Florida Administrative Code 75 - FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION
Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) Chapter 75 – Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC)
Overview:
Chapter 75 of the Florida Administrative Code pertains to the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC)—the state regulatory body responsible for enforcing gaming laws and overseeing various gaming-related activities in Florida.
This includes oversight of:
Slot machine gaming
Cardroom operations
Pari-mutuel wagering (e.g., horse and greyhound racing)
Sports betting (where legal)
Investigations and enforcement related to unlawful gaming
Key Functions of the FGCC under Chapter 75:
Licensing & Regulation:
Approves and monitors licenses for operators, employees, and vendors involved in legal gaming activities.
Ensures compliance with Chapter 849 and other Florida Statutes regarding gaming.
Enforcement:
Has independent law enforcement authority to investigate violations.
Coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies for illegal gambling enforcement.
Rulemaking:
Establishes administrative rules related to the operation of legal gaming facilities.
Includes technical standards for slot machines, surveillance requirements, and reporting procedures.
Ethical Compliance & Auditing:
Reviews financial records and internal controls of gaming establishments.
Enforces responsible gaming policies and ethical conduct standards.
Background:
The Florida Gaming Control Commission was created in 2021 under Chapter 16, Florida Statutes, and assumed regulatory authority previously under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), specifically the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering.
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License requirements
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Enforcement authority
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Audit/compliance procedures
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