Sports activities betting in Florida could change into a actuality once more, due to a possible relaunch of the Exhausting Rock sportsbook by the Seminole Tribe. This could coincide with the extremely worthwhile NFL season, with some specialists 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 have been denied a rehearing by a full circuit courtroom. Which means on-line sports activities betting might doubtlessly resume as early as Monday, based on sports activities gaming lawyer Daniel Wallach.

Wallach emphasizes the urgency of this choice, stating that delaying till subsequent yr 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 courtroom’s consideration. He highlights the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act because the federal regulation governing gaming on Indian land, which solely permits playing on such lands.

Opponents of the Seminole Tribe argue that on-line sports activities betting must 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 Exhausting Rock Sportsbook app throughout that yr however needed to halt operations shortly after because 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 courtroom’s choice however didn’t disclose any particulars relating to a possible relaunch. West Flagler has remained silent relating to the continuing authorized battle.