Florida is one of the country’s great racing states and a dual betting market. Online horse race betting in Florida is available to bettors 18 and older through licensed advance-deposit (ADW) racebooks — AmWager, TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing, DRF Bets, NYRA Bets and 1/ST BET all accept Florida customers and cover the state’s tracks alongside national and international simulcast from one account. ADW wagering isn’t codified in statute, but national racebooks operate freely.

Florida is a Thoroughbred powerhouse: Gulfstream Park runs year-round and hosts the Florida Derby and the rich Pegasus World Cup, Tampa Bay Downs adds a seasonal circuit, and the famous Ocala farms feed both. Sports betting is separate — under the 2021 Seminole Tribe compact it runs exclusively through Hard Rock Bet, for customers 21 and over.

Greyhound racing was banned by referendum and ended in 2021.

Florida (FL) Horse Race Betting Facts: Online horse race betting in Florida is available to bettors 18+ through national ADW racebooks (accepted, not codified). A Thoroughbred powerhouse — Gulfstream Park (year-round; Florida Derby + Pegasus World Cup), Tampa Bay Downs (seasonal), Ocala breeding farms. Sports betting = Hard Rock Bet only (2021 Seminole compact), 21+; greyhound racing banned 2021. Top Florida horse racing betting sites & apps (ADWs): AmWager (best), TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing, DRF Bets, NYRA Bets, 1/ST BET — each with welcome offers and promo codes.

Best Horse Racing Betting Sites in Florida (2026)

All major US Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) apps operate in Florida. Each lets you bet every Florida track plus US, UK and international racing from one account. Minimum age 18.

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   ★ TOP PICK

   AmWager

   ★ 4.8 / 5

   Florida is a Thoroughbred powerhouse — Gulfstream Park hosts the Pegasus World Cup and winter championship racing, with Tampa Bay Downs adding a second circuit — and AmWager carries both plus 250+ tracks worldwide. The draw is the rebate: 6–8% back on every wager, win or lose, with HD streaming and a fast cashier.

   $50 DEPOSIT MATCH 6-8% REBATES LIVE STREAMING 250+ TRACKS
   Sign up at AmWager → Bonus: 100% deposit match up to $50
   18+. New AmWager customers only. Limit one signup bonus per person. Match applies to first deposit only, up to $50. To unlock the full bonus, deposit $50 and place qualifying wagers totaling $50 within 30 days. Cancelled or refunded bets don't count. Bonus credited in single deposit within 7 business days of meeting requirements. Bonus credits are non-withdrawable; winnings are cash and withdrawable. Unused bonus expires after 30 days. · Full AmWager review
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   TwinSpires

   ★ 4.5 / 5

   Best for: Triple Crown. Churchill Downs Inc.’s TwinSpires covers Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs alongside the Triple Crown trail it owns, with deep stakes coverage — useful through Florida’s prestigious winter championship meet.

   Bonus: $200 bonus after $500 in wagers · Min age 18
3. 3

   FanDuel Racing

   ★ 4.6 / 5

   Best for: Live streaming. FanDuel Racing — the TVG platform owned by Flutter — carries Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs alongside the national menu, with expert daily picks and a first-bet refund up to $500. Florida sports betting is a Seminole Tribe exclusive, so the racing app stands on its own here.

   Bonus: Up to $500 back on first wager if it loses · Min age 18
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   DRF Bets

   ★ 4.3 / 5

   Best for: Handicapping data. DRF Bets gives Florida handicappers unlimited DRF Classic past performances and Beyer Speed Figures with a funded account — essential for Gulfstream’s deep, graded-stakes winter cards — plus Tampa Bay Downs and the national menu.

   Bonus: 100% deposit match up to $200 · Min age 18
5. 5 NYRA Bets
   $200 in cash rewards after $400 in wagers
6. 6 1/ST BET
   Choice of three options up to $500

Florida Horse Race Betting Apps: TOP Coverage, Rebates & Bonuses

The best horse racing betting site in Florida balances Gulfstream coverage, rebates and streaming. The top online horse race betting apps — AmWager, TwinSpires and FanDuel Racing — carry Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs plus 250+ tracks worldwide in HD, pay cashback on every wager (AmWager runs 6–8% rebates, win or lose), and bundle DRF past performances and Beyer Speed Figures.

Every Florida-legal racebook offers a new-customer welcome promo, from AmWager’s 100% deposit match up to $50 to FanDuel Racing’s first-bet refund up to $500. All are ADW operators you fund once and bet from your phone anywhere in the state.

Best Sportsbook Apps in Florida (2026)

Licensed online sportsbooks operating in Florida, regulated by the state gaming authority. Minimum age 21.

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   ★ BEST RETAIL TIE-IN

   Hard Rock Bet

   ★ 4.7 / 5

   Hard Rock Bet is the only legal sportsbook in Florida — run by the Seminole Tribe under an exclusive state gaming compact that runs through 2051. It relaunched statewide on December 7, 2023, is the Jacksonville Jaguars’ betting partner, and ties into the Seminole Hard Rock loyalty network. With no competition, it’s the single front door to legal Florida betting.

   $150 BONUS BETS NO PLAYTHROUGH RETAIL CASINO PARTNERS
   Sign up at Hard Rock Bet → Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets
   21+. New customers only. Min $5 first cash bet. Bonus paid as 10× $15 Bonus Bet tokens valid 7 days. T&Cs apply. · Full Hard Rock Bet review

Florida’s three racetracks — addresses & live cards

Signature stakes races at Florida’s tracks

Beyond the everyday cards, each Florida track hosts at least one feature stakes race that draws statewide attention — most are bettable through every ADW listed above.

How Florida compares to neighboring states

Who regulates horse racing & sports betting in Florida

Florida uses two separate regulators for horse racing and sports wagering — each licenses operators independently.

Florida horse betting — frequently asked questions

Is online horse racing betting legal in Florida?

Effectively yes. Florida hasn’t formally codified ADW, but national racebooks accept Florida bettors 18 or older and operate without interference. You can also wager live and via simulcast at the tracks.

Which racetracks are in Florida?

Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach (Florida Derby, Pegasus World Cup) and Tampa Bay Downs near Tampa are the two live thoroughbred tracks. Hialeah Park is now a simulcast and casino venue.

What's the best horse racing app in Florida?

Our editors rate AmWager the top pick — 250+ tracks, 6–8% rebates and a 100% deposit match up to $50. Sign up at AmWager. TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing, DRF Bets, NYRA Bets and 1/ST BET also serve Florida.

Is sports betting legal in Florida?

Yes, but only through Hard Rock Bet, the Seminole Tribe’s app, which holds exclusivity under the 2021 compact and relaunched statewide in late 2023. Minimum age 21.

What's the minimum age to bet in Florida?

21 for sports betting; 18 for pari-mutuel horse racing.

Can I bet the Florida Derby and Kentucky Derby?

Yes. Gulfstream cards the Grade 1 Florida Derby every spring, and every Florida-accessible ADW carries it along with the Kentucky Derby, Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup.

New to horse betting in Florida? Explore our guides for clear answers to the most common questions — explained by veteran horse racing commentator Mike Brunker of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.