TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – New findings show that Florida’s nonprofit gambling hotline has been funding a for-profit company. Documents show that the new nonprofit organization responsible for the hotline, Kindbridge Research Institute, signed a subcontractor agreement with its sister company, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, which are both … Read more
Attorney General James Uthmeier wants to “disincentivize people” to gamble on unregulated channels. Representatives Dana Trabulsy and Berny Jacques have filed measures in the House to support Uthmeier’s request. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Attorney General James Uthmeier has made it very clear that going after “unlawful … Read more
A new lawsuit challenges Florida’s 2021 gambling compact, claiming it bypasses voter approval required under the state constitution. Protect the Constitution LLC argues that statewide mobile sports betting violates Amendment 3, passed by voters in 2018. The legal dispute could once again put the Seminole … Read more
PrizePicks, Underdog, and Betr will no longer accept Florida players after Thursday. The daily fantasy sports operators are ceasing Florida operations per the request of the Florida Gaming Control Commission. Ongoing fantasy sports legislature and clarification of fantasy sports law in Florida could result in … Read more
Three daily fantasy sports operators received cease-and-desist letters in Florida. The companies are accused of offering illegal bets and promoting an illegal lottery. Florida is cracking down on season-long fantasy contests in addition to the controversial prop-betting offered by the daily fantasy operators. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. … Read more