Florida's Seminole Tribe Secures Victory in Court, Paving the Way for Online Sports Betting

An appellate court ruling has overturned a lower court ruling that had halted the $2.5 billion pact between the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe, potentially paving the way for online sports betting to return in the state. The ruling stated that the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act does not prohibit a gaming compact from discussing activities outside Indian lands, including online gambling. The Seminole Tribe is expected to resume sports betting within the next month, with the aim of expanding nationally. However, opponents argue that online gambling is still subject to the state constitution, which requires voter approval for any expansion of gambling.