Legal sports betting by state / Florida

Is sports betting legal in Florida?

Legal, online and in person

Yes. Sports betting is legal in Florida, including online and mobile betting through state-licensed sportsbooks.

Sports betting in Florida is offered only by or with the Seminole Tribe of Florida under its 2021 gaming compact. Mobile bets placed anywhere in the state count as conducted on the Tribe’s lands, where the servers are located. The Tribe’s sportsbook is Hard Rock Bet, and disputes go to the Seminole Tribal Gaming Commission first.

Questions

Is sports betting legal in Florida?

Yes. Sports betting is legal in Florida, including online and mobile betting through state-licensed sportsbooks.

What is the legal betting age in Florida?

21. You must be at least 21 to place a sports bet in Florida.

Who regulates sports betting in Florida?

The Florida Gaming Control Commission.

Sources

• Florida Gaming Control Commission: FAQ
• Florida Gaming Control Commission: Patron Dispute Process
• Florida Statutes § 285.710 (2026)

Laws change. We check each state against its regulator; if you see something out of date, write to [email protected]. This page is information, not legal advice.

Other states with the same status: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas. All states.