NFL alters gambling policy, reducing player punishment for betting on other sports at work

NFL alters gambling policy, reducing player punishment for betting on other sports at work

The NFL has made changes to its gambling policy. And that’s good news for players who gamble on other sports at work. Under the revised policy, the league has reduced the penalty for players who wager on other sports while on NFL premises or NFL business to two games for a first offense. Previously, the…

Florida sports betting plan faces new challenge with court filing

Florida sports betting plan faces new challenge with court filing

After a federal appeals court ruled against them, two pari-mutuel companies on Tuesday asked the Florida Supreme Court to strike down part of a multibillion-dollar deal that would give the Seminole Tribe control over sports betting throughout the state. The challenge, filed by West Flagler Associates and Bonita-Fort Myers Corp., alleges the deal runs afoul…

Is sports betting resuming in Florida? Seminole Tribe faces decision amid challenges

Is sports betting resuming in Florida? Seminole Tribe faces decision amid challenges

Sports betting in Florida could be a reality again, if the Seminole Tribe decides to relaunch the Hard Rock sportsbook. If that were to happen, it would be just in time for the lucrative NFL season which could produce upwards of a billion dollars, according to some experts. Last week, a D.C. Circuit Court denied…

Speculation over return of legal sports betting in Florida grows after second court ruling

Speculation over return of legal sports betting in Florida grows after second court ruling

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Seminole Tribe and the State of Florida scored another key victory in the court battle over legalized sports betting this week, and that could mean the relaunch of the Hard Rock SportsBook App in the coming days. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< This week a federal appeals court in…

Seminole Tribe gets win in Florida sports betting case

Seminole Tribe gets win in Florida sports betting case

Dealing another victory to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, a federal appeals court has denied a request from pari-mutuel owners for a rehearing after a ruling that upheld a multibillion-dollar deal giving the tribe control over sports betting throughout the state. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of…

Dan Haar: CT Lottery set to name Bridgeport arena for sports betting after delays, turmoil

Dan Haar: CT Lottery set to name Bridgeport arena for sports betting after delays, turmoil

For three decades, ever since a blowhard developer named Donald Trump made a racist remark about Native Americans as he and Mayor Joe Ganim tried to open a casino, Bridgeport has come up on the losing end of the gambling craze. That might change soon, with an announcement coming in the next few weeks that Total…

Sports betting companies battle for customers as NFL season kicks off

Sports betting companies battle for customers as NFL season kicks off

NFL season kicks off this weekend amid what’s expected to be another record year for online sports gambling. While bettors debate which team will win the Super Bowl this year, the companies providing the markets for most of those wagers are duking it out for customers. DraftKings (DKNG) and FanDuel had more than 75% of the…