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
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
West Flagler Associates filed a motion to immediately suspend Florida sports betting with the state Supreme Court. The Florida sports betting case is active in the Florida Supreme Court but a decision isn’t expected until 2024. The Hard Rock Bet app offering legal online sports … 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