What about betting on the Florida Gators or Florida State Seminoles? You would be allowed to bet on Florida-based professional teams. 15 is the earliest possible date, according to the deal signed with the Seminole Tribe. Ok, so when is the soonest I could bet on a game? So even if a judge says you can’t bet on your phone from your couch, you would still be allowed to go to a Hard Rock property or race track to place wagers. It’s highly unlikely a judge would reject sports betting outright. The backers of Amendment 3 say they’ll sue, and everyone expects a judge, or judges, to ultimately decide.
If you can bet on sports anywhere in the state, but those bets happen on servers on Tribe properties, is that a violation of Amendment 3? Even the Tribe isn’t sure. Amendment 3, passed by voters in 2018, said that any expansion of gambling must be approved by voters - unless those new games are on Tribe properties. The deal with the Seminole Tribe would allow you to bet from your phone if you’re physically located in Florida. Would I really able to bet on games from my phone, on my couch?
