Florida’s commercial slot venues and cardrooms generated $84.1 million in January, reportedly up 6% year on year.
The revenue figure gives operators and investors a measure of Florida’s commercial slot and cardroom market.
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Florida gaming revenue from slot machines and card rooms rose 3% year on year in November to $77.2 million, according to a report. The source did not identify the reporting authority or state the year covered.
Florida authorities arrested 10 people and seized 239 slot machines after investigating alleged illegal gambling operations in Lee County, reportedly searching five venues on 27 October. Investigators also seized 10 vehicles, including two Bentleys, in a probe backed by Pennsylvania police.
Florida authorities arrested 10 people and seized 239 slot machines after an investigation into alleged illegal gambling operations in Lee County, according to the report. The action involved searches at five venues on 27 October. Investigators also seized 10 vehicles, including two Bentleys, in a probe backed by Pennsylvania police.
Reportedly, Hard Rock Bet added five IGT slot titles to its Florida Real Money Games offering. The additions bring the catalogue above 120 games. Access requires players to be at least 21 and physically present in Florida.
Florida law enforcement seized 346 slot machines during joint operations against illegal gambling in August. The operations resulted in 15 arrests and the seizure of $179,717 in cash, while the Division of Gaming Enforcement reported 71 cases.
The FGCC seized 60 slot machines at Uptown Bingo in Cape Coral, Florida. Authorities alleged that the venue presented itself as a lawful bingo operation while offering illegal slots.