Gaming Law in Florida

This page covers gaming law as it applies in Florida — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what gaming protects generally, see the national overview.

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Laws that govern gaming in Florida

Florida state law

Title XLVI - CRIMES > Chapter 790 - WEAPONS AND FIREARMS FL 790 § 790.001
Cited in 32 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title XLVI - CRIMES > Chapter 849 - GAMBLING FL 849 § 849.09
Cited in 14 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title XLVI - CRIMES > Chapter 849 - GAMBLING FL 849 § 849.01
Cited in 9 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title XXXIII - REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, INVESTMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS > Chapter 560 - MONEY SERVICES BUSINESSES > Part I - GENERAL PROVISIONS FL 560 § 560.103
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title XXXIX - COMMERCIAL RELATIONS > Chapter 679 - UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE: SECURED TRANSACTIONS > Part I - GENERAL PROVISIONS FL 679 § 679.1021
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title XLVI - CRIMES > Chapter 823 - PUBLIC NUISANCES FL 823 § 823.05
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.

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Federal law

Title 25 — Indians
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988
Establishes the regulatory framework for tribal gaming on Indian lands. Codified at 25 U.S.C. ch. 29.

Where to go & how to get help

Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for gaming in Florida.

National Indian Gaming Commissionagency
Federal agency that approves tribal gaming ordinances, regulates Class II gaming, and oversees minimum internal controls at tribal casinos across the country.
USA.gov — Find legal aid and free legal serviceslegal aid
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Legal Services Corporation — Get legal helplegal aid
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
American Bar Association — Free Legal Help & Lawyer Referralbar referral
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
USA.gov — State attorney generalagency
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.

Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.