The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has denied a request from West Flagler for an en banc rehearing of its decision to restore a 2021 Florida Gaming Compact, potentially clearing the way for a launch of.
En banc hearings are rarely granted by the D.C. Circuit Court, but it s another blow to West Flagler s fight to block a U.S. Department of the Interior approved Florida Gaming Compact that gives the Seminole Tribe a Florida sports betting monopoly and allows its casinos to offer roulette and craps.
West Flagler now has 90 days to decide whether to potentially request a writ of certiorari to hear the case with SCOTUS. The party can also decide to take the issue to Florida courts if it so chooses.
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In the rematch in Chapel Hill on March 2, UNC pulled away for a 79-70 victory to clinch the outright ACC title. The Heels led by 16 in the second half before NC State made a late push to cover as 11-point underdogs. Bacot dominated with 23 points and 13 rebounds.
Overall, UNC has won 6 of the last 7 in the series and 10 of 13 against the spread. The Tar Heels lead the all-time series 120-59. This will be the first time the rivals have met in the ACC Tournament since 2012.
NC State s Implorable Run
NC State has been the Cinderella story of the ACC Tournament, becoming the first 10-seed ever to reach the championship game. The Wolfpack lost four straight to end the regular season at 17-14 overall and just 7-13 in ACC play. They barely squeaked into the tournament as the s…