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Supreme court intention sought for Florida’s contentious sports betting landscape

Publish Date: 02/21/2024
Fact checked by: Mark Lewis
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The legal battle over sports betting in Florida, driven by the Seminole Tribe’s monopoly and exclusive rights, has reached the threshold of the United States Supreme Court.

West Flagler Associates and Bonita-Fort Myers Corp., two prominent pari-mutuel companies, have filed a plea to the Supreme Court for a review of the judgment allowing the Seminole Tribe to regulate sports betting statewide.

The case hinges on whether federal law and state constitutional amendments were violated in granting the Seminoles this authority. The legal challenge may set an influential precedent regarding similar agreements between states and tribes across the nation.

Florida’s sports betting market has been operational since November 2023, led by the Seminole Tribe’s Hard Rock Sportsbook. However, opponents argue that this agreement is detrimental to pari-mutuel facilities and their ability to offer sports betting services.

The Compact Controversy

At the crux of the issue is a 2021 gaming compact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe, granting them exclusive control over electronic sports wagering throughout the state.

Pari-mutuel companies argue that this agreement violates both federal law and a state constitutional amendment requiring voter approval for gambling expansion. They also claim that U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland exceeded her authority in approving the deal, which extends beyond tribal land.

The Seminole Tribe’s control over sports betting includes mobile applications and casino games like craps and roulette.

Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, Floridians have been participating in sports betting through the tribe’s Hard Rock Sportsbook. Payments from the tribe to the state began in January 2024, totaling $58 million in the first month.

While the Florida Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis support the agreement, the validity of the compact is being challenged by pari-mutuel companies in court.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision could potentially impact the future of sports betting in Florida and other states with similar agreements between tribes and governments.

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