Florida Pari-Mutuels Drop Lawsuit Appeal Against Seminoles

Florida Gambling Lawsuit

The Magic City Casino and Bonita Springs Poker Room lawsuit appeal has been dropped by the plaintiffs. The initial lawsuit challenging the Seminole Tribes sports betting compact was struck down by U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – One Florida lawsuit appeal that challenged an earlier ruling against pari-mutuels aiming to stop Florida sports…

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Seminole Hard Rock Sportsbook App Suspends Operations

Florida Sportsbook Closed

The Seminole Tribe has suspended all operations for their Hard Rock Sportsbook app in the state of Florida. The suspension comes after the U.S. District Court ruled that the updated Florida-Seminole Gaming Compact violates the IGRA and is therefore void. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After operating for just over a month in the state of Florida,…

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Florida Sports Betting Compact Jeopardized, Judge Takes Case

Florida Sports Betting Lawsuit

Judge Dabney Friedrich chastises the US Department of Justice for not being prepared to answer questions about the legality of the Florida sports betting compact. Lawmakers attempted to have the case dismissed and did not present a valid argument. Judge Friedrich has given the Department of Justice until Tuesday to present a valid argument. TALLAHASSEE,…

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