In May 2021, a tribal compact was signed that allowed the Seminole Tribe to offer sports betting. Florida first had legal sports betting available to the public in November 2021. The path since then has not been kind to those who are residents of the state and wish to legally gamble on sports.
Is sports betting legal in Florida?
No, sports betting is no longer legal in Florida. Although, in late 2021, it was active, a federal judge ruled that the deal between the state and Seminole Tribe of Florida violated the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
So, as of December 4th, 2021, sports betting is illegal in the Sunshine State. The next potential opportunity for residents to vote on commercial sports betting in the state will be in 2024.
Is DraftKings sports betting legal in Florida?
Currently, DraftKings sports betting is illegal in Florida. However, DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) is available for residents.
Why is Sports Betting Illegal in Florida?
Sports betting is illegal in Florida because its original implementation was unconstitutional and quickly removed.
There are many paths toward legal sports betting in Florida, but they will take years to implement and make available to the public. The original design brought sports betting to the state in mere months but was thrown out in weeks.
Patience may be required to make sports betting a permanent addition in Florida.
When Will Florida Sports Betting Start?
Because of when the next vote is capable of taking place, sports betting won’t arrive until 2025, provided everything moves as quickly as possible.
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Latest Florida sports betting news
- DraftKings and FanDuel worked together towards getting a measure for a betting-related amendment to the state’s constitution on the 2022 ballot. It didn’t gather enough signatures.
- The D.C. circuit put out a schedule on the case, implying that a ruling won’t be made until 2023.
