Regulated Online Poker Florida. The Sunshine State is a real poker state and their citizens want access to it. State officials aren't discussing online poker though and a regulation seems very far off. Many believe that it will come to Florida eventually, but that they will belong to the following states rather than the leading states. Florida being part of a interstate network would of course be great for online poker, but the population size of Florida makes it less likely.
| Online Poker Status |
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|---|---|
| Population 21 or older | 13.7 Million |
| Proportion of total US population | 6.36% |
| Live Poker | Yes |
| Estimated year for online regulation | 2018 |
| Probability - Interstate agreement | 15% |
Florida Senator and presidential candidate Marco Rubio is not a big fan of online gaming. In fact, the Republican has co-sponsored the Restoration of America’s Wire Act (RAWA), which seeks to ban iGaming on a federal level. But interestingly enough, he seems perfectly fine with the idea of online poker. Let’s discuss exactly why Rubio […]
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While Florida may not be anywhere close to legalizing online poker, politicians from the Sunshine State do at least have the game on their minds. Specifically, the Florida House Regulatory Affairs Committee recently approved a gambling package that would allow poker rooms to be separate from dog racing. Currently, poker rooms must be part of […]
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At the moment, much of the poker world is salivating over the realistic prospect of California legalizing and regulating online poker. The reason why is simple: California boasts a population of 38 million people and would offer a huge player pool. But there’s another big state that’s quietly considering internet poker too. Florida, which is […]
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