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Seminole Tribe accuses DraftKings of running illegal gambling operation in Florida

Headline from WFLA

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (WFLA) — The Seminole Tribe of Florida has filed a suit against DraftKings, alleging that the company is operating an illegal sports betting business that violates state law. Under the 2021 Gaming Compact, the Seminole Tribe maintains exclusive control over sports betting in the stat…

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    Seminole Tribe suing DraftKings over alleged illegal sports betting in Florida (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    The Seminole Tribe has filed a lawsuit against DraftKings alleging the gambling company is operating an illegal sports betting business in Florida in violation of the Tribe’s exclusive compact with the state.

  2. Tampa Bay Times

    Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings, says group is running illegal Florida sports betting (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    TALLAHASSEE — The Seminole Tribe of Florida on Thursday filed a lawsuit against gambling company DraftKings and its CEO, accusing the group of running an illegal sports betting operation in Florida. Under a 2021 gaming compact signed by Gov.

  3. WSVN Miami

    Seminole Tribe of Florida filing lawsuit against DraftKings over exclusive sportsbook rights (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    The Seminole Tribe of Florida filed a lawsuit against DraftKings alleging the company is operating an illegal sportsbook in violation of a 2021 compact.

  4. Miami New Times

    Lawsuit: Seminole Tribe accuses DraftKings of ‘illegal’ gambling operation (opens Miami New Times)

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    Miami New Times's feed description

    Operators of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood are coming for DraftKings.

  5. FOX 13 Tampa

    Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings: What it means for sports betting (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    The Seminole Tribe of Florida has filed a federal lawsuit accusing DraftKings of running an illegal, unlicensed sports gambling operation across the state. The Seminole Tribe submitted a 72-page legal complaint Thursday in Broward County.

  6. WFLA

    Seminole Tribe accuses DraftKings of running illegal gambling operation in Florida (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (WFLA) — The Seminole Tribe of Florida has filed a suit against DraftKings, alleging that the company is operating an illegal sports betting business that violates state law. Under the 2021 Gaming Compact, the Seminole Tribe maintains exclusive control over sports betting in the stat…

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