It appears that some Florida lawmakers are once again trying to make it a crime to wager on sporting events when a bettor knows the fix is in.
Sponsored by Republican Rep. Dana Trabulsy, House Bill 189 could do just that, according to a proposed committee substitute for the legislation that was published on Monday.
Among other things, the proposed bill would make it a third-degree felony to bet on a professional or amateur event “with knowledge that the results … are prearranged or predetermined” due to bribery of the participants. It’s already a crime in Florida to bribe athletes to throw a game.
