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Florida has a unique monopoly model. Hard Rock Bet is the only legal sportsbook, operated by the Seminole Tribe under a compact running through 2051.
Topic Cluster 1 state Updated 2026-04-30
Tribal-Compact Sports Betting States
States where sports betting operates under a tribal-compact framework rather than a commercial-operator licensing regime. Florida, Connecticut, Wisconsin, and others use various IGRA-based arrangements.
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Why This Group Of States Matters
Tribal-compact states operate under federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) rules, which differ structurally from commercial-licensing markets. Limited operator entry, compact-renegotiation timelines, and revenue-sharing arrangements all shape the consumer experience.
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What states are in this category?
1 states currently fall in this category: Florida. The list updates whenever a state's market structure changes (operator count, tax rate, or legal status).
Why does this category matter for bettors?
Tribal-compact states operate under federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) rules, which differ structurally from commercial-licensing markets. Limited operator entry, compact-renegotiation timelines, and revenue-sharing arrangements all shape the consumer experience.
How were these states selected?
States are filtered by their operator count or market structure as recorded in our state-data ground truth file, verified monthly.
Where can I see the underlying data?
Each state has a dedicated guide page (/states/[slug]/) with the full operator list, tax history, regulator information, and timeline. For aggregate fiscal data across all 38 legal jurisdictions, see our /research/sports-betting-tax-revenue/ analysis.