Florida Gambling Laws

  

Code Section
849.01 et seq.; 550.001, et. seq

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Gambling
Playing or engaging in any card game or game of chance, at any place, by any device, for money or another thing of value

(2) All gambling paraphernalia and lottery tickets as herein defined used in connection with a lottery, gambling, unlawful game of chance or hazard, in violation of the statutes and laws of this state, found by an officer in searching a vessel or vehicle used in the violation of the gambling laws shall be safely kept so long as it is necessary. As of right now, Florida has no laws either for or against online gambling but has no regulated sites of its own to offer. However, since the legislature has a budget shortfall and what seems to be a favorable opinion about gambling within the state, it would be no major.

Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting
Pari-mutuel wagering meets of thoroughbred racing, quarter horse racing, or harness racing allowed with permit. Off-track and inter-track wagering allowed

Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting
Pari-mutuel wagering on greyhound dog racing allowed with permit. Off-track and intertrack wagering allowed

Casinos Allowed?
Pari-mutuel-style, not casino-style card rooms allowed. Tribal gaming pursuant to Indian Gaming Regulatory Act legal. Gambling devices otherwise prohibited

Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned
Penny-ante games with winnings not exceeding $10 permitted, including poker, pinochle, bridge, dominoes, and mahjongg, if conducted by adults in a dwelling. Cardrooms, bingo, gaming for charitable organizations allowed. Chain letters and pyramid schemes banned. Jah-alai allowed

Quick Links

  • Table Tracing Session Laws to Florida Statutes (2020) [PDF]
  • Table of Section Changes (2020)[PDF]
  • Preface to the Florida Statutes (2020)[PDF]
  • Index to Special and Local Laws (1971-2020)[PDF]
  • General Laws Conversion Table (2020)[PDF]
  • Florida Statutes Definitions Index (2020)[PDF]
  • Index to Special and Local Laws (1845-1970)[PDF]

2012 Florida Statutes

Chapter 849
GAMBLINGEntire Chapter
GAMBLING
849.04
Permitting minors and persons under guardianship to gamble.
849.07
Permitting gambling on billiard or pool table by holder of license.
849.085
Certain penny-ante games not crimes; restrictions.
849.091
Chain letters, pyramid clubs, etc., declared a lottery; prohibited; penalties.
849.092
Motor fuel retail business; certain activities permitted.
849.0931
Bingo authorized; conditions for conduct; permitted uses of proceeds; limitations.
849.0935
Charitable, nonprofit organizations; drawings by chance; required disclosures; unlawful acts and practices; penalties.
849.094
Game promotion in connection with sale of consumer products or services.
849.14
Unlawful to bet on result of trial or contest of skill, etc.
849.15
Manufacture, sale, possession, etc., of coin-operated devices prohibited.
849.16
Machines or devices which come within provisions of law defined.
849.161
Amusement games or machines; when chapter inapplicable.
849.20
Machines and devices declared nuisance; place of operation subject to lien for fine.
849.231
Gambling devices; manufacture, sale, purchase or possession unlawful.
849.29
Persons against whom suits may be brought to recover on gambling contracts.
849.30Florida
Plaintiff entitled to writs of attachment, garnishment and replevin.
849.31
Loser’s testimony not to be used against her or him.
849.34
Loser’s judgment; recovery of property; writ of assistance.

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849.36
Seizure and forfeiture of property used in the violation of lottery and gambling statutes.
849.37
Disposition and appraisal of property seized under this chapter.

Illegal Gambling Florida Laws

849.38

Florida Gambling Laws Poker

Proceedings for forfeiture; notice of seizure and order to show cause.

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