Written by :
Published on :
At this time you can only bet sports at internationally-licensed online sportsbooks in the Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg area. The state of Florida is not expected to offer sports betting any time soon.
|
*100% signup bonus all deposits up to $1000 |
When Will I Be Able to Bet Online With a Florida-Based Site or App?
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision opened the doors for legalized sports betting in the United States.
An amendment on the state ballot this coming November places the power to legalize sports betting in the state in the voters hands. Should that amendment pass, the ability to allow sports betting actually becomes all the more complicated.
Lawmakers have been at odds over gambling expansion for years, and having the likes of Disney pump money into anti-gambling coalitions can't be helping matters.
This may not be much of a loss.
Whereas internationally-licensed sportsbooks (also referred to as offshore sportsbooks) do not impose a tax on wagers, individual U.S. states will.
Why Bet Mobile
Internationally-licensed mobile sportsbook betting advantages - Sign up here
| Supplement your casino sports book account where applicable | More free cash deals - Up to $1000 at AmericasBookie | Bet LIVE IN-PLAY many televised games as they are being played up to the final second | Bet from anywhere - no state or country restriction |
| Digital payouts available in just a few hours | Minimum wager just US$5 | Live dealer casino included |
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
