Posted On: July 29, 2009 by Mussallem & Forbess

Bookmaking in Florida

There has been much debate about legalizing gambling in Florida. There is actually Florida law about gambling and bookmaking. To be convicted of Bookmaking, you have to:

1. Engage in Gambling

2. While engaged in Gambling, you took a bet.

3. The bet was on contest of skill, power, speed, or endurance. (sports)

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