State of Play
Explore the national and state-by-state impact of the casino gaming industry, as well as key regulatory and statutory requirements in each state.
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Number of Casinos 15
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Economic Impact $12.70 Billion
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Jobs Supported 72,892
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Tax Impact & Tribal Revenue Share $2.14 Billion
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Gross Gaming Revenue $690.9Million (2023 Commercial)
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All location data is as of Dec. 31, 2023.
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Number of Casinos 8
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Economic Impact $4.33 Billion
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Jobs Supported 22,737
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Tax Impact $706.2 Million
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Gross Gaming Revenue $690.9Million (2023)
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All location data is as of Dec. 31, 2023.
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Number of Casinos 7
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Economic Impact $8.37 Billion
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Jobs Supported 50,155
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Tax Impact & Tribal Revenue Share $1.43 Billion
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Gross Gaming Revenue $2.56 Billion (2016)
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All location data is as of Dec. 31, 2023.
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1035
850-487-1395
Website
The Office of Slot Operations within the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering regulates slot machine operations.
The Office of Slot Operations is charged with the oversight of the day-to-day operations at slot facilities, as well as the licensing of individuals and ensuring the integrity of slot machine gaming in the state.
AVAILABLE GAMING LICENSES
Slot Machine Operator License
Business Entity Occupational License
For more information on available gaming licenses, see Regulatory Fact Sheet.
The Seminole Tribe of Florida is the only tribe in the state of Florida authorized to offer Class III gaming.
The Seminole Tribal Gaming Commission is primarily responsible for carrying out the tribe’s regulatory responsibilities under the tribal gaming ordinance, the compact, and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (the IGRA).
The Governor’s Office in Florida provides oversight of Indian casinos through the state compliance agency (SCA). The compact agreements stipulate that the SCA has the authority to ensure games are conducted in compliance with compact provisions. The SCA can be any agency which the Florida legislature has designated for this purpose. Under the latest compact, the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering has been appointed with state oversight.
The Seminole compact terminates in 2030; however, some of its provisions authorizing the tribe to offer specific games terminated in 2015.
AVAILABLE GAMING LICENSES
Supplier of Gaming Goods or Services License
For more information on available gaming licenses, see Regulatory Fact Sheet.
GAMING TAX RATE
There is a 35 percent slot machine tax.
TAX PROMOTIONAL CREDITS
None
WITHHOLDINGS ON WINNINGS
None
TAX ALLOCATION
Slot machine tax is distributed to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund of the Department of Education.
EXCLUSIVITY FEE
In May 2019, the Seminole Tribe ceased payments to the state for violation of the tribal-state gaming compact. Until the state and the tribe reach a new agreement over certain card game exclusivity, the tribe will no longer make payments.
TAX PROMOTIONAL CREDITS
None.
WITHHOLDINGS ON WINNINGS
None.
STATE USE OF REVENUE
None.
TRIBAL USE OF REVENUE
Requirements as described in IGRA.
STATUTORY FUNDING REQUIREMENT
Slot machine facilities are required to pay an annual “compulsive or addictive gambling prevention program fee” of $250,000.
SELF-EXCLUSION
Yes
COMPLIMENTARY ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
None
ADVERTISING RESTRICTIONS
Each slot machine gaming licensee must establish a responsible gaming advertising program.
ON-PREMISE DISPLAY REQUIREMENT
Required for slot machine gaming licenses
AGE RESTRICTIONS
21+ years of age to gamble
21+ years of age on floor
STATUTORY FUNDING REQUIREMENT
No less than $250,000 per facility annually
SELF-EXCLUSION
Patrons may self-exclude for a minimum of one year, five years, or a lifetime.
COMPLIMENTARY ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
None
ADVERTISING RESTRICTIONS
Advertising and marketing must contain a responsible gambling message and a toll-free helpline number for problem gamblers.
ON-PREMISE DISPLAY REQUIREMENT
Signs bearing a toll-free helpline number and educational and informational materials must be made available at conspicuous locations.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
The Seminole Tribe have instituted a policy that prohibits individuals under 18 years of age from taking part in live poker or bingo. An additional policy is in place that restricts individuals under 21 years of age from participating in any other form of casino gaming.
OPERATION ON HOLIDAYS
Yes
TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Must be approved by a licensed independent testing laboratory.
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REQUIREMENTS
Federal compliance regulations.
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Must be formally approved by state, and requires state employee to be present for delivery.
RESTRICTIONS ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
None
CREDIT OFFERED TO PATRONS
None
SMOKING BANS
Yes
CASHLESS GAMING & ALTERNATIVE PAYMENTS
Yes. Florida gaming laws and regulations allow for slot machine games to include electronic payment systems, except a credit card and debit card. Additionally, Florida does not accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment.
TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Yes
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REQUIREMENTS
Federal compliance requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act.
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Federal shipping requirements under the Johnson Act apply.
RESTRICTIONS ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Yes
CREDIT OFFERED TO PATRONS
Yes
SMOKING BANS
Yes.
CASHLESS GAMING & ALTERNATIVE PAYMENTS
Yes. Electronic payment systems are permitted for slot machine games. Additionally, Florida does not accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment.
AUTHORIZED OPERATORS
The Seminole Tribe of Florida
MOBILE/ONLINE
Allowed statewide
TAX RATE
Retail: 13.75%
Online: 10%
INITIAL LICENSING FEE
Licensing regulations have not been announced by the Tribe.
LICENSE RENEWAL FEE
N/A
AMATEUR RESTRICTIONS
Wagering on the following types of events are prohibited:
- Bets on youth sports.
- Proposition bets on college sports.
TAX ON PROMOTIONAL CREDITS
No
AGE RESTRICTIONS
Must be 21 years old.