Florida has tribal casinos (Seminole compact), parimutuel wagering, and a state lottery. The Seminole tribe launched mobile sports betting through their Hard Rock Bet app in late 2023 after a drawn-out legal battle.
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Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling · 1-888-ADMIT-IT · 24/7
Put a lock between you and the apps.
Florida's program, Self-exclusion in Florida, is free and binding on every licensed operator in the state. Enroll below, then read how self-exclusion works so you know what it does and doesn't stop.
How self-exclusion works →Block the phone, not just the account.
A closed account reopens in a minute. A block on the device, with the passcode held by someone else, buys you the hour you need.
Block gambling apps and sites →Talk to one person this week.
A counselor in Florida who treats gambling, a Gamblers Anonymous meeting tonight, or someone who has been where you are. All three are free to find here.
Find help in Florida →Mobile sports betting is legal in Florida through the Seminole tribal compact (Hard Rock Bet). Tribal casinos, parimutuel wagering, and lottery are also legal. Commercial casinos are not.
Self-exclusion in Florida
Florida doesn't have one statewide program. Each casino, pari-mutuel and online operator runs its own, and the council lists them.
Enroll or learn more →Start with Florida's self-exclusion program, Self-exclusion in Florida, which is free. Florida doesn't have one statewide program. Each casino, pari-mutuel and online operator runs its own, and the council lists them. Then put a block on your phone so the apps and sites can't be reopened on a bad night, and talk to one person this week: a counselor who treats gambling, a Gamblers Anonymous meeting, or someone in recovery. Cope Compass lists Florida providers and meetings free, and the app gives you a two-minute check-in and people to talk to any hour.
Mobile sports betting is legal in Florida through the Seminole tribal compact (Hard Rock Bet). Tribal casinos, parimutuel wagering, and lottery are also legal. Commercial casinos are not.
Yes. Self-exclusion in Florida. Florida doesn't have one statewide program. Each casino, pari-mutuel and online operator runs its own, and the council lists them. Enrollment is free and runs through the program's own site, linked above.
Yes. Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling runs a confidential helpline for Florida, listed on this page with its hours (24/7). If you'd rather start with a person who gets it, Cope Compass's urgent help page covers who to call or text and what to do in the next hour, free and private.
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