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Florida gaming commission warns consumers about unlicensed betting risks

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The Florida Gaming Control Commission urged consumers to check online gambling platforms’ licensing before betting during Illegal Gambling Awareness Week, held from 9 to 13 November 2026. The commission said unlicensed sites can leave users with unpaid winnings, limited dispute options and risks to personal or financial information; it identifies Hard Rock Bet as Florida’s only legal online sportsbook.

The warning directs Florida operators and consumers to distinguish licensed sportsbooks from unauthorised platforms.

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Florida Gaming Control Commission receives 2026 IAGR regulatory award

The Florida Gaming Control Commission received the International Association of Gaming Regulators’ 2026 Regulatory Excellence Award for work against illegal gambling. The commission said it had seized more than 14,000 illegal slot machines and over $24 million in illegal gambling proceeds since its creation in July 2022. It also reported closing 184 illegal gambling arcades and making 160 arrests in the past year.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission has received the 2026 Regulatory Excellence Award from the International Association of Gaming Regulators for its work against illegal gambling. The award recognises a regulator that shows excellence in gaming policy, regulation, compliance and enforcement.

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