{"id":382926,"date":"2025-02-18T16:45:08","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T16:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=382926"},"modified":"2025-02-18T16:45:08","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T16:45:08","slug":"is-sports-betting-legal-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/is-sports-betting-legal-in-florida","title":{"rendered":"Is Sports Betting Legal in Florida? \u2013 Latest News and Updates for March 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From Dec. 7 2023, sports betting is available in-person at the first of three Seminole Tribe casinos as well as online with the Hard Rock sports betting app.<\/p>\n<p>Techopedia readers can continue reading to discover the latest betting updates surrounding the question \u201cis sports betting legal in Florida?\u201d, and the laws offering Floridian residents limitless opportunities to wager on their favorite sports teams.\u2019<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"florida_sports_betting_updates\">Florida Sports Betting Updates<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The landscape for Florida sports betting has seen a wave of changes, with more movement on the immediate calendar. Come back to this page for Techopedia\u2019s latest updates.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a timeline of recent activity:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Projected Dec. 7, 2023:<\/strong> Sports betting becomes available in-person at the first of three casinos operated by the Seminole Tribe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dec. 5, 2023:<\/strong> The Hard Rock sports betting online app is made available to all Florida sports betting customers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dec. 1, 2023:<\/strong> The U.S. Supreme Court grants an application to extend the deadline for filing its petition for writ of certiorari (asking U.S. Supreme Court to arrange a lower court to submit the case&#8217;s record for review) in the Florida sports betting case from Dec. 11. 2023 to Feb. 8, 2024.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov. 7, 2023:<\/strong> The Hard Rock betting app is live, providing limited access to existing customers, despite threats of legal action. Those actions are deemed unlikely by various attorneys on the subject.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov 1, 2023:<\/strong> Hard Rock announces final plans to operate in-person (retail) Florida sports betting on Dec. 7.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oct. 26, 2023:<\/strong> The U.S. Supreme Court denies a request that would have prevented Florida\u2019s Seminole Tribe from providing Florida sports betting as negotiated in a 2021 contract.<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2023: <\/strong>West Flagler and Associates, the firm acting as plaintiff against the state, asks the Florida Supreme Court to &#8220;find that Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state legislature exceeded their power in approving a 2021 compact with the Seminole Tribe that grants the tribe a monopoly on sports betting.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 2023:<\/strong> West Flagler Associates, owners of Florida casinos competing with the Seminole Tribe, appealed that June decision. Hard Rock&#8217;s re-launch is delayed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 2023:<\/strong> The U.S. Court of Appeals reverses the decision, saying the Seminole Tribe should be allowed to offer online betting in the state.<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 2021:<\/strong> Florida online sports betting stops when a federal judge strikes the deal. The ruling said it was in violation of state and federal laws.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2><span id=\"latest_florida_sports_betting_information\">Latest Florida Sports Betting Information<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Legal age for sports betting:<\/strong> 21<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legalized:<\/strong> Oct. 25, 2023, passed U.S. Supreme Court<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retail sports betting:<\/strong> Dec. 7, 2023<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online sports betting:<\/strong> Dec. 5, 2023<\/li>\n<li><strong>Daily fantasy sports: <\/strong>Operating but unregulated<\/li>\n<li><strong>Horse racing: <\/strong>1930s<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lottery: <\/strong>Jan. 12, 1988<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"is_sports_betting_legal_in_fl\">Is Sports Betting Legal in FL?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Yes. <\/strong>After the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request in late October 2023 that would have prevented Florida\u2019s Seminole Tribe from providing Florida sports betting as negotiated in a 2021 contract; the Hard Rock app was re-launched to limited access for existing customers on Nov. 7, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>The app went live to all Florida sports betting customers on Dec. 5, 2023, and retail sportsbooks are set to open beginning Dec. 7, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>These developments have made it possible for residents of Florida to bet on sports online and in-person through sportsbooks and pari-mutuel facilities run by, or in partnership with, the Seminole Tribe.<\/p>\n<p>Florida sports betting customers can also look into the viability of several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/gambling\/best-offshore-sportsbooks\">top offshore sportsbooks<\/a>, which are available in the US.<\/p>\n<p>The regulations may differ from those overseeing Florida&#8217;s legal operation, as in many instances they are set by international rules. Nonetheless, Florida sports bettors looking for an online option are still able to look into licensed offshore sportsbooks.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"what_online_sports_betting_apps_are_legal_in_florida\">What Online Sports Betting Apps are Legal in Florida?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As part of our Florida sports betting update, we want to answer the question: Is mobile sports betting legal in Florida?<\/p>\n<p>The Hard Rock Florida sports betting app is the only online option for Sunshine State residents. The app had its official launch on Dec 5 where it offers a full range of sports-betting opportunities to everyone in the state, aged 21+.