A challenge to sports betting in Florida has now reached the highest court in the land as the US Supreme Court is now poised to decide the fate of domestic sportsbooks in the Sunshine State. History Of Florida Sports Betting In 2021, the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Governor Ron DeSantis signed a revised gaming …
The state of Florida entered into a gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida in 2021 that included allowances for sports betting to occur on tribal lands. Under this compact, the Seminole Hard Rock Sportsbook was permitted to accept wagers online and via a mobile sports betting app. The basis of this operation was …
DraftKings’ and FanDuel’s $20 million Florida sports betting investment is officially a wash. How Ballot Initiatives Work The two sportsbooks had previously collaborated to fund a ballot initiative that would override the restrictions of Florida’s Seminole Gaming Compact. The compact gave Florida’s Seminole Tribe exclusive rights to host both in-person and legal online sports betting. …
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is quickly assembling the state’s new Gaming Control Commission despite the recent overturning of the Seminole Gaming Compact. DeSantis Shapes New Gaming Commission On Wednesday, the Governor announced that he would be appointing Professional Regulation Secretary Julie Brown as head of the 5-member panel. Other appointees included Michael Yaworsky and Charles …
Well, this is it folks. It’s your last chance. Maybe in a lot of ways. But it’s definitely your last chance to get your bets in at any of the best online sportsbooks offering lines on the 2020 Presidential election. The Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden showdown has been the most expensive election in history, …
Destin’s City Council recently approved of an ordinance which would ban gambling within the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village’s city limits. Known as a hot spot for tourists due to their perfect white sand beaches, fishing spots, and overall upscale aesthetic appeal Destin has decided not to further capitalize on the potential revenue gambling venues are …
The future of gambling and sports betting is dead in Florida if Amendment 3 passes, according to the two largest daily fantasy sports providers. DraftKings and Fan Duel both sent out press releases on Thursday, October 4th, warning voters of the Sunshine State about Florida Amendment 3, and how it attempts to mislead residents of …