The fight for and online gaming marches on as the Department of the Interior submitted a response to West Flagler s request for an en banc hearing of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia’s decision to restore a 2021 Florida gaming compact.
The D.C. Circuit Court ordered a response two weeks ago, a rare request when en banc hearings are being considered, and gave them a deadline of today to submit.
The tribe submitted its 25-page response around 4 p.m. and contends there are no matters of exceptional importance within the court s ruling that would necessitate an en banc hearing.
En Banc Hearings Only Granted in Rare Circumstances
The Department s response contends that en banc hearings are only granted in the rarest of circumstances and the r…
With legislative session scheduled ending later this month, the state s sports betting hopes now have a definitive running clock.
For the first time since the Senate a bill to legalize sports betting, the Georgia House of Representatives held a public committee hearing on the legislation. Time is running out for sports betting, though, as the state s session is scheduled to end on Thursday, March 28.
The House Committee on Higher Education held an initial hearing for , which would effectively legalize online sports betting for 16 license holders in the state if approved by Georgia voters in the general election.
Always Room for Daily Fantasy Sports
Sen. Clint Dixon (R-45) presented his bill to the committee this afternoon, but no action was taken. The triggeri…