by Zachary Kelley | Feb 9, 2024 1:33 pm | Legal
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...
by Zachary Kelley | Dec 27, 2023 12:18 pm | Legal
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...
by Zachary Kelley | Dec 7, 2023 11:46 am | Regulatory
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...
by Zachary Kelley | Dec 4, 2023 3:38 pm | Legal
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...
by Zachary Kelley | Oct 27, 2023 5:02 pm | Legal
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...
