Florida Gambling Laws
2019 Florida Statutes. 849.01 Keeping gambling houses, etc.— Whoever by herself or himself, her or his servant, clerk or agent, or in any other manner has, keeps, exercises or maintains a gaming table or room, or gaming implements or apparatus, or house, booth, tent, shelter or other place for the purpose of gaming or gambling or in any place. RELATED: Florida, the Seminole Tribe, and a still-contentious gambling deal » Legalized sports betting is inevitable, but it won’t happen in the near future in Florida, said Bob Jarvis, a law. Gambling Age in Florida. Like many states, the gambling age in Florida depends on the game in question. To play bingo or poker, players must be aged 18 or over. Other forms of gambling, such as table games, slots, and betting on races require players to be 21 and over. There are exceptions to the rule, like casino cruises that leave Port Canaveral. Gambling at online casinos. Gambling at online casinos in Florida is a bit of a tricky one. It’s not expressly prohibited for people to play at online casinos in Canada or other overseas territory. But it’s definitely not permitted either. Running an online casino that is based in the state of Florida, however, is completely illegal.
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February Web Letter 2021
Each month the FCCG creates and posts a new web letter that speaks to different topics and areas of concern regarding problem gambling within the state of Florida. Topics range from resources available to tips regarding responsible gambling. The sole purpose is to educate and create discussion surrounding the state of gambling in Florida and the resources that are available to help those in need. Click here to download!
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