by Brian Burgess | May 6, 2021
Even though Florida’s Legislature has officially scheduled a May 17th Special Session to consider ratifying the 2021 Gaming Compact, the path forward appears to be growing murkier with every passing day. As predicted, anyone with an interest in the outcome has...
by Jordan Kirkland | May 3, 2021
The Florida Seminole Tribe dropped a new ad over the weekend, signaling their support for a new gaming compact that was reached last month with the state. The 60-second spot, titled “The Seminole Story,” touts last month’s monumental gaming deal with the state,...
by News Service of Florida | May 3, 2021
TALLAHASSEE — After years of legal wrangling and failed attempts to seal a deal, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida have nailed down a gambling agreement to bring sports betting to the state and rake at least $2.5 billion into state coffers...
by Jim Saunders and Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Apr 30, 2021
TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers passed a $101.5 billion state budget Friday and ended a 60-day legislative session that gave Gov. Ron DeSantis many of his top priorities. The House and Senate adjourned “sine die” — the traditional end of session — at...
by Jordan Kirkland | Apr 26, 2021
They say “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” but Florida turned that slogan on its head last week, positioning itself as a playground for sports fans and promoters while other states remain closed off. If Governor Ron DeSantis decided to take an early...
by Brian Burgess | Apr 25, 2021
Every weekend, we take a look at the news stories shaping the conversations in Florida’s business, policy and political worlds. Here’s this weekend’s Capitolist wrap-up, which we call “The Wrap.” Voters may have final say on Seminole Compact Just announced with great...
