The NFL team tweeted its fans and 983,000 followers, reminding them to “protect their rights” and “vote no on Amendment 3.”
A total of 60% of votes are needed for it to take effect.
The Amendment in question does not directly deal with sports betting but, if passed, would force any future gaming expansion through a referendum and not legislative votes.
This would slow down the process in a state where the Seminole Tribe has significant influence on gaming issues.
The Seminoles, along with Disney World Services, owners of ESPN, have been pushing for a “Yes” vote, while FanDuel and DraftKings have invested in efforts to promote a “No” response.
This is the first time a major US sports team has spoken out in favour of a vote in any direction, and reflects the current political climate and public opinion toward sports betting in the country.
