It's likely the end of the road for WFA's case as the Seminole tribe can continue operating its sportsbook product in Florida, closing the door for commercial operators.
On Monday (17 June) morning, the US Supreme Court denied the writ of certiorari (court process to seek judicial review of a decision) in the the Florida sports betting case filed by West Flagler and Associates (WFA). The decision means that digital sports betting can remain live in Florida. From here, WFA could again try to pursue its case through the Florida state court system.
In March, the Florida Supreme Court said it would not hear WFA’s quo warranto bid, calling it the wrong “vehicle” for the Florida sports betting case. The decision left the door open for WFA to re-file in a lower Florida court.
The case was first filed in federal court in the second half of 2021. At the federal level, WFA has now exhausted all routes.
“The Seminole tribe of Florida applauds today’s decision by the US Supreme Cour..