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"latest_florida_gambling_laws_and_bills\">Latest Florida Gambling Laws and Bills<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The key <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Session\/Bill\/2021A\/2A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bill SB 2-A<\/a> ratified the state of Florida\u2019s agreement with the Seminole Tribe.<\/p>\n<p>Florida sports betting law follows that tribal agreement \u2013 the 2021 Gaming Compact \u2013 with the state of Florida.<\/p>\n<p>The Seminole Tribe controls gaming rights and owns exclusivity to run sports betting in Florida. Several of the specifics written into the 2021 Gaming Compact underscore the Tribe&#8217;s primary rights.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement allows the operators, the Seminole Tribe, what the compact calls &#8220;partial, but significant additional substantial exclusivity&#8221; for particular sports betting and casino gaming activities in the state of Florida.<\/p>\n<p>The Tribe must provide payments of revenue share. These are to be settled after consideration of the percentage rates as set forth in the agreement.<\/p>\n<p>The compact, with the agreed-upon duration ending July 31, 2051, specifies a guaranteed term payment. The amount is for $2.5 billion for the first five years.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"who_can_partake_in_florida_sports_betting\">Who Can Partake in Florida Sports Betting?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To participate in land-based and online sports betting in Florida beginning Dec. 7, 2023, at the Seminole Tribe\u2019s casinos, customers must be:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>21 years of age or older<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Although customers who wish to participate in lottery, bingo, poker and pari-mutuel wagering on horses can be aged 18+, the sports bettors in Florida must be 21 years or older. This is to satisfy the legal requirements set forth by the betting site.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Valid Government-issued ID, valid email.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to owning a valid government-issued piece of identification, potential Florida sports betting customers must maintain a valid email address. This will be used by the representatives at the sports betting operator to confirm and verify a customer&#8217;s standing during the initial application process.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Stay within State Borders<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As with all U.S.-based sports-betting apps, a licensed sports betting site or app requires customers to be physically located in the state to place sports wagers.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the GEO tracker makes wagering on the Hard Rock Florida app impossible outside of state boundaries.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Taxable Winnings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sports-betting customers are able to deduct losses while working with their tax representatives but also must be aware of the requirements that accompany winning large bets. Florida has no state income tax, but winnings of $5,000 or more trigger an IRS notice, and 24% will be withheld.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"is_horse_racing_legal_in_florida\">Is Horse Racing Legal in Florida?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Horse race wagering, which became legal in Florida during the 1930s, continues to be popular.<\/p>\n<p>South Florida&#8217;s Gulfstream Park is the annual destination for several Grade 1 thoroughbred races and has hosted several champions over the years.<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay Downs also is considered a terrific option to watch and wager on thoroughbred horse racing.<\/p>\n<p>Hialeah Park ended thoroughbred horse racing around the turn of this century but has since added Quarter Horse racing to its list of attractions, which include casino activities on site.<\/p>\n<p>Both destinations offer pari-mutuel wagering to their customer base.<\/p>\n<p>Pari-mutuel wagering, which determines the payout based on the odds at the start of a race, differs from sports betting, which determines a payout when the pre-event wager is placed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2><span id=\"more_on_florida_online_gambling\">More on Florida Online Gambling<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the subject of horse racing, we have useful guides on that and virtually all other sports menu items for readers to peruse.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/gambling\/florida\/sports-betting-fl\">Sports Betting in Florida<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/gambling\/florida\/sports-betting\/apps\">Sports Betting Apps in Florida<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/gambling\/florida\">Online Gambling Sites in Florida<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/gambling\/florida\/online-casinos\">Online Casinos in Florida<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/gambling\/florida\/online-poker\">Online Poker in Florida<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As of Dec. 7, 2023, when in-person sports betting begins, Florida will become the nation\u2019s largest legal sports-betting state. As for the various legal challenges, many of which are ongoing, there have been volumes of additional news and information reported, such as those from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tampabay.com\/sports\/outdoors\/2023\/11\/21\/seminole-tribe-sports-betting-monopoly-hard-rock-desantis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tampa Bay Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Among the more noteworthy items is that any ongoing litigation &#8212; federal cases and state cases included &#8212; will be drawn out and not likely to be addressed or certainly resolved until the middle of 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"other_types_of_gambling_in_florida\">Other Types of Gambling in Florida<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is more than just Florida sports betting in the state. From the lottery to poker to other casino options and more, there are gambling opportunities beyond the sports betting realm.