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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