# Florida Live Poker Guide: Seminole Hard Rock, Pari-Mutuel Rooms & 0% Tax

> Source: [Florida Poker Rooms, Pari-Mutuel & Tribal Laws, 0% State Tax Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/poker-rooms/states/florida)

## Executive Summary
Florida Is A Year-Round Live Poker Powerhouse Combining Flagship Seminole Hard Rock Casinos In Hollywood And Tampa With Nearly 30 Pari-Mutuel Cardrooms (Allowing 18+ Entry), High-Hand Promotions, And 0% State Income Tax.

## State Regulatory & Tax Fact Sheet
- **State**: Florida (FL)
- **Legal Status**: 100% Legal Tribal Casinos & Licensed Pari-Mutuel Cardrooms
- **Minimum Gambling Age**: 18+ At Pari-Mutuel Cardrooms | 21+ At Full Tribal Casinos
- **State Income Tax Rate**: 0.0% (Zero State Income Tax)
- **Approximate Live Poker Rooms**: 29+ Licensed Pari-Mutuel & Seminole Tribal Poker Rooms
- **Rake & Collection Model**: 10% Up To $5 - $7 Cap + $2 High-Hand / Bad Beat Jackpot Drop
- **Regulated Online Real-Money Status**: Social & Club Play (No Regulated Real-Money Online Operator License)

## Regulatory Overview
Regulated By The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) For Pari-Mutuel Cardrooms And The Seminole Tribe Of Florida Compact. In 2017 Florida Eliminated Previous Buy-In Caps On Pari-Mutuel Cash Games, Unlocking Uncapped No-Limit Hold'em And Pot-Limit Omaha Statewide.

## Tax Withholding & W-2G Notes
Florida Levies 0% State Individual Income Tax, Making South Florida And Tampa Premier Tax-Free Bases For Professional Tournament And Cash Grinders.

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