West Flagler Likely to Appeal Court’s Florida Sports Betting Decision, Could Face Long Odds

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…

Betr Out of Massachusetts, WynnBET Still Moving Through Process

Betr is completely out, is trying to get out, and sports betting customers have two less operators to choose from in the state moving forward.

Betr and WynnBET both announced they would be leaving the commonwealth last month. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved Betr s cessation plan today and the operator is now fully out of the state, while WynnBET is still moving through the process.

Betr noted that it would consider re-entering Massachusetts at a future date.

All Bets Final for Betr, WynnBET Moving On

A Betr spokesperson today said that all customer bets have been closed out. It closed its sports betting markets to Massachusetts customers on Friday, Feb. 16. Customers will have until March 16 to withdraw funds from their accounts, and any remain mo…