Posts Tagged ‘Indian Gaming Regulatory Act’
Florida Pari-Mutuels Drop Lawsuit Appeal Against Seminoles
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…
Read MoreSeminole Hard Rock Sportsbook App Suspends Operations
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,…
Read MoreFlorida Sports Betting Compact Jeopardized, Judge Takes Case
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,…
Read MoreFlorida Horse Racetracks Move To Launch Retail Sportsbooks
Local Florida Pari-Mutuel racetracks are negotiating with the Florida Seminole Tribe to launch retail sportsbooks at their venues. Florida can launch retail sportsbooks after October 15. There are multiple lawsuits surrounding the Florida sports betting compacts. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida sports betting market is gearing up for an October 15 launch and local horse…
Read MoreFederal Bill Drawn Up For Mobile Sportsbooks On Tribal Grounds
House Resolution 4308 is a piece of Federal legislation that was introduced to the U.S. Congress on July 1. H.R. 4308 would like to change the language of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) to allow for mobile sports betting on tribal grounds without any pushback that tribes could presently run into. There is no…
Read MoreGov. Desantis, Seminole Tribe Officially Sign New Gaming Compact
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe, allowing for sports betting. The compact also includes offering racetracks and roulettes to the local tribes. The Florida Legislature will come back for a special session in May to pass a bill authorizing the compact. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida is now…
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