by Zachary Kelley | Mar 22, 2024 12:20 pm | Legal
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...
by Zachary Kelley | Feb 21, 2024 2:23 pm | Legal
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...
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...