DeSantis’ office files last-minute request to dismiss Florida sports betting lawsuit

In a response filed just before the midnight deadline Friday, Gov. DeSantis’ office asked the Florida Supreme Court to dismiss the lawsuit challenging sports betting in the state.

The late-night court filing came three weeks after the Seminole Tribe relaunched its mobile sports betting app and days before the planned relaunch of in-person craps, roulette and sports betting at all South Florida casinos on Thursday. No legal obstacles appear to stand in the way.

Much of the governor’s...