The Florida state legislature passed a bill legalising sports betting this week, and although this has come as welcome news to many gambling incumbents, Dustin Gouker argues there are still ‘speed bumps’ to overcome.

What is it?

The Legal Sports Report breaks down the biggest US sports betting business stories of the week, this time focusing on the prospect of regulated sports betting in the state of Florida.

Who is it?

Adam Candee, Managing Editor of Legal Sports Report

Dustin Gouker, Head of Content, US, Catena Media

What is being said?

Identifying Florida as the ‘big fish,’ Candee quizzed Gouker for an update on the situation regarding legal sports betting in the Sunshine State.

Gouker remarked: “This is, depending on who you talk to, good news or bad news. Florida sports betting passed the legislature this week in a special session convened just to deal with a game compact related to the Seminole Tribe and other matters related to gambling in the state. 

“As far as we are concerned, this legalises betting and sports betting in the state, which sounds like cause to celebrate and normally we would be but there are still more issues when it comes to betting in Florida. 

“There are speed bumps or major things could derail sports betting in Florida, so first up is it deals with the federal compact with the Tribe in the state, this has to go for federal approval, and a lot of people think this will get struck down, that sports betting will not be allowed to stand as part of this compact, which would put us back to square one.”

Why should I watch it?

To hear a breakdown of the issues surrounding the legislation of sports betting in the state of Florida.

Where can I see more?

Source – Legal Sports Report YouTube Channel