Gambling

The James Madison Institute has long advocated for principles of conservative governance, especially fiscally.  Now, JMI's Senior Fellow Bartlett Cleland is making an unconventional argument for free markets in the Institute's new backgrounder. In his writing, Cleland likens economics to online gaming.  Cleland stated, "From a strictly entertainment angle, it can make sports fans of […]

By Dara Kam TALLAHASSEE --- With the future of mobile sports betting in Florida at stake, the federal government this week took the first step in appealing a judge’s decision that scrapped a deal that gave the Seminole Tribe control over sports wagering in the state. The U.S. Department of the Interior, which oversees tribal […]

Two pari-mutuels have dropped an appeal of a Florida federal judge’s decision to dismiss a challenge to a gambling agreement that gave the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout the state. Lawyers for Magic City Casino in Miami-Dade County and Bonita Springs Poker Room in Southwest Florida on Friday asked the 11th U.S. Circuit […]

By Dara Kam TALLAHASSEE --- A political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow casino gambling in North Florida on Saturday dropped an emergency effort to block entities linked to the Seminole Tribe from interfering with signature gatherers. The Florida Voters In Charge committee’s move also put a halt to a scheduled Tuesday […]

The worst kept secret in Tallahassee this legislative cycle was that Gov. Ron DeSantis was negotiated a gambling deal with steakholders behind closed doors in hopes to strike a deal between the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis (R) confirmed suspicions by meeting with Florida's top gambling officials, including Native American groups, such as the Seminole Tribe. Recent reports have shown that DeSantis and Florida are, "getting close to a deal" with the Seminole Tribe. This week Governor DeSantis at a press conference revealed he is "happy to […]