Florida is seeking to shut down a lawsuit that threatens the legality of its exclusive online sports betting agreement with the Seminole Tribe. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida is fighting to protect its multi-billion-dollar gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe, filing a motion to dismiss the … Read more
A new lawsuit challenges Florida’s 2021 gambling compact, claiming it bypasses voter approval required under the state constitution. Protect the Constitution LLC argues that statewide mobile sports betting violates Amendment 3, passed by voters in 2018. The legal dispute could once again put the Seminole … Read more
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 gambling. Similar sweepstakes bans are being introduced … Read more
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 Tribe of Florida and Governor … Read more
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 Initiative would put … Read more
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 the Sunshine State on … Read more
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 gaming in … Read more
Legal sports betting needs to be backed by 60% of the Seminole Tribe of Florida to move forward with Legislation. Currently, the state of Florida and the Tribe are at odds about a previous Gaming Compact. The market for legally gambling on sports matchups could … Read more
Stephen Ross has invested into Action Network. Multiple sports teams have invested money in the media group. Sports betting has not been formally legalized in Florida yet. MIAMI – Miami Dolphins owner, Stephen Ross, has invested money into the Action Network media group. Investing Into … Read more
Amendment 3 ensures that any casino expansion in the state of Florida must be brought about and approved by FL voters. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Miami Dolphins both opposed Amendment 3 leading up to it’s November 2018 vote. The Seminole Tribe of Florida … Read more
Florida legislators want sports betting on the floor for the 2019 session. The Seminole Trible of Florida will block sports betting talks until other exclusivity disputes are resolved. Some lawmakers argue that sports betting legalization is only possible by voter referendum. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – There … Read more
