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The Seminole Tribe’s Hard Rock Bet is Florida’s only authorized mobile sportsbook, meaning visiting fans cannot place conventional sportsbook wagers through DraftKings or FanDuel while in the state.
A Sarasota Magazine explainer describes why travelers arriving for spring training may lose wagering access through apps they use at home. An account registered in another state does not authorize bets everywhere.
Betting access depends on physical location
Sportsbook apps typically check a phone’s location to determine whether they can legally accept a wager. Changing a billing address does not change where a customer is physically located when placing a bet.
An app may still allow a visitor to sign in, view an account balance or review previous wagers even when it will not accept a new bet. Account access and wagering access are separate functions.
That distinction can affect fans attending games at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, CoolToday Park in North Port and LECOM Park in Bradenton.
Florida’s mobile wagering rules for visitors
Florida’s mobile sports betting arrangement stems from the Seminole Tribe’s 2021 compact. It faced legal challenges, including questions about wagers placed away from tribal land. Court decisions and a later settlement left the compact in place, according to Sarasota Magazine.
Visitors must be at least 21 to place a legal sports wager in Florida. Before traveling, bettors should check an operator’s state coverage, location-permission requirements and account rules rather than assume an existing account will work for wagering across state lines.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call Florida’s problem gambling helpline at 1-833-PLAYWISE (1-833-752-9947).
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Source: As reported by Sarasota Magazine.
