Florida Urges Judge to Toss Lawsuit Challenging Seminole Control of Online Sports Betting

Florida urges judge to toss lawsuit challenging Seminole control of online sports betting

The state wants a Leon County circuit judge to toss out a lawsuit that alleges a deal allowing the Seminole Tribe of Florida to offer online sports betting violates a 2018 constitutional amendment aimed at limiting casino gambling.

Florida takes aim at a challenge to sports betting

By Jim Saunders ©2025 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The state wants a Leon County circuit judge to toss out a lawsuit that alleges a deal allowing the Seminole Tribe of Florida to offer online sports betting violates a 2018 constitutional amendment aimed at limiting casino gambling. Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office last week filed a 34-page motion to dismiss the lawsuit, which was filed in April by Protect the Constitution, L…

State Takes Aim at Sports Betting Challenge

TALLAHASSEE — The state wants a Leon County circuit judge to toss out a lawsuit that alleges a deal allowing the Seminole Tribe of Florida to offer online sports betting violates a 2018 constitutional amendment aimed at limiting casino gambling.