Federal Gambling Laws
Many people are confused about modern federal gambling laws. This guide is intended to help navigate you through the history of federal gambling laws, how they came about, and what they currently are.
On the left hand side you will see links to several topics that pertain to gambling laws. Feel free to browse through the site and check back frequently - we will be updating the site with more useful information as it becomes available.
Web Wagering
Federal gambling laws have failed to catch up with the prevalence of the Internet. There are few gambling laws that cover the Internet or any electronic communication for purposes of gambling and other wagers.
The debate over whether Internet betting on sports is covered by the federal gambling law called the Wire Act is somewhat resolved when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to consider an earlier conviction based on the Wire Act. (more)