These operations often disguise themselves under names like “internet cafes,” “adult arcades,” or “internet sweepstakes,” and sometimes have no visible signage at all, making them difficult to identify.

An estimated 2.5 million U.S. adults face a severe gambling problem every year, and another 5 million to 8 million more have mild or moderate issues, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling.

This weekend is the first Super Bowl where Floridians can legally bet on sports since the state changed its gambling laws to allow sports betting.

A Unversity of North Florida poll shows voters focused on jobs and economy while opposing a new abortion bill in Florida.

As is always the case, those who like to make wagers for the Super Bowl can bet on more conventional happenings in the game, such as who’ll cover the spread, who’ll win the coin toss, who’ll score the first touchdown, how many touchdown passes each quarterback will have; the list goes on and on.

The Seminole Tribe has suspended all sports betting through its Hard Rock Sportsbook app.

Steering money from gambling to public education convinced Florida voters to sign off on a state lottery more than three decades ago.

With lawmakers preparing to gather Monday to start a special session, the Senate and House on Friday released bills that would overhaul Florida’s gambling industry, including joining other states in allowing sports betting.