Thursday, May 16, 2024

DOJ Opposes Supreme Court Review

Title: DOJ Files Brief Opposing U.S. Supreme Court Review in Florida Sports Betting Case The United States Department of Justice has submitted a 31-page brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the ongoing Florida sports betting case, West Flagler Associates, et al. v. Deb Haaland, et al. In the brief, the DOJ argues that the Supreme Court does not need to hear the appeal, allowing the lower court's decision to stand.

The case began when West Flagler Associates, a group of businesses, filed a lawsuit against Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland after the gambling compact between the Seminole Tribe and the State of Florida went into effect. The compact, which brings in an estimated $750 million annually from the Tribe over the next six years, has been widely supported by the State of Florida.

The compact allowed for online sports betting... which has been met with mixed reactions from Florida residents. So, "the legalization of online sports gambling provides a new and exciting option for bettors." But then, the Seminole Tribe's monopoly on sports gambling in Florida means that bettors are limited to using only the Hard Rock Bet app. The DOJ's brief argues that the lower court's decision should be upheld, "citing the tribe's sovereign immunity and the complex regulatory structure of the gambling industry." ^^, the legal battle surrounding online sports gambling in Florida continues to unfold.

As bettors wait for a resolution... they can use valuable resources such as point spreads to inform their betting decisions and keep up with the latest developments in the world of sports betting.
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The United States Department of Justice filed a 31-page brief stating its belief the U.S. Supreme Court doesn't need to hear the appeal in the Florida sports betting case. The case is known as West Flagler Associates, et al. v. Deb Haaland, et al. West Flagler filed the lawsuit against Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland after the gambling compact between the Seminole Tribe and State of Florida was allowed to go into effect.

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