Florida Sports Betting Laws
Florida is the only U.S. state where one operator (Hard Rock Bet) holds the entire legal market. That structure rests on two pillars: a 30-year tribal compact and a 2018 constitutional amendment. Here is each one explained.
2021 Seminole Gaming Compact
The 30-year tribal-state agreement that gives the Seminole Tribe of Florida the exclusive right to offer sports betting throughout the state; the legal foundation that makes Hard Rock Bet the only sportsbook in Florida.
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A 2018 ballot amendment requiring statewide voter approval before any new casino gambling can be authorized in Florida; the constitutional firewall that effectively locks out commercial sportsbooks like FanDuel and DraftKings.
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