As the Supreme Court nears summer recess, the clock is ticking on a decision that may determine the future of the Florida sports betting market for the next decade and beyond.
On Thursday, the nation's highest court held a conference to discuss whether to take up a petition filed by a Florida parimutuel four months ago. The petition, filed by West Flagler Associates (WFA), asks the Court to decide on the legality of a 2021 gambling compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the state. Within the compact, Florida granted the tribe exclusivity on mobile sports wagering throughout the state, a provision that is being challenged by the parimutuel.
West Flagler filed a writ of certiorari in February to petition the Court for review. According to Supreme Court procedure, at least four of the nine justices must vote to grant certiorari to take up the case. Last month, the U.S. Department of the Interior filed a response, outlining why it believes the Court should not hear the matter.
The justices convened on Thursday for a private meeting to discuss a series of cases and vote on numerous petitions for review. The case, , has been distributed for Thursday's conference, according to the Court.