FL Seminoles and DOI Pushing “A New Narrative” on Sports Betting
Lawyer Daniel Wallach accuses Seminoles and DOI of "re-inventing the compact" in their appeal to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. The original compact between the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe only allowed for in-person wagering on tribal property, whereas the online component was allowable by Florida law.
The Seminole Tribe and the U.S. Dept. of the Interior are pushing a novel argument for reinstating the Tribe's new gaming compact with the State of Florida.
After a series of court rulings ending in December 2021, the only live sports betting app in Florida by Hard Rock was shut down after only a month of operation. FanDuel and DraftKings tried and failed to create a ballot measure with nothing else going on. Florida lawmakers have until early next spring to reignite the debate.
The US Court of Appeals announced 2023 as the deadline for further appeals. The case may end up being argued before the Supreme Court. Florida bettors are having to figure out other ways to bet on the ongoing NFL season, the upcoming MLB postseason, and NBA seasons.
