DOJ urges Supreme Court to reject Maverick Gaming’s Washington challenge
The US Department of Justice urged the Supreme Court to reject Maverick Gaming’s challenge to Washington’s tribal-only sports betting model, according to an August 2025 filing. The DOJ said the Ninth Circuit had misapplied Rule 19 but argued that Maverick’s petition was an unsuitable case for review, citing its concessions, Chapter 11 bankruptcy and tribal compact issues.
The case could shape whether Maverick can challenge federal approvals of tribal gaming compacts.