Sports Betting in Florida
Fully LegalLast 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
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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