Regional News: Southeast coverage focuses on developments across Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Key developments in the region:

Sports Betting Updates:

• Florida sports betting cleared to resume after court denies redo
• Seminole Tribe relaunches betting app
• Georgia voters who supported Trump show interest in sports betting legalization
• South Carolina making third attempt at sports betting legislation

Casino and Gaming Developments:

• Churchill Downs investing $50M in new Kentucky HRM venue
• Cordish Companies obtains Louisiana casino license for Bossier City
• Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana reaches construction milestone
• Belle of Baton Rouge secures $141M for inland relocation
• Harrah's Cherokee Valley River expands casino floor with WSOP room

Notable Incidents:

• Florida jackpot winners robbed after $3,000 win at Seminole Hard Rock
• Eleven illegal gambling operations raided in Florida, $403K seized
• Georgia Lottery compliance inspector faces kickback charges
• MMA fighters involved in altercation at Seminole Hard Rock gaming floor

Industry Changes:

• Louisiana's gaming regulator Ronnie Johns retiring after 37 years
• Caesars Virginia casino development costs increase to $750M
• Hard Rock and Seminole Tribe donate $1M for hurricane relief
• Churchill Downs planning grandstand and pavilion renovations at Kentucky Derby track

Regional analysts note casino stocks show attractive valuations, with Churchill Downs expected to benefit from new Derby projects. The Southeast gaming market continues to evolve with both expansions and regulatory challenges.

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