Florida § 849.29 - Persons against whom suits may be brought to recover on gambling contracts.
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§ 849.29. Persons against whom suits may be brought to recover on gambling contracts.
The following persons shall be jointly and severally liable for the items which are authorized by this act to be sued for and recovered, and any suit brought under the authorization of this act may be brought against all or any of such persons, to wit: The winner of the money or property lost in the gambling transaction; every person who, having direct or indirect charge, control or management, either exclusively or with others, of the place where the gambling transaction occurs, procures, suffers or permits such place to be used for gambling purposes; whoever promotes, sets up or conducts the gambling transaction in which the loss occurs or has an interest in it as backer, vendor, owner or otherwise; and, as to anything of value other than money, the transferees and assignees, with notice, of the persons hereinabove specified in this section; and the personal representatives of the persons specified in this section.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 849.29
What does Florida Statutes § 849.29 cover?
Section 849.29 ("Persons against whom suits may be brought to recover on gambling contracts.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 849.29?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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