Online Gambling is a type of gambling that is played online. It includes various types of games like slots, sports betting, and virtual poker. Some examples of gambling are roulette, poker, blackjack, and horse racing.
In the United States, illegal internet gambling is considered to be a criminal act under seven federal statutes. These statutes include the Wire Act, the Illegal Gambling Business Act, and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) provisions.
Several state laws also exist to prevent illegal Internet gambling. One is the Illinois Sports Betting Act, which requires that a sportsbook be registered with the state before it can conduct any operations. This law was signed into law by Governor Laura Kelly in May. However, the registration requirement will sunset in 2022.
Another law is the Travel Act. The Travel Act applies to Internet casinos, as well as players who utilize facilities in another state for unlawful activities.
Another case is United States v. K23 Group Financial Services. In this case, the owner of an Internet gambling business was charged with money laundering. He was also convicted of violating the UIGEA, or Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.
Several attacks have been made on the constitutionality of these statutes. However, these efforts have been unsuccessful so far. They have been based on the Commerce Clause and the Due Process Clause.
The Commerce Clause raises questions about whether it is legitimate to enforce federal law at the state level. Although the commercial nature of a gambling operation seems to satisfy the Commerce Clause, due process arguments are often affected when financial transactions occur in the United States.