Hard Rock to Pursue Online Casinos in Case of Favorable SC Decision

If the legality of its online sports betting model is confirmed by the US Supreme Court, the Seminole Tribe will likely begin to pursue Florida iCasinos.

The statement was made by Jim Allen, Hard Rock International’s chairman who is also Seminole Gaming’s chief executive officer, during the East Coast Gaming Congress held last week. 

Floridians Are Interested in the Idea

Allen expressed the tribe’s interest in initiating the process of adding online casinos which would, in turn, restart conversations with the Senate, House, and governor’s office. 

This would lead to a political procedure the tribe would need to “navigate through.” 

The CEO added that Florida polling indicates state citizens are interested in having access to online casinos. 

Two months ago, Florida parimutuel owner West Flagler sent a petition to the US Supreme Court, asking it to hear its challenge of online wagers in the state in a tribal compact under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

While the Supreme Court decided to grant an extension for the Department of Interior to answer the petition, they are expected to decide whether they will accept the case in June prior to recessing fo