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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Florida Horse Racetracks Move To Launch Retail Sportsbooks

Florida Sportsbook

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…

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Florida Passes Sports Betting Bill, Could Launch By October

Florida House

The sports betting bill in Florida was passed by both the Senate and the House. The deal is awaiting approval by the federal government before the final regulations can be put in place. Sports betting could launch by October 15. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Sports betting fans in Florida will soon see their own regulated market…

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Gov. Desantis, Seminole Tribe Officially Sign New Gaming Compact

Governor Desantis and the Seminole Tribe

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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New Casino Gambling Bill Could Bring Trump Casino To Miami

Doral

A new gambling bill is being presented in the Florida legislature to expand gambling outside of the local tribes. The Seminole tribe currently runs the gambling in Florida and is backed by Walt Disney who also opposed the expansion of gambling in Florida. Former President Donald Trump is looking to open a casino at the…

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