Seminole Tribe gets win in Florida sports betting case

Dealing another victory to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, a federal appeals court has denied a request from pari-mutuel owners for a rehearing after a ruling that upheld a multibillion-dollar deal giving the tribe control over sports betting throughout the state.

2021 Seminole gambling deal decision reversed by federal appeals court

In a move that could remake Florida’s gambling landscape, a federal appeals court on Friday overturned a ruling that blocked a deal giving the Seminole Tribe control over sports betting throughout the state.

Reports: 1 of 2 winning Mega Millions tickets sold in Fort Myers

This weekend's Mega Millions Jackpot wasn't one of the largest in history, but it was a big deal for one ticket-holder who bought the lucky numbers in Florida. 

Gamblers may be entitled to refunds from Hard Rock Sportsbook app, experts say

The Hard Rock Sportsbook app shut down Saturday, more than a month after a federal court ruling deeming the Seminole Tribe's gaming compact with the state illegal. But there are still many questions about what will happen to the money that was made while the app was in operation.

Seminoles suspend sports betting after court rulings

Gambling on sports is off the table in Florida, at least for now, after the Seminole Tribe suspended its online sports-betting operations Saturday morning.

Court refuses to put Florida gambling ruling on hold

An appeals court rejected the Seminole Tribe's attempt to keep its sports betting app online after a federal judge ruled online betting in the state was not legal.

Sports betting app remains online despite judge's ruling against online betting in Florida

The Seminole Tribe's sports betting app is still live and taking bets, despite a judge's ruling that online sports betting is illegal in Florida. Legal experts say the tribe's attempt to appeal probably won't make much difference.

Tribe asks appeals court for stay in sports betting case

The Seminole Tribe has asked a Washington D.C.-based appeals court for a stay of a ruling that rejected a gambling deal allowing sports betting in Florida.

Sports betting compact between Florida, Seminole Tribe thrown out by federal judge

A federal judge ruled the online sports-betting deal between Florida and the Seminole Tribe violates federal law, which states that gambling can only take place on Indian land. After an appeal was filed, the tribe's mobile-betting app still allowed people to place bets from anywhere in Florida.

Seminole gaming compact gets nod, with caveats

The federal government has given tacit approval to Florida's gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe but expressed several reservations over several provisions.

Expanded sports betting proposal pitched to fund education

Sports-betting behemoths are banking on a similar strategy to legalize sports gambling across the state in a move that could unravel the cornerstone of a $2.5 billion deal recently struck by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe.