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If you're trying to stop sports betting in Florida, start with the tools your state already gives you. Below is how to lock yourself out of the sportsbooks here and where to find free support for you or someone you love.
Florida at a glance
| Online sports betting | Yes, through licensed apps |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 |
| Regulator | Florida Gaming Control Commission |
| Statewide self-exclusion | No single statewide list |
| How to sign up | Inside the Hard Rock Bet app |
Is sports betting legal in Florida?
Florida's legal sports betting runs through the Seminole Tribe, with one online sportsbook (Hard Rock Bet) and betting at Seminole casinos. It started in 2021, then relaunched in November 2023. You have to be at least 21 to bet on sports in Florida. Betting is overseen by the Florida Gaming Control Commission.
How to self-exclude from sports betting in Florida
Think of self-exclusion as a decision you make on a clear day for the version of you that shows up on a bad one. Licensed sportsbooks have to honor it.
Florida's state self-exclusion program covers pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms and slots, and it's done in person. It doesn't cover the Seminole Tribe's sportsbook. To stop sports betting, use the self-exclusion option inside the Hard Rock Bet app or contact its customer support, and ask Seminole casinos about their own exclusion program.
See the official information for current details.
Not sure which list covers which app? This chart sorts it out, and the self-exclusion guide walks through signing up.
Game days in Florida
Most bets get placed during games, not before them. In Florida, that means games involving the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles are where your plan has to hold. Pick the games you'll watch this month and decide who you'll watch with. When it's close late, put the phone in another room.
Then there's Daytona 500 and The Players Championship (Ponte Vedra Beach). Days like that are when a lot of people slip, so plan something you'd actually rather be doing.
More on this in watching sports after you quit.
Lock your phone and your bank account
Offshore sites don't care about state lists, so the blocks on your own devices matter as much as the paperwork. Put a blocker on your phone and laptop and hand the passcode to someone you trust. This guide walks through each layer.
Then handle the money side. Pull your cards off every betting site, and if you're carrying debt from betting, talk to a nonprofit counselor through NFCC.org before you try to fix it alone.
Free help in Florida
You don't have to pick the perfect option. Pick one and start this week.
- Low-cost or free treatment: start with the National Council on Problem Gambling's resources for Florida. It lists who to call in Florida.
- Talk to someone now: the National Problem Gambling Helpline is free and confidential, 24/7. Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738).
- Free meetings: Gamblers Anonymous meets in person and on Zoom on every day of the week. What your first meeting is like.
- A gambling counselor: general therapy helps, but a specialist knows the patterns. Start on Find Help with your state picked.
- In crisis: call or text 988, or call 911 if you're in immediate danger.
If you love someone who bets in Florida
Being on the other side of someone's betting is hard. You deserve support too. Gam-Anon meetings are free, and our family page covers what to say and how to keep your money safe.
FAQ
What's the legal sports betting age in Florida?
You have to be at least 21 to bet on sports in Florida.
How do I self-exclude from sports betting in Florida?
Florida's state self-exclusion program covers pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms and slots, and it's done in person. It doesn't cover the Seminole Tribe's sportsbook. To stop sports betting, use the self-exclusion option inside the Hard Rock Bet app or contact its customer support, and ask Seminole casinos about their own exclusion program.
Does self-excluding from one app cover every sportsbook in Florida?
No. Each app's self-exclusion only covers that app, and Florida doesn't have one list that covers them all. Exclude in every app you've used, and add a blocker for offshore sites.
Where can I get gambling treatment in Florida?
Gambling-specific programs are rare in Florida, so most people here start with online therapy or a counselor through the state's resources. If you need more than that, some residential programs in other states accept out-of-state patients. See your options on Find Help.
Sources: Florida Gaming Control Commission: pari-mutuel self-exclusion; Fox Sports: where sports betting is legal (May 2026); Cope Compass: self-exclusion by state; National Council on Problem Gambling: help by state; NCPG: 1-800-MY-RESET. Checked October 2026. Rules and programs change, so confirm current details on the official page before you rely on them. Unbettable isn't affiliated with any sportsbook, casino or state agency.
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