Sports activities betting in Florida might turn out to be a actuality once more, because of a possible relaunch of the Arduous Rock sportsbook by the Seminole Tribe. This might coincide with the extremely worthwhile NFL season, with some consultants predicting it might generate over a billion {dollars} in income. Nevertheless, final week, the house owners of Magic Metropolis On line casino and Bonita Springs Poker Room had been denied a rehearing by a full circuit court docket. Which means on-line sports activities betting might probably resume as early as Monday, in keeping with sports activities gaming legal professional Daniel Wallach.

Wallach emphasizes the urgency of this resolution, stating that delaying till subsequent 12 months would lead to a lack of income alternative exceeding $1 billion. Nevertheless, he additionally acknowledges the challenges forward. Convincing the Supreme Courtroom to listen to the case is statistically unlikely, however Wallach believes the case possesses components which may catch the court docket’s consideration. He highlights the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act because the federal legislation governing gaming on Indian land, which solely permits playing on such lands.

Opponents of the Seminole Tribe argue that on-line sports activities betting ought to be allowed throughout the state, not simply restricted to Indian land owned by the tribe. In 2021, the state granted unique management over all sports activities betting to the Seminole Tribe. They launched the Arduous Rock Sportsbook app throughout that 12 months however needed to halt operations shortly after as a consequence of authorized challenges from West Flagler, the house owners of Magic Metropolis On line casino and Bonita Springs Poker Room.

The Seminole Tribe expressed satisfaction with the court docket’s resolution however didn’t disclose any particulars concerning a possible relaunch. West Flagler has remained silent concerning the continuing authorized battle.