Florida Gaming News
Florida is quickly growing into one of the biggest gaming states in the nation. First it was Broward county that approved Vegas style slots, then the Seminole Indian Tribe claimed their share. This brought slots to two of the most highly populated areas in Florida; Hollywood and Tampa.
This all came after the poker boom in the nation, which helped once downward spiraling jai-alais and racetracks back into the industry. As the state began to realize the amount of jobs expanded gaming brought to local areas of Florida, people became more comfortable with gaming's proliferation.
Then the Seminoles fought for more Vegas style games like blackjack and baccarat, and they got them. Then Miami/Dade county approved Vegas style slots. The industry that was once thought to bring crime and degradation to an area, has proven to bring just the opposite.
And that is where we stand now. The Florida industry set to explode, and us, here to report on the explosion.
Below you will find all the latest news from Casino Pulse. Our writers stay up to date with all that is going on with the Florida gaming industry, and they publish their findings here.
Casino War Added to Hard Rock Hollywood Arsenal
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has recently introduced the Casino War card game to its casino floor. This now makes it eight table games that can be played at Hard Rock.
Big Easy Poker Room Adds New Games, High Limit Poker
On July 1st, The Big Easy Poker Room, located on the first floor of Mardi Gras Casino, added higher limits and several new poker games to its room. It also extended its hours to 24 on the weekends.
Hard Rock Unveils New Poker Rewards Machines
The new Genesis Bravo system for tracking poker players rewards points will be installed at the Seminole Paradise Poker Room at Hard Rock Hollywood by mid-June.
No Limit Poker in Florida – So What’s the Deal?
No-limit poker hits Florida poker rooms on July 1st. The new laws will mean many changes for the game in the state and our gaming analyst, Jade Brown, believes Florida could become the Vegas of the east coast.
Memorial Day Weekend Bash at Mardi Gras Casino
Mardi Gras will be giving away a red, a white, and a blue Ford Mustang as part of their Memorial Day Weekend Bash festivities.
Couple Wins ‘Instant Fortune’ at Seminole Brighton Casino
William W., and east coast player and regular Vegas visitor, hit a $400,000 jackpot while playing the one-cent Bally Instant Fortune progressive slot machine at the Seminole Brighton Casino.
UCF 114 and WWE Viewing Parties at Mardi Gras Casino
Mardi Gras Casino will be hosting viewing parties for the WWE Over The Limit event on Sunday, May 23, and the UFC 114 event on May 29. Viewing is free but seating is limited, so be sure to get there early.
Seminole Coconut Creek Casino Pays Another Bad Beat
Richard K won $74,854 when his Straight Flush to the 5 was beaten by a Straight Flush to the 7 held by Howard E., who took home $44,918 at Seminole Coconut Creek Casino.
70s Soul Sensations, The Stylistics, Coming to Immokalee
Legendary for their R&B, Funk and Soul-infused melodies, The Stylistics’ fans will surely want to sing along to the band’s famous hits when they perform at Immokalee Casino on Sunday, May 30th.
Mega Bad Beat Poker Jackpot Hit at Seminole Casino Hollywood
A $208,052 payout is eighth in a string of Seminole Casinos Mega Bad Beat Jackpots. The Seminole Casino Hollywood has paid out a total of $746,920 in Mega Bad Beat jackpots since January.
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