Well, even though the “stay” that prevents the Seminole Tribe and Hard Rock Bet from going live with online bets was denied, West Flagler & Associates continue to push back against Hard Rock Bet. November 1, 2023: Sources announce that Hard Rock Bet plans to launch new casino games in FL, with mobile to hopefully follow. “Retail” simply means “in-person and not online” – and as December 7, Hard Rock and Seminole casino properties fully launched in the retail realm of sports betting! December 5, 2023: Hard Rock Bet is officially open to all users. Overall, the Hard Rock Bet platform can be described as slightly better than adequate. In addition to Florida, Hard Rock Bet is live in Arizona, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia, and is powered by GiG, offering a large variety of betting options. On the other hand, iOS apps must be distributed via the App store, which has a stringent approval process, so you might find many horse racing bet sites don’t have a downloadable app for Apple phones. Joe has written for a wide variety of sports betting and casino sites including TopBettingSites, FootballBettingSites and OnlineBettingSites.
Caesars is already present in Florida via its retail casino, Isle Casino Pompano Park, located just 20 minutes north of Fort Lauderdale. Well-versed in retail sports betting, Florida sports, and the online gambling market as a whole, BetMGM Sportsbook is always among the first to secure and offer legal sports bets in a majority of states offering them. Your account and bankroll can be used to bet in person at the retail locations in most cases. November 7, 2023: The Seminole Tribe surprisingly launches the Hard Rock Bet app (again) for existing users and opens an Early Access waitlist for future users. Their decision against West Flagler and for the Seminole Tribe is a fair indicator of where they’ll land regarding mobile betting and IGRA- so we’re hoping to see a permanent solution come about sometime soon. Lawmakers in New York passed legislation to legalize and regulate fantasy sports in 2016. The law requires operators to register with the New York State Gaming Commission and comply with regulations regarding advertising, fair games, and security. December 14, 2022: The DC Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments regarding Florida sportsbooks. September 19, 2023: Hard Rock Bet was hopeful to relaunch in Florida, but West Flagler & Associates expect the “stay” that bars the Seminole Tribe from offering betting to remain for quite some time, and lawyers on the side of the Tribe have yet to hear from the US Circuit Court of Appeals.