Taboada v. Duarte: What it Means for the Future of Gambling-Related Contracts in Florida

By Dr. Justin L. Davis, Ph.D., M.B.A., Professor of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship, University of West Florida A recent case in Florida has involved Rodrigo Duarte filing a lawsuit against Kirk Taboada, seeking repayment of a promissory note that was linked to a gambling debt. The case has gained attention because the promissory note concerned the repayment of gambling debts that were incurred through a sports betting account. However, under Florida law, such a contract would be co