by Giovanni Shorter | Nov 29, 2021 12:09 pm | Sports Betting
The Seminole Tribe of Florida was denied a stay on sports betting during the appeal process. The Seminoles are appealing Federal Judge Dabney Friedrich’s decision to shut down sports betting in Florida. The stay would have allowed the Hard Rock sports betting app to...
by Jerad Paparella | Nov 23, 2021 12:00 pm | Legal
*edit: Near the bottom of the article, we claimed the “Florida Sports Betting Initiative” was sponsored by Florida Voters In Charge. The initiative is sponsored by Florida Education Champions.* Federal district court judge Dabney Friedrich ruled that the...
by Jerad Paparella | Nov 12, 2021 4:47 pm | Legal
Walt Disney Corporation CEO Bob Chapek announced Disney’s plans to “aggressively expand” into the sports betting world during the company’s Q4 earnings call. The announcement is a reversal of Disney’s current position, as they have spent over $2.3 million in...
by Evan Thornton | Nov 2, 2021 11:34 am | Regulatory
Florida residents can now place wagers with their phones on the Hard Rock Sportsbook app. The court hearing about sports betting will take place on November 5. John Sowinski is confident that his lawsuit will be successful, and app may have to cease. TALLAHASSEE, Fla....
by Jerad Paparella | Oct 29, 2021 12:38 pm | Legal
Under the Seminole Tribe’s Gaming Compact with Florida, pari-mutuel facilities can offer sports betting in partnership with the Seminole Tribe, who was granted an exclusivity agreement. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s Seminole Tribe has reached an agreement with...