Approval of the bill would mean tougher penalties for certain gambling activity A bill aimed at cracking down on illegal online gambling and sports betting in Florida is gaining ground in the state legislature. Sponsored by Sen. Corey Simon, SB 1404 received a favorable vote from the Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General
A federal judge has agreed to allow the legal dispute to come to an end Shaquille O’Neal has reached a settlement worth $11 million in a class-action lawsuit involving the Astrals NFT project, which he helped launch and promote. A federal judge in Florida signed off on the agreement, bringing an end to the legal
This was a milestone for Andrews as the first victory in a tournament with a buy-in over $2,200 Cherish Andrews came out on top in the $25,000 High Roller at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown after a four-way deal was made at the final table. The tournament drew 70 entries, creating a prize pool
The last six players will have to wait until the end of May to see who will win The final table is officially set for the World Poker Tour Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Main Event, following several intense days of competition in South Florida. The $3,500 No-Limit Hold’em championship drew 1,755 total entries, generating
The move comes as the SEC retreats from its anti-cryptocurrency position Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is set to expand its presence with a new office in Miami’s Wynwood Art District. The move marks a shift toward the Florida crypto scene and comes during a period when the firm may
The man faces charges of illegal gambling and money laundering A Florida man is in legal trouble after authorities say he operated unlicensed poker games and tried to cover up more than $800,000 in profits. James Patrick Kerr, 39, from Lakeland, was arrested on April 1 and charged with three counts of money laundering involving
This isn’t the first time the social media personality has had a run-in with the law Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, better known as “BitBoy,” has been arrested in Florida, just days after publicly stating that a warrant had been issued for his arrest. The Volusia County Division of Corrections confirmed that Armstrong was taken into
The Pensacola Greyhound Track and Poker Room will soon have a new home A poker room in Pensacola, FL, is set to relocate after Escambia County Commissioners voted to amend a zoning ordinance. The decision, made by a four-to-one vote, clears the way for the Pensacola Greyhound Track and Poker Room to move its operations
A special event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation will be held at the venue on April 3 The Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) is set to return next month with a special event in Hollywood, Florida. The Larry Frank Memorial Charity Event will take place on April 3 at Seminole Hard Rock, bringing together poker enthusiasts
Police took the suspect into custody after he pulled a gun on another player A poker game at a Florida card room nearly turned into a violent confrontation over a baseball cap, leading to the arrest of 24-year-old Dylan Avery Orlando. According to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, Orlando was taken into custody after
Grinding finally paid off as the 66-year-old captured his second-largest cash to date Art Peacock celebrated his 66th birthday in grand fashion, securing his first World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) gold ring at Harrah’s Pompano Beach. The victory came in the stop’s $1,700 buy-in main event, where Peacock outlasted a competitive field of 914
Maurice Hawkings has captured another WSOPC ring, putting him back in the running for the top spot The competition in the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is intensifying as Maurice Hawkins continues his climb up the all-time leaderboard. His latest victory at the 2025 WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Pompano Beach event earned him his 17th
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