They also argue that it violates the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act or IGRA because bets aren't being place on tribal land. West Flager Associates are suing the state and Governor Ron DeSantis over the compact arguing that it violates a Florida constitutional amendment requiring statewide voter approval of gambling expansions.
'The bigger issue is what West Flagler does in response to this soft launch, and they told the court not once but twice, and I'm talking about the Florida Supreme Court, that they will file what's known as an all writs motion,' attorney Daniel Wallach said.Īs Wallach explained West Flagler will likely ask the Florida Supreme Court to temporarily suspend the mobile sports betting provisions of state law while the case makes it way through the court. Supreme Court's decision last month when they denied a request by West Flagler Associates to block the compact from going into effect. The move to re-launch the app comes after the U.S. READ: Florida sports betting plan put on hold after halt by U.S. Tuesday's announcement comes after the Seminoles announced sports betting will commence in person at all six of its Florida casinos in December. Beginning in December, craps, roulette and in-person sports betting will be available in Florida.
