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/ Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a new gambling deal with Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Marcellus Osceola Jr. The complicated 30-year pact faces significant hurdles before Florida residents and visitors legally could use their phones to place bets on their favorite sports teams. After years of legal wrangling and failed attempts to seal a deal, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida have nailed down a gambling agreement to bring sports betting to the state and rake at least $2.5 billion into state coffers within five years. But the complicated 30-year pact faces significant hurdle...

The deal is expected to help the state recoup $2.5 billion over the next five years, according to the governor's office. The Legislature would have to ratify the compact, which could be done during a special session the week of May 17. That all could be for naught, though. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland must first sign off on the agreement. If she does so, the deal will likely face a court challenge. One court challenge may come from NoCasinos.org, the not-for-profit organization behind passage of Amendment 3 in 2018 requiring referendums on any future expansion of gambling. Dani...

Florida gambling deal with Seminole Tribe faces legal questions State, Seminole Tribe of Florida reached deal April 23 Dara Kam, Senior reporter, News Service of Florida Published:  Tags:  Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida. (Hard Rock Hotel & Casino) TALLAHASSEE – After years of legal wrangling and failed attempts to seal a deal, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida have nailed down a gambling agreement to bring sports betting to the state and rake at least $2.5 billion into state coffers within five years. But the complicated 30-year pact faces significant hur...

The complicated 30-year pact faces significant hurdles before Florida residents and visitors legally could whip out their phones and place bets on their favorite sports teams.

Florida governor's tentative gambling agreement could face legal challenges © Provided by WESH Orlando gambling When Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a tentative, 30-year agreement with the Seminole Tribe, he promised it will deliver at least $2.5 billion in revenue over the next five years and create a framework for sports betting. Lawmakers will meet in a special session May 17 to hammer out a new gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe.Sign up for our Newsletters He also promises increased profits for pari-mutuels that handle bets on racing, jai-alai, card games and slot machines. Fred Guzma...