25, 2023: The Supreme Court rebuffed an emergency bid to block an agreement between Florida and the Seminole Tribe, setting the stage for the return of legal Florida sports betting. 1, 2023: In-person sports betting will return to Florida at three casinos run by the Seminole Tribe on Dec. 7, 2023: Hard Rock Bet relaunches in Florida after pausing online operations for nearly two years, granting limited access to existing customers. 17, 2023: The Supreme Court of Florida unanimously rejects a motion proposed by two gaming companies to shut down the state's limited version of online sports betting. Ron DeSantis and two other lawmakers unsurprisingly reject a Florida sports betting challenge, 5, 2023: Hard Rock Bet opens its sportsbook app to all Florida bettors for the first time in two years.ĭec.
26, 2023: West Flagler Associates continues to challenge the legality of Florida sports betting, arguing Florida voters should have the right to approve any casino gambling expansion under Amendment 3.ĭec. Here's a timeline of Florida's sports betting journey to date:ĭec.
Hard Rock Bet has returned to Florida, with a full-scale state-wide launch taking place on Dec.
