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Florida House subcommittee advances amended HB 189 targeting non-Seminole online gambling

Regulation

Florida’s Industries and Professional Activities Subcommittee approved an amended HB 189 on 17 November, proposing criminal penalties for online gambling and sports wagering outside activities covered by the Seminole Tribe’s compact. The bill exempts daily fantasy sports and, if enacted, would take effect on 1 July 2026.

Operators outside the compact could face felony exposure if lawmakers enact the proposed restrictions.

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Enforcement & compliance

Manatee County commissioners approve ordinance targeting unauthorised gambling devices in Florida

Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance on Tuesday targeting unauthorised simulated gambling devices in Florida. The report said regulators confirmed that some operators resumed activity after raids.

Manatee County's board gave unanimous backing Tuesday to Ordinance 26-36. The measure, which applies in unincorporated areas, prohibits unauthorized simulated gambling devices and sets up civil enforcement provisions and penalties. Alongside it, the county approved a coordination agreement with the sheriff's office. Remedies the ordinance makes available against such devices include cease-and-desist orders and civil citations, among others. Its criminal penalties, however, remain misdemeanors.

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