Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings: What it means for sports betting

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has filed a federal lawsuit accusing DraftKings of running an illegal, unlicensed sports gambling operation across the state.The Seminole Tribe submitted a 72-page legal complaint Thursday in Broward County. The lawsuit targets DraftKings, CEO Jason Robins, and DraftKings Predictions.The filing claims DraftKings bypasses state law by offering unlicensed sports betting via its prediction markets and Pick6 products. Under the 2021 Florida Gaming Compact, the Seminole Tribe holds exclusive rights to offer statewide sports wagering through its Hard Rock Bet platform through 2051.The lawsuit asserts DraftKings operates without state-mandated consumer protections. These safeguards include strict age verification, responsible gaming limits, and bans on specific college sports player props.It remains unclear when a Broward County judge will issue a preliminary ruling on the requested injunction.Court documents have not yet established the exact monetary amount Dra