by Michael Molter | Feb 27, 2025 11:06 am | Legal
Florida lawmakers are pushing HB 953 and SB 1404 to criminalize sweepstakes gaming, with harsh penalties for operators and participants. The bills leave the Seminole Tribe’s exclusive gaming compact untouched, raising concerns about a potential monopoly over online...
by Giovanni Shorter | Sep 29, 2021 5:40 pm | Regulatory
Local businessmen along with No Casinos have filed a new lawsuit to prevent sports betting from launching in Florida. The lawsuit challenges the validity of sportsbooks going live in Florida based on a 2018 Florida constitutional amendment requirement. The Seminole...
by Christina Monroe | Jul 15, 2021 2:38 pm | Sports Betting
DraftKings and FanDuel have each donated $10 million apiece to back a sports betting initiative in Florida. Currently, the Seminole Tribe of Florida will have complete say over all sports wagering in the Sunshine State through their new Tribal Gaming Compacts. The...
by Christina Monroe | May 19, 2021 1:54 pm | Regulatory
The Florida Legislature has passed legislation for regulated sports betting in the state. The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s new Tribal Gaming Compacts were approved that include roulette, craps, and retail and mobile sportsbooks. The industry is expected to go live in...
by Christina Monroe | May 18, 2021 4:48 pm | Regulatory
The Florida Senate passed legislation for sports betting in the state on Tuesday. The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Governor Ron DeSantis created a 30-year Tribal Gaming Compact that opens up sports wagering in the state. With a House passage on Wednesday, sports...
