Poker rooms are legal in Florida, as long as the operators are in compliance with state law. In order to be in compliance, poker rooms must have a valid license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
The DBPR issues licenses to businesses based on a number of factors, including whether the business is in the business of gambling.
There is no specific limit on how many poker rooms can operate in Florida, as long as they are all licensed by the DBPR. In fact, there are currently 11 licensed poker rooms in the state.
The legality of poker rooms has been an issue of debate in Florida for years. Some lawmakers believe that poker rooms are a form of gambling, and should be regulated accordingly.
Others believe that poker rooms are simply entertainment venues, and should not be subject to the same regulations as casinos.
In recent years, the legality of poker rooms has been largely uncontested. The DBPR has issued licenses to all 11 currently licensed poker rooms, without incident.
The only question remaining is whether or not lawmakers will decide to legalize poker rooms more broadly in Florida.
