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Tournament in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Tournament” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.

What does “Tournament” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Tournament” means a series of games that have more than one betting round involving one or more tables and where the winners or others receive a prize or cash award. (Fla. Stat. § 849.086)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.