On August 6, the Seminole compact with Florida was deemed approved by the U.S. Department of Interior.
New legal challenges have been filed in state and federal courts regarding the validity of the compacts. The state of Florida must respond by the end of the month to the state-based legal challenge.
Additional legal challenges, likely from the No Casino Florida group could also be filed.
Several political action committees have been established that will seek to get language on the ballot. One is being led by DraftKings and FanDuel to allow for statewide mobile sports betting (not controlled by the Seminole). Another is sponsored by Las Vegas Sands to help them secure a land-based casino. A third is being supported by a local Pari-Mutuel, but its purpose is not clearly defined.
You may access the August 6 letter from the U.S. Department of Interior to The Honorable Marcellus W. Osceola, Jr. – Chairman, Seminole Tribe of Florida here.
