Is online gambling illeagal?

Answer 1

In the U.S. it is a very complex question. It is explicitly illegal in three states: Nevada, California, and Louisiana. There is no explicit federal legislation against it, but many in the federal government believe that an old act that is meant to ban the use of telephones for gambling applies to online gambling as well, although the courts have ruled against that interpretation. Currently Congress is trying to pass a law to prevent banks and credit card companies from conducting transactions involving online sportsbooks and casinos. It would not expressly make online gambling illegal, nor would it necessarily make gambling much harder, because most players deposit and withdraw money through third parties anyway. Also, when governments get involved, they tend to act against the books and casinos, not against the players. However, a player who makes a net profit over a year is expected to report the winnings as taxable income.

It is unconstitutional for governments in the U.S. to ban online gambling, as the Constitution gives them no such power, recognizes broad civil rights, and prevents unequal treatment (other forms of gambling, including state lotteries, state-sponsored slot machines, and online horse racing bets, are considered legal). However, this might not be legally recognized without a long and expensive court battle. It is best now to consider online gambling to be risky and probably not worth doing unless you can win at it and are determined to protect your rights.

In some other countries, notably the U.K., online gambling is acknowledged as a legitimate activity and is regulated by government.

Answer 2

Not exactly. There are places like U.K, where you can bet on anything, be it a cricket match or live dealer game. In the U.S gambling is legal in the states like Nevada, Delaware and Las Vegas.The term online gambling is still a matter of debate in the whole World. As far as gambling on web is concerned, apart from U.K , Most of the countries are shying away from this topic and passing the Buck.To know more about it you can always check out some of the casino review sites for better information and facts.

Answer 3

Not everywhere but yes in some countries like malaysia, Indonesia it's legal to play casino online.
There are many giant online casinos like Winclub88, M777, S188 which covered the whole market of online casinos.
They are providing the best security and bonuses to attract users.

Answer 4

If it's not it ought to be. People can lose vast amounts of money on the press of a button and not only that but you have no idea who these people are. My advice is to stay well clear of these scams and try to avoid gambling completely anyway.

Answer 5

Yes. And no.

Depends who is working the gambling. Registered or unregistered?

Answer 6

Some forms are. A bill just went to the Senate that would make it all illegal. A good article about it on yahoo is http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060805/ap_on_hi_te/online_poker_s_future .

Answer 7

yes it is in the united states

Answer 8

It wasn't but it seems like it will be controled the Gov. want it all

Answer 9

In some of the countries its illegal and for the rest of the countries it's legal.

Answer 10

yeah