Florida regulator seeks supplier for problem gambling program

Thursday, October 3, 2024 2:22 PM
  • Mia Doyle, Special to CDC Gaming

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is looking for a vendor to provide resources and services aimed at preventing compulsive and addictive gambling.

The Commission has initiated an Invitation to Negotiate process, in which vendors can offer recommendations to help deliver optimal value to the state.

“While many Floridians and visitors enjoy legal gaming and sports betting, offering robust resources and valuable services to those who may find themselves impulsively participating in these activities is highly important,” sJulie I. Brown, Vice Chair of the FGCC, said in a news release. “My fellow commissioners and I look forward to the results of this process and to provide progressive resources and scalable services in Florida that will have a clear impact.”

The FGCC regulates several forms of legal gambling in Florida to ensure legal activity, player protection and game integrity. The state has been home to legal sports betting since December 2023, when Hard Rock Bet launched as its only legal betting site. Floridians can also place retail wagers at the state’s six Seminole-owned casinos.

Other legal gambling options in Florida include the Florida Lottery, pari-mutuel wagering, live poker and slot machine gaming. Recent data from the FGCC revealed $54.9 million in net slot revenue in August, marking a 1.5 percent increase compared to the same month last year.

Mia Doyle is a news writer for Major League Content, covering the latest stories across the casino and sports betting industry. Mia’s specialties include US gambling business, casino technology, and legislation news. Mia also likes to write about responsible gambling and social responsibility.