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Sports Betting in Florida

Fully Legal

Last verified: April 2026

Quick answer: Florida bettors have access to 1 licensed sportsbook, 6 CFTC-regulated prediction markets, 4 peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchanges.

Licensed Sportsbooks

State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 13.75%. Online betting legal since December 2023.

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks. Florida currently has only a tribal-monopoly retail/online operator (Hard Rock Bet). Federally regulated prediction markets are also accessible.

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.

Legal Status

Tribal monopoly — only Hard Rock Bet operates. "Hub and spoke" model where all mobile bets are deemed to occur on tribal land. Ongoing legal challenges from excluded competitors.

Online sports betting has been legal in Florida since December 2023.

Tax Information

Operator tax rate13.75%

13.75% revenue share from the Seminole Tribe's marketing, plus 10% from pari-mutuel partners.

College Betting Restrictions

College bets allowed.

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