Seminole Tribe suspends Florida online sports betting app after appeals court denies stay
Monday 06 de December 2021 / 08:25
⏱ 2 min read
(Florida).- The Seminole Tribe of Florida shut down its online sports betting app Saturday after being dealt its latest legal defeat in a case that has halted a massive expansion of gambling throughout Florida.
The tribe said it will temporarily stop taking bets on its Hard Rock Sportsbook app in response to a federal appeals court decision rejecting its request to allow wagering to continue as it pursues an appeal.
The Friday ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit follows a lower court’s decision to block an agreement between Florida and the Seminoles to allow online sports betting because it violates a federal rule requiring a person to be physically on tribal land when wagering. The lawsuit, which was filed by non-Indian casino owners in Florida, challenged the approval of the deal by the U.S. Department of the Interior, which oversees tribal gambling operations.
The suspension of the betting app comes just over a month after it started accepting wagers, with it now displaying a message to customers that it will temporarily suspend operations in Florida. A spokesperson for the tribe said account balances will be refunded as requested and that it looks forward to defending the validity of their agreement with the state in court.
The agreement had made Florida the latest state to legalize sports gambling since a 2018 Supreme Court ruling. About half the states and the District of Columbia have legalized betting on sports in some form.
The lower court’s decision, which came late last month, also blocks the tribe from adding roulette and craps to its Florida casinos.
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had worked out the compact with the tribe earlier this year and the state was poised to receive $20 billion over the next 30 years.
Categoría:Legislation
Tags: Sin tags
País: United States
Event
GAT EXPO CARTAGENA 2026
24 de March 2026
Gamification with Purpose: Andrés Blanco Explains How to Drive Real Engagement at GAT Expo Cartagena
(Cartagena de Indias, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At GAT Expo Cartagena 2026, one of Latin America’s most important gaming industry events, Andrés Blanco, Managing Director and Chief Product Officer at Gamanza Engage, shared his vision of how gamification can become a strategic tool to foster genuine user engagement.
Monday 30 Mar 2026 / 12:00
Nevada’s Regulatory Model, Taxation Challenges and Prediction Markets Take Center Stage at GAT Expo Cartagena
(Cartagena de Indias, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During a high-level fireside chat at GAT Expo Cartagena 2026, Brian Krolicki, Vice Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission, and Rodrigo Afanador Carrasco, CEO of Zamba and General Manager of Grupo Vicca, explored key regulatory challenges shaping the global gaming industry, with a particular focus on Latin America.
Monday 30 Mar 2026 / 12:00
GAT Expo Cartagena 2026 came to an end after a resounding success
(Cartagena de Indias).- With this closing, GAT Events continues its remarkable 2026 circuit with upcoming stops in Mexico City, São Paulo, San Juan, Bogotá and Santo Domingo, consolidating its presence as a B2B platform for the development of the legal gaming business in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Friday 27 Mar 2026 / 12:00
SUSCRIBIRSE
Para suscribirse a nuestro newsletter, complete sus datos
Reciba todo el contenido más reciente en su correo electrónico varias veces al mes.