A Florida federal judge granted the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s request to intervene in a proposed class action against gaming vendor Seminole Hard Rock Digital. The lawsuit alleges misleading sports-betting ads, but the judge ruled the vendor cannot fully represent the tribe’s interests, which include sovereign immunity and gaming rights. The tribe seeks to dismiss the case, arguing it cannot be sued due to its legal status. The case remains ongoing.
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