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Fla. Stat. § 849.08 — Gambling

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 849: Gambling, Florida Statutes.

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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 849.08

Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.

Fla. Stat. § 849.08Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes

Whoever plays or engages in any game at cards, keno, roulette, faro or other game of chance, at any place, by any device whatever, for money or other thing of value, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

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Questions this section answers

Is gambling a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Gambling is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 849.08.

Which Florida statute covers gambling?

Gambling is governed by Fla. Stat. § 849.08 (Gambling).

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