By Arthur Surn
The state of Florida has recently adopted a new law allowing U.S. residents to gamble within the state. However, sports betting in Florida is still heavily regulated, which means you have to be on the alert and know the ins and outs of the new rules.
While this article is not meant to shed light on betting tips, we hope it will help you navigate through the nuances of sports gambling in Florida as of 2024. We will also expound online betting platforms and popular casinos within the state.
Available types of sports betting in Florida
- State Lottery. There are more than 10 thousand lottery retailers in the state where it is possible to bet on local games or multi-state openings. Scratch-off tickets and terminal games are also a thing to try, yet underage citizens are not allowed to participate in these kinds of activities.
- Pari-Mutuel Betting. With this kind of betting, gamblers are able to place their bet together in a pool while the facility, or the “house”, takes a cut. Upon payoff odds calculation and closing of all bets, the final payout is given to pari-mutuel bettors.
- Cruise Ship Gaming. When on a cruise ship, gamblers do not have to comply with the state legislation, which allows them to relish games such as Roulette, Blackjack, Video Poker, and Craps without second thoughts.
- Limited Social Gambling. By the state law, there is a limitation for players to bet only 10 US dollars per hand.
International sportsbooks that are legally eligible for betting in Florida
While the majority of online betting platforms are considered illegal in Florida, some of them are still accepted by the law.
Bovada
Operating legally in Florida, there are no laws stipulating the termination of the company’s betting activity.
BetOnline
This offshore sportsbook mostly involves domestic games, stimulating FL residents to bet on state teams.
XBet
XBet is a sportsbook with license and is accepted as a legal company within the gambling industry of Florida. It provides outstanding graphics and live dealer matches, which makes it popular among FL residents.
MyBookie
Offering a plethora of international betting services, MyBookie also provides bonuses amounting to 1,000 US dollars.
Is it possible to get arrested for betting illegally in Florida?
Even though sports betting is not fully legal by the law of Florida, it is still impossible to get arrested for using offshore platforms. However, if found betting with a sportsbook that is illegal and is operating within the state, you may be charged with acting against the law.
Stay Updated
This article is not intended to be exhaustive, which is why it does not offer full information on the current legislation of the state of Florida. If you are based in Florida and interested in gambling, read up on it. Depending on the sportsbook, its legality may vary, so make sure you are fully informed about whether you should start betting. And last but not the least, always remember that no matter what your actions are, you are the one taking responsibility for them.
