Posts Tagged ‘Seminole Tribe of Florida’
Florida 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 MoreSeminole Hard Rock Becomes First Online Sportsbook In Florida
The Seminole Tribe of Florida launched their Hard Rock Sportsbook on Monday without any prior warning in press releases or promotional materials. The surprise launch comes just before an important court hearing on Friday which will rule on the legality of the tribal compact’s mobile sports betting provision. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida has become the…
Read MoreNew Legislation In Florida Has Sportsbooks Fund Education
Florida lawmakers are seeking to amend the Constitution of Florida to get sports betting opened on a commercial level. Sportsbooks in Florida have already been passed as a regulated market with the Seminole Tribe of Florida earlier this year. It is the argument of lawmakers that amending the constitution through a public vote would allow…
Read MoreLegal Challenges Up Ahead For Florida Sports Betting Legislation
Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida have agreed on a gaming compact that would allow legal sports betting in Florida. The proposed bill would allow for in person betting on tribal lands. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida sports bettors were jumping for joy on Friday as governor, Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of…
Read MorePackage Of Three New Gaming Bills Filed In Florida
Three gaming bills to create a gaming control commission in Florida were filed on Wednesday and will be heard in the Senate on Monday. FL SB 392 that would regulate a mobile and retail sports wagering industry in Florida has not progressed in the legislature, having had its first and last introduction in March. The…
Read MoreNew Casino Gambling Bill Could Bring Trump Casino To Miami
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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