An important appeal date for the fate of is fast approaching, as West Flagler has until Monday, Aug. 14, to officially appeal a U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruling that restored a 2021 Florida gaming compact.
West Flagler, the plaintiffs in the hearing, have until Monday to file a petition for an en banc hearing of the U.S. Court of Appeals decision. If they do not file a petition by Aug. 14, the official mandate restoring the Florida gaming compact will go into effect on Monday, Aug. 21. If restored, the Seminole Tribe will once again be able to launch its Florida sports betting services, along with craps and roulette in its Florida casinos.
But what are the odds that West Flagler will appeal the decision? Or take the issue to the Supreme Court of…