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Posted: Tue, 21 Dec 2004, 12:23am Post subject: Am I going to jail? |
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High Card
Joined: 21 Dec 2004
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I live in Washington State. I have recently realized that online gambling just might be illegal in my state.
I have done some research, and it is. I was wondering if anyone has taken this into consideration, I'm pretty sure other states have similar gambling laws. Another reason why I have taken a moment to think about this is because I am under the legal age of gambling in the US (21 years).
I will be 21 in 5 months, so that isn't that big of a deal. But if online gambling is illegal no matter what, than it doesn't really matter how old I am.
What I don't understand is, if it is illegal, then why did I see a local news segment about online gambling. They interviewed someone making money gambling online, they never once said anything about it being illegal. (The guy is a resident of WA.)
Here is a small section I found from the Washington State Gambling Commission website.
"Also, people in Washington State who place bets on the Internet can be charged with Professional Gambling in the Third Degree, which is a gross misdemeanor."
This makes me think twice about gambling online, but I don't think I can stop. Will someone shed some light on this issue? Thanks. |
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Posted: Tue, 21 Dec 2004, 1:47am Post subject: |
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Full House
Joined: 08 Oct 2004
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Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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ask your local DA's office w/ an anomonous phone call or meet him. Or ask a lawyer to get the correct things on it.
Gambling such as video slots and black jack or gambling as in poker like stud and holdem? |
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Posted: Tue, 21 Dec 2004, 1:52am Post subject: |
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But who will mod the mods?!
Joined: 04 Dec 2003
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Location: Redondo Beach, CA
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| Corey wrote: | | Gambling such as video slots and black jack or gambling as in poker like stud and holdem? |
Of course, we all know only two of these activities is truly gambling. |
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Posted: Tue, 21 Dec 2004, 4:03am Post subject: |
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High Card
Joined: 21 Dec 2004
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I'm referring to poker, texas hold em to be exact. And the site I play on is based outside the US.
I will call the local DA from a pay phone tomorrow as I'm very curious about this.
I will reply after that. |
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Posted: Tue, 21 Dec 2004, 7:06am Post subject: |
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Straight
Joined: 14 Oct 2004
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| Xianti wrote: | | Corey wrote: | | Gambling such as video slots and black jack or gambling as in poker like stud and holdem? |
Of course, we all know only two of these activities is truly gambling. |
hehe, I heard that somewhere. I think they also said that the other one just made making money fun.  |
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Posted: Tue, 21 Dec 2004, 9:41am Post subject: |
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Full House
Joined: 13 Apr 2004
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The State has better things to do than prosecute "gamblers". They will only take an interest in the "house." You only need to worry if you are running a card room or raking your home games. Then the State takes an interest.
The only real place you can run into trouble is with Uncle Sam. The IRS may one day crack down on internet gamblers. |
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Posted: Tue, 21 Dec 2004, 9:43am Post subject: |
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Full House
Joined: 13 Apr 2004
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| BTW a misdemeanor is like a parking ticket. You won't go to jail. Pay the fine from your gambling winnings. |
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Posted: Tue, 21 Dec 2004, 12:06pm Post subject: |
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Full House
Joined: 08 Oct 2004
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Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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| SteveO wrote: | | BTW a misdemeanor is like a parking ticket. You won't go to jail. Pay the fine from your gambling winnings. |
Thats up to the cops discretion whether to take you to jail over a misdemeanor or not. But a ticket / gambling online if it is illegal will only fine you w/ no jail time. |
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Posted: Tue, 21 Dec 2004, 1:00pm Post subject: |
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High Card
Joined: 21 Dec 2004
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| Thanks for everyone's response, I have decided to no longer take this into consideration. |
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Posted: Tue, 21 Dec 2004, 9:39pm Post subject: |
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But who will mod the mods?!
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Location: Redondo Beach, CA
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| DillingerEscape wrote: | | Thanks for everyone's response, I have decided to no longer take this into consideration. |
You mean not play online poker, or not worry about the legalities?
Did you talk to the DA? |
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Posted: Tue, 21 Dec 2004, 9:59pm Post subject: |
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LAME HUMOR THAT MAKES FISH LAUGH
Joined: 28 Sep 2004
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I think he's gonna live life on the edge.
-'rilla |
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Posted: Wed, 22 Dec 2004, 2:08am Post subject: |
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High Card
Joined: 21 Dec 2004
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| Xianti wrote: | | DillingerEscape wrote: | | Thanks for everyone's response, I have decided to no longer take this into consideration. |
You mean not play online poker, or not worry about the legalities?
Did you talk to the DA? |
Of course I'm still gonna play poker. |
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Posted: Wed, 22 Dec 2004, 7:49am Post subject: |
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Full House
Joined: 08 Oct 2004
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Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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So you basically said fuck it.
*edit* he didnt call the DA laziness broke in...  |
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Posted: Wed, 22 Dec 2004, 8:08am Post subject: |
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Two Pair
Joined: 19 Aug 2004
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Location: St. Louis, MO
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| online gambling is illegal in most states. Have you ever noticed that all these online casinos are based overseas. It can also be looked at as money laundering. |
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Posted: Wed, 22 Dec 2004, 2:26pm Post subject: |
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4-of-a-Kind
Joined: 12 Aug 2004
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| Unless the law around you says "online "gambling" is illegal" then there is always a lop hole tough it. Live games around here are not legal especially if the host makes a profit... hence to say I have had a couple close calls when it comes to getting arrested for playing poker. umm like 3 or 4 times actually, ohh well first offence is an over night thing basically, and the money you have in the game can be confiscated (sucks if it's a high money game), but other then that not really a big deal... now running a gambling house (sort of like a casino) is a felony where playing is a misdemeanor. At least that’s how it is in Ohio, from what I could dig up. |
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