Online Sportsbooks in
Florida
The Centennial State has left it to the people to decide wether sports betting should be made legal.
Online Sportsbooks in
Florida is expecting to take action soon when it comes to legalize Online Sports betting & Online Casino
Florida online sports betting
The fate of online sports betting in Florida currently rests in the voters hands. In 2018, after the senate reversed the federal ban on sports betting, the state amended the constitution, to ensure that any state decision on the subject would need to be decided by a referendum.
So democracy decides? Well... perhaps not. Recently disputes over the wording of the amendment, has led to a debate over wether sportsbooks could circumvent this rule. We think this is unlikely however due to the legal and political obstacles such a move would face, and we expect to see it go to the vote earliest November 2021.
BETTING IN FL - WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN'T DO
Bet on sports online ❌
Register with a sportsbook online ❌
Deposit & withdraw funds with a sportsbook online ❌
Bet on collegiate teams or collegiate games ❌
Bet on high/school sports ❌
FAQs Florida online betting
Here are your most commonly asked questions regarding online sports betting in Florida.
Is sports betting legal in Florida?
Sports Betting is not currently legal in Florida. Due to an amendment in the constitution, any decision about legalizing sports betting in the state would need to go to vote. The earliest a referendum could be called is November 2020.
Are there any sportsbooks in Florida?
There are currently no sportsbooks in Florida. There would need a to be a referendum, where voters would approve legal online sports betting before there would be any sportsbooks allowed to enter the state of Florida.
Does FanDuel sportsbook work in Florida
FanDuel will work on your mobile if you are in Florida, but you will not be able to place any wagers while you are within state borders.
Sports Betting is not currently legal in the state of Florida.
Does DraftKings sportsbook work in Florida?
DraftKings will work on your mobile if you are in Florida, but you will not be able to place any wagers while you are within state borders.
Sports Betting is not currently legal in the state of Florida.
Online Sports Betting in Florida
There is no doubt that all US sportsbooks will have their sights set on Florida once the state decides to put the question of legalization to a vote. Until then, however it looks like there is only one way that sports betting would arrive in Florida and that is via the Seminole tribe.
The Seminole tribe currently control the vast majority of the gambling market in Florida.
The state of Florida had enjoyed a lucrative deal with the Seminole tribe which saw the tribe pay a $350 million annual payment to the state. However, in early 2020 the deal fell apart after a dispute regarding the Jai-alai venues.
The state now has a $350 million hole to fill in the budget, and one way that to do that is to allow the tribe to offer online sports betting. This would not only patch things up between the state and the Seminoles, but it would also provide a significant tax boost for the state.
Time will tell if this will be possible, but we know for certain that November 2021 will be the earliest time that Floridians will be able to vote on the matter.
Sports betting in Florida: The legal situation in short
- In 2018 the senate struck down the federal ban on sports betting in the country, leaving it up to each state to decide wether they would legalize sports betting.
- Florida introduced an amendment to its constitution shortly after, which granted 'voter control of gambling in Florida'.
- In 2020 the agreement between the state and the Seminole tribe broke down, leading to talk of a new agreement which would grant the tribe with the right to offer online sports betting.
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Sports Teams in Florida
There is no shortage of sports teams in Florida to bet on, which makes it an incredibly attractive potential market for US sportsbooks.
The Centennial State has 11 professional sports teams.
MLB
Miami Marlins
Tampa Bay Rays
NBA
Miami Heat
Orlando Magic
NFL
Jacksonville Jaguars
Miami Dolphins
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NHL
Florida Panthers
Tampa Bay Lightning
MLS
Inter Miami
Orlando City SC
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