Sports Betting in Florida

Fully Legal

By DawBets · 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.

Hard Rock Bet★ 4.9

Flash Drops rewardsTiered progression

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.

Kalshi★ 4.9

CFTC-regulatedSports event contractsLive trading

Polymarket US★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedFully collateralizedNo margin or leverage

Robinhood★ 4.7

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated50-state availabilitySports contracts in 18 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated38-state availabilitySports contracts in 17 states

Crypto.com Event Contracts★ 4.5

CFTC-regulated10 major sportsUSD + crypto deposits

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

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

Fliff★ 4.6

Social sportsbookDual-currency (Fliff Coins + Cash)Largest US sweepstakes operator

Rebet★ 4.4

Social sportsbookDual-currencyMobile-first

ProphetX★ 4.7

Peer-to-peer exchangeDual-currency model~3% commission

Novig★ 4.8

Peer-to-peer exchangeNo vigReal-money sweepstakes

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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Frequently asked questions

Is sports betting legal in Florida?

Yes. Online sports betting is legal in Florida since December 2023. 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.

What is the sports betting tax rate in Florida?

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

What is the minimum age to bet on sports in Florida?

You must be at least 21 years old to bet on sports in Florida.

Can I bet on college sports in Florida?

College bets allowed.

How many online sportsbooks are available in Florida?

Florida has approximately 1 licensed online sportsbooks, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and others. Compare odds across all available books with DawBets.

When did Florida legalize online sports betting?

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

Can I use Kalshi in Florida?

Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated prediction market available to Florida residents. It offers sports event contracts under federal commodities regulation, separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Is ProphetX available in Florida?

Yes. ProphetX, a peer-to-peer sports prediction exchange operating under a sweepstakes model, is available to Florida residents.

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