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Can I obtain a fantasy sports license in Florida? What are the requirements?

To operate a fantasy sports business in Florida, you need to obtain a license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The license is issued under the category of “Contest of Skill” [1.1]. However, there is no specific license for fantasy sports in Florida. Instead, you need to obtain a general business license and register your business with the Florida Department of State [1.1].

To obtain a general business license, you need to follow the guidelines provided by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The guidelines state that you need to submit an application, pay a fee, and provide all the necessary information required by the department [1.1].

Additionally, if you are planning to operate a fantasy sports business related to Major League Baseball for Spring Training Baseball Franchise Certifications, you need to submit all information required under either sections 288.11621(2)(a) and (2)(b), or sections 288.11631(2)(a) and (2)(b), F.S., to the Florida Sports Foundation [1.2].

If you are a non-resident seeking licensure in Florida, you need to pass a written examination consisting of 40 questions on general real estate license law, with particular emphasis on Chapters 455 and 475, Florida Statutes, and on the rules of the Florida Real Estate Commission found in Chapter 61J2 of the Florida Administrative Code [2.1]. After securing licensure, you must satisfy post-license and continuing education requirements [2.2].

Therefore, to operate a fantasy sports business in Florida, you need to obtain a general business license and register your business with the Florida Department of State. If you are planning to operate a fantasy sports business related to Major League Baseball for Spring Training Baseball Franchise Certifications, you need to submit all information required under either sections 288.11621(2)(a) and (2)(b), or sections 288.11631(2)(a) and (2)(b), F.S., to the Florida Sports Foundation. If you are a non-resident seeking licensure in Florida, you need to pass a written examination and satisfy post-license and continuing education requirements.

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