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West Flagler to Fight Battle on Two Fronts With Immediate Petition to Florida Supreme Court
West Flagler Associates has petitioned the Florida Supreme Court to issue a writ of quo warranto to Governor Ron DeSantis. The casino operator argues that DeSantis overstepped the authority of his office in signing the gaming compact that allowed the Seminole Tribe to offer online sports betting throughout the state. On June 30, 2023, the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia […]
While Waiting on Sports Betting Outcome, Florida Gaming Regulators Target Props-Style DFS
As Floridians await the outcome of the sports betting legal battle, they might have one fewer sports wagering option. That’s because Florida gaming regulators have targeted props-style daily fantasy sports (DFS). The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) sent cease-and-desist letters to several operators on Sept. 19, including Underdog Fantasy, PrizePicks, and Betr Picks. In the […]
West Flagler Stay Could Delay Florida Online Sports Betting Indefinitely
The “motion to stay mandate” filed in West Flagler’s Florida sports betting case means that a legal launch of Hard Rock Bet is, at best, three weeks out. In reality, the Seminole Tribe of Florida may need to wait much longer to launch sports betting in the state. According to procedures, West Flagler’s filing started […]
Florida Sports Betting to Resume as DC Circuit Denies West Flagler Rehearing
Online sports betting in Florida could be underway again as early as next week as the DC Circuit Court of Appeals denied the request by West Flagler Associates for a rehearing en banc. In its ruling, the Circuit Court had anticipated the request and included the provision that the Seminole Tribe’s Hard Rock Sportsbook could not resume operations until seven days after the […]