26, 2023: The Department of the Interior declares sports wagering should resume in Florida. 6, 2023: Covers' Geoff Zochodne discusses the drawbacks of Florida's gaming compact. 12, 2023: Chief Justice John Roberts enters an order recalling and staying the Florida sports betting appeal mandate. 18, 2023: There's no need to stay a lower court ruling that could see legal Florida sportsbooks return, according to the Department of the Interior. 25, 2023: The Supreme Court rebuffed an emergency bid to block an agreement between Florida and the Seminole Tribe, setting the stage for the return of legal Florida sports betting. 1, 2023: In-person sports betting will return to Florida at three casinos run by the Seminole Tribe on Dec. 7, 2023: Hard Rock Bet relaunches in Florida after pausing online operations for nearly two years, granting limited access to existing customers. 17, 2023: The Supreme Court of Florida unanimously rejects a motion proposed by two gaming companies to shut down the state's limited version of online sports betting. Here's a timeline of Florida's sports betting journey to date: With existing customers getting the first look at the reskinned app, a full-scale launch seems imminent. Hard Rock Bet has returned - albeit in a limited fashion.
