tables, as well as a sportsbook to its gaming line-up.
On Friday morning, the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa will roll out the red carpet for a star-studded launch of new table games and sports betting. The casino is adding craps and roulette tables, as well as a sportsbook to its gaming line-up.
Hard Rock launches limited rollout of sports betting app in Florida
Mobile sports betting is now available again in the Sunshine State, albeit in a limited fashion.
Mobile sports betting is now available again in the Sunshine State, albeit in a limited fashion.
Sports betting to kick off in-person at all six Seminole casinos in Florida
Get ready to roll the dice, put it all on red or place a wager on your favorite team. Come December, The Seminole Tribe of Florida will begin craps, roulette, and in-person sports betting at all six of its casinos in Florida.
Get ready to roll the dice, put it all on red or place a wager on your favorite team. Come December, The Seminole Tribe of Florida will begin craps, roulette, and in-person sports betting at all six of its casinos in Florida.
Sports betting plan faces new challenge in Florida
After a federal appeals court ruled against them, two pari-mutuel companies on Tuesday asked the Florida Supreme Court to strike down part of a multibillion-dollar deal that would give the Seminole Tribe control over sports betting throughout the state.
After a federal appeals court ruled against them, two pari-mutuel companies on Tuesday asked the Florida Supreme Court to strike down part of a multibillion-dollar deal that would give the Seminole Tribe control over sports betting throughout the state.