Florida Supreme Court Upholds Seminole Tribe's Online Sports Betting Agreement

The court dismissed a challenge on a technicality, leaving the compact intact and the legal battle ongoing.

The Florida Supreme Court ruled against opponents of the Seminole Tribe's online sports betting compact, citing a procedural error in the challenge.
Opponents, including parimutuel firms, argue the compact grants the tribe a monopoly and bypasses a constitutional amendment requiring voter approval for gambling expansion.
The compact, signed in 2021, is projected to generate significant revenue for both the tribe and the state, with estimates reaching $4.4 billion by the end of the decade.
Legal challenges continue in federal court, and the U.S. Supreme Court is petitioned to take up the case, potentially prolonging the legal battle for years.
The decision allows the Seminole Tribe to maintain its online sports betting operations, which began last year and have already generated over $120 million in revenue for Florida in 2024.