When did gambling become legal in FL?

Gambling became legal in Florida with the passage of the Florida Lottery in 1986, allowing state-run lottery games. Subsequent legislation in the following decades expanded legal gambling to include casino gaming, Poker rooms, and pari-mutuel wagering. The most significant changes occurred with the approval of the Seminole Gaming Compact in 2010, which allowed tribal casinos to operate slot machines and card games. Over the years, various amendments and laws have further shaped the landscape of gambling in the state.