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Florida sports betting developments lead weekly industry roundup

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A weekly sports betting roundup reported several Florida developments, including the Seminole Tribe’s statewide launch of its Hard Rock Bet app and the opening of retail sportsbooks, craps and roulette at tribal casinos. The Seminoles also filed an amicus brief supporting state officials in West Flagler’s Florida Supreme Court challenge to the 2021 compact; the court had yet to decide whether to hear the case.

The litigation concerns the compact underlying Florida sports betting and could affect operators relying on it.

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Florida seeks dismissal of Seminole sports betting lawsuit

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office has asked a Leon County judge to dismiss a challenge to the state’s 2021 gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe. The state argues the plaintiffs lack standing and that the compact complies with Florida’s 2018 amendment; the agreement allows statewide online sports betting with wagers processed on tribal land. The case is before Leon County Circuit Court.

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