How to Sports Bet in Florida (Legally)












Most traditional sportsbooks aren’t legal in Florida - but you can still make trades legally through Novig’s commission-free, player-to-player sports prediction market.
Is sports betting legal in FL?
Yes, but with major limitations. Hard Rock Bet is currently the only legal sportsbook operating in Florida. However, access has been limited and subject to ongoing legal challenges.
Beyond Hard Rock Bet, Floridians can still make legal sports picks and win cash prizes through:
- Sweepstakes prediction markets (like Novig - 21+, location-based, no purchase necessary)
- Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) contests
As of October 2025, Florida has not legalized any other online or retail sportsbooks.
Legal ways to make picks in FL
Prediction Market
Play against real people on a commission-free exchange. Prices are set by the market (not the house). 21+, location-based access, no purchase necessary. This is the closest experience to a sportsbook in states without sportsbooks, but it’s legally
distinct via sweepstakes rules. Novig operates in FL under this model.
DFS
Lineups/projections contests are widely offered in FL; the state hasn’t passed a DFS law, but operators serve FL users.
Social / Sweepstakes “sportsbooks”
Dual-currency apps with no-purchase-necessary paths that emulate betting UX while using sweepstakes rules instead of sportsbook licenses. Novig is in this family but specifically a player-to-player prediction market (exchange) rather than fixed-odds pick’em.
Hard Rock Bet
The only legal sportsbook in Florida.
How Novig works in Florida
Novig is a commission-free, player-to-player prediction market operating under a sweepstakes model. Choose your style: take the best available price or offer your own. Two ways to play: Novig Coins (play for fun, hone strategies) and Novig Cash (compete for the chance to achieve rewards and win cash prizes).
Getting Started in FL
1. Create your account (21+).
2. Allow location so we can confirm you’re in Florida.
3. Choose your market and trade
- Market types (with examples): Spreads, Moneylines, Totals (Over/Under), Player Props (passing yards, rushing yards, receptions, anytime TD, first TD), Same-game style prop combos (when available), and Futures on select events.
- Two ways to price: Take the best available price for an instant match or Offer your own price and wait to be matched.
- Modes: Novig Coins (no purchase necessary) or Novig Cash (compete for the chance to win cash prizes).
- Tip: Active games = tighter spreads and faster fills.
What can I trade on Novig?
All the core markets you already know. Take the best price for an instant match or offer your own and get matched when another user accepts. Availability varies by sport, event, and liquidity.

Top traded NFL market types on Novig (last 7 days). Spreads & moneylines lead, with heavy user-to-user volume across props.
Real-Game Price Proofs (Why Novig Beats -110)
In active markets, Novig’s player-to-player pricing clusters near even money. That means you risk less for the same win than a -110 book line.
Proof A - SNF fills concentrate near even money
- 90% of fills at -102 or better within 3 hours of kickoff
- Why it matters: At -102, a $100 stake wins $98.04 vs $90.91 at -110 (≈ +7 - 8% more on wins).

SNF fills by price (T-3h -> kickoff). Volume peaks at -101/-100.
Proof B - MNF spread priced tighter than -110
- 94% of fills at -102 or better on BAL -4.5 / DET +4.5
- Why it matters: Competition between traders compresses spreads; you keep more of your edge.

MNF fills cluster -101 to +101; minimal volume at -110.
Quick math table:
At -110: Stake 100 -> win 90.91
At -102: Stake 100 -> win 98.04 (≈ +7.8%)
At -101: Stake 100 -> win 99.01 (≈ +8.9%)
Prediction Markets vs Sportsbooks
Who you face:
- Prediction market: other users
- Sportsbook: the house
How Prices Form:
- Prediction market: Market competition
- Sportsbook: House vig baked into lines
What you pay:
- Prediction market (Novig): commission-free exchange (you keep 100% of winnings; standard third-party fees may apply)
- Sportsbook: Books that price in a margin
Result:
- In active markets, user driven pricing can, and typically does, produce more favorable prices than fixed book odds. SNF fills by price (T-3h -> kickoff). Volume peaks at -101/-100.
FAQs
Are sportsbooks legal in Florida?
The only legal sportsbook in FL is Hard Rock Bet as of October 2025.
Is Novig legal in Florida?
Yes. Novig operates in FL as a sweepstakes prediction market (player-to-player exchange).
So how can I legally make sports picks in Florida?
Through sweepstakes/social prediction markets (like Novig) and DFS contests offered in FL.
What’s the difference between a prediction market and a sportsbook?
Prediction markets match players vs players and prices emerge from supply/demand; sportsbooks set prices and include a house margin.
Why can prices be better on a prediction market?
Because the exchange is commission-free and user-driven, competition can tighten spreads in active markets. Market conditions vary.
Do I need to be a FL resident?
No - residency isn’t required. You must be physically in an eligible state (FL qualifies).
What sports are available?
NBA, MLB, NCAAB, NHL, NFL, NCAAF, UFC, ATP, WTA, PGA, NCAAWB, WNBA, Soccer (availability may vary).
Is Novig really commission free?
Yes - Novig is a commission-free exchange. See Official Rules for details.
Compliance (Florida)
Novig operates as a sweepstakes prediction market in Florida. No purchase necessary. 21+. Location required. Void where prohibited. Market availability and pricing vary by game, sport, and liquidity. Settlement per Official Rules. Prize claims may require ID/eligibility checks. Standard third-party processing fees may apply. Past pricing does not guarantee future pricing.







