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Florida judge dismisses challenge to Seminole sports betting compact on standing

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A Leon County circuit judge dismissed Protect the Constitution LLC’s challenge to Florida’s 2021 gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe, finding the group had not established standing. The court allowed the group until 21 November to amend its complaint; the ruling did not decide whether the compact complied with the 2018 constitutional amendment. The compact promises Florida at least $2.5 billion over its first five years, according to the state’s lawyers.

The compact remains in place, but the court did not decide whether it complies with the constitutional amendment.

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Wisconsin judge admits eight tribes to sports betting law challenge

A Waukesha County Circuit Court judge approved eight Native American tribes’ requests to join a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s online sports betting law. The court set a schedule for legal briefs through February and March, with oral arguments on 20 April 2027; a decision is unlikely before May. The law would allow the state to negotiate tribal agreements for online betting, but opponents argue the governor lacked authority to expand gambling this way.

Wisconsin's sports betting expansion will stay on hold for several more months after a judge let eight Native American tribes enter a legal challenge to the state's new betting law. Governor Tony Evers signed the legislation in April; it would enable the state to negotiate online sports betting agreements with tribal nations.

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