Is Cable Modem more legal than phone modem when betting?

jjgold said:

both highy illegal

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jjgold said:

both highy illegal

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jjgold said:

both highy illegal

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Number 13 said:

JJ may be a lot more correct here than many would care to admit. The problem however is NOT with the Wire Act or other federal law but it's STATE law you should be concerned with.

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Internet gambling is not only unregulated, in New Jersey, it's illegal.​

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<!-- #BeginEditable "text" --> Q. I've seen banner ads for Internet casinos and sports books on-line. Are they legal?

A. Internet gambling, of any kind, is not legal in New Jersey. Unlike our Atlantic City casinos, Internet casinos are not regulated. That means that we have not tested the games to make sure that they operate fairly and with integrity. Further, even if a person wins an Internet wager from a casino-style game, horse race or sporting event, we cannot be sure that he or she will ever be paid.

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Q. If an Internet casino operates from outside New Jersey or outside the United States, does that mean I am free to play there?

A. No matter where the site operators are located, Internet gambling is illegal in New Jersey. It is not legal to offer on-line gambling to New Jersey residents or to accept bets placed in New Jersey, and it is not legal to operate Internet gambling in New Jersey.


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Q. I've gambled on-line, but I didn't receive winnings I am owed. Who can help me?

A. We're doing our best to keep New Jersey's citizens from being cheated, and the best way to do that is to encourage you to avoid Internet gambling altogether. If you choose to engage in Internet gambling, despite these warnings and you are defrauded, you may find practical difficulty in trying to recoup your losses.

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Q. I think someone I know is gambling on-line and may have a problem. What should I do?

A. You may wish to seek the counsel of the New Jersey Council on Compulsive Gambling at 1-800-Gambler or by visiting the 1-800-Gambler website.

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Q. My child uses the Internet, but she/he is not old enough to gamble. Do I need to be concerned about Internet gambling?

A. Some sites claim to keep minors out, but many of our youth are extremely computer savvy, and it is not difficult to get past some of the safeguards. It is best to educate your children about the dangers and illegality of Internet gaming. Click here to learn more about protecting your children on-line.

Justice Department's Kids Page: Internet Do's and Don'ts

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Q. We have casinos, race tracks and lotteries in New Jersey. I thought gambling was legal here.

A. According to the State Constitution, gambling is illegal in New Jersey. Since the Constitution was written in 1947, we have passed laws that permit specific, limited, regulated gambling in New Jersey. Only licensed Atlantic City casinos, licensed race tracks, legalized games of chance and the New Jersey Lottery may operate and/or offer gambling in New Jersey.


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WildBill said:

JJ you are obviously no professional if that is your advice when it comes to this. It is illegal to book bets anywhere without a license. There is no federal law against betting PERIOD! To say otherwise is a lie PERIOD. Is that clear?

I believe the count is something around 20 states or so that have laws against betting, but some may not really be enforceable. A legal expert guesses that maybe 10 states have a good law to stand on against offshore betting, but the proof standards vary. Short of having hard evidence of a crime they won't get a conviction. Hard evidence generally requires gathering proof from both sides of a transaction, although courts have leeway on this. In other words in some states they would have to seize your computer to prove you placed a bet and the books records to prove they accepted it. GOOD LUCK to the AGs of the states on that one.

Coach let's start being professional here an tell the real truth ok?

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WildBill said:

Are you a professional involved in the business of wagering? If not he Wire Act doesn't apply to you. State laws might.

I asked this question to a legal expert and he said a court would probably say they are included since these days phone calls are sent over the net and satellite, and wireless spectrum I presume.

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