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Types of Gambling<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Regulated<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Legalized<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Land-based casinos and sportsbooks<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Dec. 7, 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Online casino sites and apps<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Online poker<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lottery<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>1988<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Politics<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><\/time><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Is online sports betting legal in Florida?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yes. Pending any further legal maneuvering, sports fans in Florida, age 21 or over, are now able to place sports bets through the Hard Rock Florida sports betting app. Furthermore, as of Dec. 7, 2023, bets are scheduled to take place at the first of three physical casinos run by the Seminole Tribe.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Can I bet online in Florida?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yes, but only via the Hard Rock Florida sports betting app, as of Dec. 5, 2023. The app was re-launched on Nov. 7, 2023, but at the time, was only for existing Hard Rock app users. As of Dec. 5, it is open to all sports bettors in the state of Florida, age 21 or over.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">How many online sportsbooks are there in Florida?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Hard Rock is the only online sportsbook currently legal in the state of Florida as of Dec. 5, 2023. A commercial sports betting measure could bring well-recognized names such as BetMGM, FanDuel, and DraftKings to the state, but such a move is not on the immediate horizon.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">When did Florida sports betting re-launch?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Nov. 7, 2023, Florida sports betting resumed via Hard Rock\u2019s online sports betting app \u2013 but only for existing users. It launched in full on Dec. 5, 2023. The in-person sports-betting option in Florida was due to come into play on Dec. 7, 2023, at casinos run by the Seminole Tribe.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Can I make bets online or on my mobile devices in Florida?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yes, sports bettors can use the Hard Rock Florida sports betting app for online and mobile device sports betting. There is a minimum gambling age in Florida of 21 years, plus the user must be present within the state borders.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Do you have to live in Florida to bet online?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yes, sports bettors must be physically present in the state to use betting apps in Florida. Visitors from other states can wager while in Florida by signing up with Hard Rock Florida sports betting app, or, as of Dec. 7, 2023, visiting a Seminole Tribe casino that offers sports betting.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Is mobile sports betting legal in Florida?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yes, but only via the Hard Rock Florida sports betting app, as of Dec. 5, 2023. The app was re-launched on Nov. 7, 2023, but at the time was only for existing Hard Rock app users. As of Dec. 5, it is open to all sports bettors in the state of Florida, age 21 or over.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">How am I able to place a sports bet in Florida?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">As of Dec. 7, 2023, when in-person sports betting becomes available at Seminole Tribe casinos, there are two ways to place sports bets: Via the Hard Rock Florida sports betting app and in person at one of three Seminole Tribe casinos.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Is underdog fantasy legal in Florida?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yes. For background information, Underdog Fantasy allows you to risk real money in fantasy contests involving players and teams. There are individual pick\u2019em contests for college or professional leagues or as part of a draft for the NFL, NBA, NHL, and more. This form is a daily fantasy sports platform with a mobile app available. Further, it is a legal, regulated way to have money at stake.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"reference-content\">\n<div class=\"reference-heading reference-content-collapsible-heading\">\n<h2><span id=\"references\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reference-content-body\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Session\/Bill\/2021A\/2A\" target=\"_blank\">Senate Bill 2A (2021A) &#8211; The Florida Senate<\/a> (Flsenate)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tampabay.com\/sports\/outdoors\/2023\/11\/21\/seminole-tribe-sports-betting-monopoly-hard-rock-desantis\/\" target=\"_blank\">Want to know state of sports betting in Florida? Here\u2019s your answers<\/a> (Tampabay)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flgaming.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">Florida Gaming Control Commission<\/a> (Flgaming)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oppaga.fl.gov\/ProgramSummary\/ProgramDetail?programNumber=1028\" target=\"_blank\">No Title Available<\/a> (Oppaga.fl)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flalottery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Florida Lottery<\/a> (Flalottery)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Dec. 7 2023, sports betting is available in-person at the first of three Seminole Tribe casinos as well as online with the Hard Rock sports betting app. Techopedia readers can continue reading to discover the latest betting updates surrounding the question \u201cis sports betting legal in Florida?\u201d, and the laws offering Floridian residents limitless [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":286761,"featured_media":385308,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2178],"tags":[],"category_partsoff":[],"class_list":["post-382926","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports-betting"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.2 (Yoast SEO v24.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Is Sports Betting Legal in Florida? 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