Florida Police Arrest Trio Connected to Casino-Scouted Robbery
Police officers were able to track down and arrest a trio of suspected culprits who targeted a victim and robbed them at gunpoint at a Tampa hotel.
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Bodycam Footage Reveals Early Warning Signs in Florida Gambling Probe
Newly released body camera footage has reignited scrutiny in a high-profile corruption case involving former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, showing deputies encountered a suspected illegal gambling venue years before his arrest.
Insights from PrizePicks Head of RG Phil Sherwood on Responsible
Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month’s SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke with PrizePicks senior director of responsible gaming Phil Sherwood about his work to integrate RG work among all departments and how the
Florida Warns Payment Giants Over Illegal Gambling Sites
Florida’s Attorney General has sent cease-and-desist letters to major payment companies warning them of violating state laws by servicing unauthorized gambling operators. James Uthmeier disclosed this during a press conference on June 10, outlining the joint efforts to close unlicensed gambling site
Key Discussions at SBC Summit Americas 2022
As SBC Summit Americas gathered industry leaders from across North and Latin America in Florida last week, key conversations quickly emerged around prediction markets, regulation, responsible gambling, and the evolving landscape of licensed gaming markets.
Florida Officials Crack Down on Illegal Gambling
Florida is taking an aggressive stance against illegal gambling with new large-scale enforcement efforts.
Florida AG Announces Crackdown on Illegal Gambling
Another operation has been conducted in Florida, with the state continuing to put pressure on the illegal gambling market and go after bad actors and rogue operators.
SBC Summit Americas Returns with Innovative Networking Program
SBC Summit Americas returns next week with the launch of SBC Connections, an all-new SBC networking program designed to transform how attendees meet, connect, and do business.
Florida Player Wins $4M in Mega Millions Drawing
Yesterday’s Mega Millions drawing has once again seen players fail to win the game’s highly coveted top prize.
Southeastern Conference Mandates Gambling Education for Athletes
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced a new mandate to combat the rise of sports wagering, saying that all student-athletes will be required to take gambling education before the start of the 2026-27 season.
Florida Lists Top Winners for January 2026
The Florida Lottery has published a report detailing its top winners for January 2026.
Survey Reveals Florida's Sports Betting Trends
Almost a quarter of Florida residents are betting on sports, with 80% wagering on NFL games in the past year.