Online gambling is a hot topic in the United States. Several states have started to legalize online sports betting and online casinos, while more are expected to follow in the near future. Some state officials have expressed concern that the internet could be used to bring illegal gambling into their jurisdictions.
The first state to legally offer sports betting and online casino games was Nevada. The state’s law requires a person to register at a casino before they can bet. Since this is not a requirement for the state’s online casinos, many players have found it difficult to get into the industry. The state is home to many casinos, and the Mohegan Sun Online Casino is one of the most popular.
The United States has a number of federal laws that punish those involved in illegal Internet gambling. These include the Wire Act, the Gambling Act, the Illegal Gambling Business Act, and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) provisions.
The federal government has also sued several individuals for illegal gambling. In 2010, the U.S. marshals seized $3.2 million from a Discovery Communications subsidiary that had received ads from Tropical Paradise.
Another legal case is a money laundering charge against an Internet poker company. This case was a criminal case, but the company agreed to pay a fine and launch a public service campaign.
The Federal Communications Commission may decide to discontinue leasing and maintaining facilities. In addition, there are reports that PayPal faces prosecution for receiving and transmitting illegal Internet bets. The United States has a number of federal criminal statutes that prohibit unlawful Internet gambling, including the Illegal Gambling Business Act and the Wire Act.
