Florida Seizes 231 Illegal Gambling Machines in Lake County

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Florida law enforcement recently executed coordinated nighttime raids on three suspected gambling houses in Leesburg and Umatilla, seizing 231 illegal slot machines and more than $158,000 in cash. Deputies searched The Hub and Hot Seats in Leesburg, along with House of Treasures in Umatilla, after a series of anonymous complaints triggered an investigation dubbed “Calvin … Read more

Florida Escalates Gambling Crackdown With New Sweeping Bill

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Florida legislators have intensified their campaign against unregulated gambling with the introduction of HB 591, a sweeping enforcement package that follows closely on the heels of HB 189. Together, the two bills mark the state’s most aggressive attempt in years to reshape its gambling landscape, targeting everything from online wagering to slot machine trafficking. HB189 … Read more

Florida Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Seminole Tribe

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A Leon County circuit judge has dismissed a lawsuit contesting Florida’s gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe, which authorized statewide online sports wagering. The suit, filed by Protect the Constitution LLC, argued that the 2021 agreement violated a 2018 constitutional amendment requiring voter approval for casino gambling expansion. Judge Jonathan Sjostrom ruled that the plaintiff … Read more

FL Gamblers Strike Gold At Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee

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In a thrilling turn of events at Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee, Florida, two visitors recently experienced life-changing wins on slot machines. According to a Facebook post shared by the casino on October 13, one guest decided to take a chance on the popular Dragon Link slot machine. With just a $5 wager, the player … Read more