The poker tournament returns to Jacksonville for its 11th year The Card Player Poker Tour (CPPT) recently announced its return to Florida’s biggest poker room for a nine-event series. It will be the 11th time bestbet Jacksonville hosted the festival, which runs from August 15 -26. The highlight of the nine-event series is the $1,700
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Supreme Court won’t take up Florida sports betting fight; could open iGaming market
The Seminole Tribe gets the green light to open its online betting market in the Sunshine State On Monday, the US Supreme Court denied a petition to hear the case that awarded the Seminole Tribe exclusive rights to conduct online sports betting in Florida. Opponents of the compact were shocked at the highest court’s decision
US Supreme Court to hear Florida sports betting dispute, could impact iGaming
Depending on the ruling, Florida might not be able to block online casinos in the state The Supreme Court of the US has disclosed that it will consider West Flagler Associates’ writ of certiorari request when it meets on Thursday, June 13, to discuss the issue of Florida online sports betting. If SCOTUS rejects its
Binance has regained its money services license in Florida
Binance wins a round, even as it continues to face issues elsewhere Binance US has won its appeal following the suspension of its money-services business license in Florida. A Florida First District Court of Appeal ruling determined that the Office of Financial Regulation’s (OFR) emergency suspension order against the cryptocurrency exchange had no legal justification. The agency
Eri, 2024 Global Poker Grand Prix Turbo Series begins today
The series is running in conjunction with the Miami Grand Prix Poker enthusiasts are in for an exciting weekend as the much-awaited Grand Prix Turbo Series returns to Global Poker. The series promises high-speed action and an unparalleled gaming experience for all levels of players looking to test their poker prowess and win some awesome prizes. The
The poker community loses rising Florida star to traffic accident
WSOP Circuit grinder Ryan Estrada passed away following a motorcycle crash The poker world is saddened by the recent news about Florida poker pro and World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Ring winner Ryan Estrada, who passed away in a motorcycle accident. Estrada, from Sunrise, FL, was active on the Florida poker circuit, with nearly
WPT Ambassador Brad Owen to host Meet-Up Game at Seminole Hard Rock
The game will take place just ahead of the Poker Showdown Championship World Poker Tour (WPT) Ambassador Brad Owen will host a WPT Tour Meet-Up Game (MUG) to open the impending WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship series in Hollywood, Florida. “As we prepare to make our 2024 debut at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel
Florida Senate advances bill to curb illegal gambling
A bill would make it more difficult for many locations to host slot machines and other games Lawmakers in the Florida Senate advanced a bill on Wednesday to target illegal gambling activity. The sweeping legislative push seeks to raise the stakes for illegal gambling offenders by increasing the criminal penalties for such activity. State Senator
Moneymaker Poker Tour heads to Dayton Beach, FL, in April
Chris Moneymaker continues his poker tourney trek across Florida The biggest poker tournament held at the Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club is coming up this April. Poker legend Chris Moneymaker will bring the highly anticipated Moneymaker Poker Tour event to the city. The series will run from April 17 to 29, with 12 trophy
Hamid Izadi added seventh WSOPC gold ring to his collection
The long-time grinder ships a WSOPC event in Pompano Beach, Florida, for over $245K The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) gold ring event at Harrah’s Pompano Beach has concluded, with Hamid Izadi taking the title and a respectable first-place prize of $245,225. He beat a field of 917 entrants to get there and continues
Win a Moneymaker Tour package to Florida this Sunday
ACR Team Pro Chris Moneymaker is gearing up for the next stop on his land-based tour and we want you to be there. That’s why we’re guaranteeing to send at least 20 players to sunny West Palm Beach, Florida via a Mega Satellite this Sunday. Sunday, February 4th at 6:05pm ET ($95 buy-in) 20 packages
Florida legislation looks to curtail unlicensed casino gambling
A House bill would redefine slot machine operations across the state A House bill aiming to stop illegal gambling operations in Florida has cleared a second committee, but worries remain about unintentional effects and a possible absence of clarity. HB 189 cleared the House Appropriations Committee after discussions demonstrated some possible flaws, including entangling unknowing