The Seminole Tribe holds the sole rights to operate online and mobile sports betting in Florida. As prediction markets face increasing legal scrutiny, industry observers anticipate that DraftKings will move the case from state to federal court, following a precedent set by the prediction platform Kalshi in similar disputes.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Seminole Tribe Sues DraftKings and CEO Over Exclusive Florida Betting License
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A legal complaint filed in Broward County names CEO Jason Robins as a personal defendant in an effort to stop the company's prediction market activities in Florida. The Seminole Tribe of Florida alleges that DraftKings is operating an illegal gambling business that violates the exclusive gaming license held by Hard Rock Bet. The 72 page filing claims the company is using its prediction market tools to illegally offer sports betting to residents of the state.
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