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
Online sports betting returned to Florida with the launch of Hard Rock Bet in December, but college prop betting didn’t come with it. The Florida Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe and the state of Florida prohibits Hard Rock Bet from offering prop betting on … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to hear the Florida online sports betting case, guaranteeing Seminole Tribe control on the industry until 2051. Details of the Florida Gaming Compact allow the Seminole Tribe to legalize iGaming, likely by 2026 through the same process as … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court will meet on June 13 to discuss the Seminole Tribe’s sports betting monopoly in Florida. Opponents of the Florida Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe and state of Florida argue that it violates the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and state constitution. … Read more
The Florida Supreme Court rejected the challenging of the gaming compact between the state and the Seminole Tribe. Their decision didn’t address if online Florida sports betting violates the state constitution, opening the door for petitioners to file a constitutional challenge. Legal expert Daniel Wallach … Read more
Daniel Wallach, a Florida gaming law attorney, filed an amicus curiae brief that challenges the validity of the Seminole Tribe’s sports betting compact. The brief supports West Flagler’s writ of certiorari and encourages the Supreme Court of the United States to reevaluate the case. Wallach … 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
