| Online Gambling - Legality in the US: What to Look for | | | | 'misdemeanor vs. felony' would vary in each state. A |
| in your State Law. | | | | couple states distinguish based on the place of |
| If you are seeking information on online gambling | | | | possible incarceration, for instance, in one state you |
| legality in the US, then you should pay a visit to | | | | could be sentenced to a city or county jail whereas in |
| 'GamblingLawUS.com'. This website is quite detailed | | | | others you could be sentenced to a state penitentiary. |
| and might be able to answer your questions. a couple | | | | However the majority of the states base their |
| points which were highlighted that I particularly liked | | | | distinction on the length of the sentence, for instance, |
| about this particular website was that, they are open | | | | you might get one year or less for a misdemeanor, |
| to criticism and correction, the information is laid out in | | | | and a longer sentencing for a felony should you break |
| such a way that anyone would be able use it and they | | | | a gambling law that falls into either category. Next we'll |
| strongly advise you to seek the advice for a local | | | | focus on the difference between charges - that is |
| attorney in your state even though you have | | | | 'simple' versus an 'aggravated' charge. When |
| accessed their information. This article is focused on | | | | distinguishing 'simple' and aggravated' gambling it is also |
| explaining the five topics which are covered on a state | | | | based on whichever state you reside in. This phrase |
| by state basis. | | | | 'simple vs. aggravated' gambling is more commonly |
| The first topic on the list in online gambling legality in the | | | | expressed as 'recreational gambling versus |
| US is 'dominant factor test applied.' This deals with the | | | | professional gambling.' One may only face |
| aspect of whether the game is based on 'chance' or | | | | consequences of these laws when the individual has a |
| 'skill.' If the game is based on 'chance' then it is in | | | | second or third violation of a given criminal prohibition or |
| violation with most states anti-gambling statute. | | | | one may face the full consequences after the first |
| Therefore, the majority of online casinos highlight the | | | | infraction depending on how strictly gambling laws are |
| factors of their games which enforce the point that | | | | enforced in that particular state. |
| 'skill' is required to play as opposed to 'chance'. | | | | The fifth on the list in online gambling legal issues in the |
| However, this would only be considered if the state | | | | US is 'express internet prohibition.' This simply means if |
| applies this specific test. The second topic I'd like to | | | | a state has adopted a particular law which prohibits |
| cover is that 'social' gambling is allowed in some states. | | | | the offering and playing of gambling games offered |
| What is considered 'social' gambling you may ask? | | | | over the internet. Keep in mind though that even |
| This is when no player or other person for instance a | | | | though the state did not pass any laws which bans the |
| host or bookie, is able to earn anything more than a | | | | offering and playing of online games, it does not mean |
| normal player in the game. Again you have to | | | | that it is legal to gamble there. This particular section is |
| determine if playing for money in a social context is | | | | quite complicated. In closing you should really take a |
| allowed in your state. | | | | look at this website as well as others which provide |
| The next thing to think about is the penalty breaking a | | | | similar information, because if you do desire to gamble |
| gambling law could incur. Let's look at the difference | | | | online then you should go about it the safe and legal |
| between a 'misdemeanor vs. felony.' Firstly you have | | | | way. |
| to keep in mind what may be classified as a | | | | |