The Florida Senate passed legislation for sports betting in the state on Tuesday. The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Governor Ron DeSantis created a 30-year Tribal Gaming Compact that opens up sports wagering in the state. With a House passage on Wednesday, sports gaming in … Read more
Legal Florida sports betting will be a topic of discussion when the Florida Legislature convenes in March. A bill that would make mobile and retail sportsbooks legal in the Sunshine State has been pre-filed by Senator Jeff Brandes. It’s speculated that a legal sports gaming … Read more
Legal sports betting needs to be backed by 60% of the Seminole Tribe of Florida to move forward with Legislation. Currently, the state of Florida and the Tribe are at odds about a previous Gaming Compact. The market for legally gambling on sports matchups could … Read more
Legal sports betting in Florida seems unlikely as it would need approval by the Seminole Tribe to move toward before becoming law. FL SB 968 had no traction because it is not exclusive to the Tribe, allowing for other businesses to apply for licenses at … Read more
In the last 12 months, the handle collected by Jai Alai in the state of Florida was $8.45 million. In the period of 12 months in 2011-2012, that number was at about $30 million. William Hill US hopes to popularize the sport again and make … Read more
The state of Florida has three new sports betting bills ready to be seen at the start of the new year. These bills will allow for both retail and internet gambling on sporting events. Should they be signed into law, the state would have legal … Read more
Florida sports betting discussions were stalled in 2019 due to tribal compact complications. If passed, the FL sports betting bills would legalize sports gambling through the state lottery. FL SB 968 would legalize online sports wagering and mobile sports betting apps in Florida. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. … Read more