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
JD Vance is the favorite to win the 2028 presidential election with +300 odds at both Bovada and BetOnline. MIAMI – Alright, the 2024 election just wrapped up, but if you’re ready to be a forward-thinker in the most extreme sense, legal sportsbooks already have … Read more
Ron DeSantis was a favorite to win the Republican ticket in 2024 until Donald Trump reemerged as the favorite. With Trump unable (or unlikely) to run in 2028, sportsbooks have odds on DeSantis to become president in two battles (Gavin Newsom and Michelle Obama). TALLAHASSEE, … Read more
West Flagler is challenging the legality of Florida sports betting with the US Supreme Court. They propose three questions for the US Supreme Court to consider. West Flagler claims the Florida Gaming Compact violates the Florida Constitution and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. … Read more
West Flagler submitted a 52-page response to the Seminole Tribe that argues against Florida online sports betting. The pari-mutuel betting operator argues that state voters need to approve any form of “casino gambling” expansion under Amendment 3. Florida’s Supreme Court will determine whether sports betting … Read more
Florida’s full sports betting launch begins Thursday, with Hard Rock Bet accepting online wagers from all Florida residents. Hard Rock Casinos are opening their retail sportsbooks, in addition to launching craps and roulette. The full sports betting launch happens despite West Flagler associates’ ongoing lawsuits … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis requested the dismissal of West Flagler’s writ of quo warranto petition in the Florida Supreme Court. DeSantis filed his response on Dec. 1 that argues Florida online sports betting is not a violation of Amendment 3. West Flagler also continues Florida … Read more
The US Supreme Court denied West Flagler’s request to stay the Florida sports betting mandate while they pursue a rehearing. The stay denial makes it more unlikely that the US Supreme Court will grant a rehearing. A key comment from Justice Brett Kavanaugh improves West … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis requested a 30-day extension with the Florida Supreme Court to file his response towards West Flagler’s sports betting petition. West Flagler’s petition to review the Florida sports betting case is weaker if DeSantis’s extension request is granted. If request is granted, … Read more
The US Supreme Court issued a temporary stay for the Florida sports betting case, putting a hold on the effective mandate. Chief Justice John Roberts issued the administrative stay that prevents Florida sports betting from launching while the court decides their next move. A potential … Read more