Gaming law is the set of rules and regulations that apply to the gaming or gambling industry. Gaming law is not a branch of law in the traditional sense but rather is a collection of several areas of law that include criminal law, regulatory law, constitutional law, administrative law, company law, contract law, and in some jurisdictions, competition law. At common law, gambling requires consideration, chance and prize, legal terms that must be analyzed by gaming lawyers within the context of any gaming operation.[1]
Gaming law is enormously complex. In the United States, it involves federal and state law considerations.[2][3] In Canada, it involves federal and provincial law considerations, in a variety of legal disciplines.[4]
United States[edit]
May 17, 2011 LEGALITY OF ONLINE POKER. By: Veronica Rose, Chief Analyst. But for years, DOJ has contended that all forms of online gambling are illegal under federal law, as well as the marketing, promotion, and advertising of such gambling. Although the department has not targeted individual gamblers for prosecution, it has targeted online gambling. Gambling can be classified as either a misdemeanor offense or a felony, depending on the situation and state law. Jail or Prison. Anyone convicted of misdemeanor gambling faces up to a year in a county or local jail, though state laws differ widely. Some states impose small maximum jail sentences for misdemeanor gambling, such as 20 days in jail. Oct 25, 2015 It isn't. At least gambling that doesn't cross state lines isn't. Placing a bet with a bookie in another state, or your bookie laying off some of his action with an out of state organization is illegal under US Federal Law, specifically the Wire A.
In the United States, illegal gambling is a federal crime if it is done as a business.[2] However, each of its states has its own laws regarding the regulation or prohibition of gambling.[3] States that permit such gaming usually have a gaming control board established to oversee the regulation of the industry, such as licensing of those employed in the gaming industry. States that permit casinos and similar forms of gaming often have strict zoning regulations to keep such establishments away from schools and residential areas.
Other jurisdictions[edit]
- Gambling Act 2005 (UK)
- Gaming Act 1845 (UK, repealed)
- Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Australia)
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Rose, I. Nelson; Owens, Martin D., Jr. (2009). Internet Gaming Law(PDF) (2 ed.). Mary Ann Leibert, Inc. Publishers. pp. 11–13. ISBN9781934854129. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ abFor federal law, see, e.g., '18 U.S. Code § 1955 - Prohibition of illegal gambling businesses'. Legal Information Institute. Cornell Law School. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ abHumphrey, Chuck. 'State Gambling Laws'. Gambling Law US. Archived from the original on 7 October 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^Hincer, Illkim (1 November 2016). 'Gaming in Canada: overview'. Practical Law. Thomson Reuters. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
External links[edit]
- Center for Gaming Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; produces reports, papers, and a monthly update
