Posted in Poker May 20th, 2010
Is online poker for real money legal in the state of Florida?
I am considering using my poker skills to make some extra money gambling online, but do not want to violate any laws. I am new to the state of Florida, so I am unsure of the state laws that pertain to online gambling for real money. Could someone please give me the scoop? Layman’s terms please. I do not not need replicated statutes that make it hard to understand. Thanks.
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6 Comments on this post
Posted by NFL Football Fan May 20th, 2010 at 3:45 am
It is currently not legal online but you can go to any of the real money casinos to play poker also as a source below is a list of online sportsbooks that will help you out and have great bonuses.
Posted by GamblingMaster May 20th, 2010 at 4:44 am
I think Florida is one of the states where its legal, infact the situation in whole USA with gambling is not clear enough, but there are no laws against it. Only law against banks that allow people to deposit to gambling sites. You will not be persecuted for playing online poker, thats for sure, there are millions of americans playing online.
Posted by pdq May 20th, 2010 at 5:05 am
As others have said, the answer to your question is “no”. On-line gambling IS legal in the USA.
“Be careful” is the only thing I’d like to add! Playing for money on-line is not the same as playing live poker. If you are consistently winning at live poker, you certainly COULD win on-line, but it’s a tougher skill level on-line.
Proceed with caution.
Posted by Pirate May 20th, 2010 at 5:40 am
I’m not sure. This online poker site is legal in the US ( http://www.nopaypoker.com/?refid=noreality ) because you don’t gamble any of your own money. All of the players money comes from ads. It’s free and doesn’t require personal information… Cashes out to Paypal, Neteller, and Moneybookers.
Posted by Royal Flush May 20th, 2010 at 6:14 am
its legal , ive been doing it for 10+ years and never had any problem at all. Play at a legit site with good bonuses. i play at one that gives 100% bonus on every poker deposit
Posted by TheMadProfessor May 20th, 2010 at 6:38 am
Currently, it’s completely legal in Florida. However, there is discussion in the State Legislature regarding it, with some proposing a complete ban (albeit, with no reasonable explanation how they would enforce it) and others proposing some degree of control and taxation (ditto.)