US Supreme Court Temporarily Stays Florida Sports Betting

US Supreme Court

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

West Flagler Files Petition to Stop Florida Sports Betting

Florida Sports Betting Ban Overturned

West Flagler Associates filed a stay application with the Supreme Court of the United States while they petition to review the Florida sports betting case. They must file their petition for writ of certiorari (petition to review case) by Nov. 20. The Seminole Tribe would … Read more

Florida Sports Betting Mandate Effective With Court Denial

Florida Sports Betting Ban Overturned

The DC Circuit Court denied stay for a Florida sports betting mandate, allowing the mandate to go into effect. West Flagler Associates’ likely next move is to file an emergency application with the Supreme Cour of the United States for stay. The Seminole Tribe could … Read more

Florida Online Sports Betting Faces Constitutional Challenge

The 2021 Gaming Compact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe

The 2021 Gaming Compact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe is challenged by West Flagler Associates as violation of the Florida Constitution. West Flagler filed the constitutional challenge on Monday night. The future of Florida sports betting is in jeopardy if the compact indeed violates … Read more

Seminole Tribe Responds to Florida Sports Betting Rehearing

Florida Sports Betting Legal Battles

The Seminole Tribe filed their response to the request for an en banc rehearing. A court-ordered response was issued for Thursday and the Seminole Tribe fulfilled the request. The Seminole Tribe’s stance against rehearing is that there’s no “exceptional importance.” TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Thursday marked another … Read more

Florida Sports Betting: Lawsuit Filing Continues Launch Delay

Florida Sports Betting History

Monterra AF – a group formed to oppose what they called an illegal gambling expansion in Florida – filed a suit in the U.S. District Court of Appeals on Sunday. The case argues – among other points – that since Judge Dabney Friedrich’s ruling in … Read more