Supreme Court upholds Florida gambling compact with Seminole Tribe

An appeal against Florida's agreement granting the Seminole Tribe sole authority over online sports betting was rejected by the US Supreme Court. This move is anticipated to increase gaming revenue for the state.

Initially contested on the grounds of violating the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, the compact has been a source of legal dispute since its inception. The Act's requirement that gaming take place on tribal territory is violated, according to opponents, who said that allowing bets to be placed off tribal lands via online platforms
 
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