Newbie with U.S. Players Questions

[insomniac]

Hello everyone,

I have actually been around for a couple months now and have tried to suck up as much info as possible before going off in to the world of online gambling.

I know that some casinos have given U.S. players the run around when it comes to withdrawels, but this seems few and far between on the higher end MG and Crypto casiinos.

My questions is this: If a casino allows U.S. players, do I also need to worry about the fact that gambling is illegal entirely in my State? I live in Utah.

It is obvious that the casinos do everything in their power to bring in US players, but should I also count on them doing everything in their power to keep from paying me since I live in a non gambling state?

Thank you,
insomniac

[winbig]

If you know going into it that it's illegal for you to play in your state, why would you even try? It's just asking for trouble if you ask me.

[Simmo!]

... but should I also count on them doing everything in their power to keep from paying me since I live in a non gambling state?

You seem to have done your research so its safe to say that the general rule of thumb is that, if you pick a reputable casino that allows US players in their terms, you shouldn't encounter a problem. Obviously being of the legal age to gamble according to the casino's terms and, if you take a bonus, meeting the wagering requirements before cashing out, will avoid the more common problems.

Note that some casinos allow US players but do expressly forbid players from certain states. So always check the casino's terms. Winbig has a good point though.

In fact, I can't remember a case where a casino who allows US players has refused to pay out winning simply based on the fact that a player resides in the US. The Bella Vegas case was the closest I can recall, and that was an age issue where the casino had allowed an underage player to deposit and refused to pay out because she was underage.

[lots0]

Utah = Medieval Religiously Repressed State.

Utah State Code

76-10-1102. Gambling.
(1) A person is guilty of gambling if he:

(a) participates in gambling;

(b) knowingly permits any gambling to be played, conducted, or dealt upon or in any real or personal property owned, rented, or under the control of the actor, whether in whole or in part; or

(c) knowingly allows the use of any video gaming device that is:

(i) in any business establishment or public place; and

(ii) accessible for use by any person within the establishment or public place.

(2) Gambling is a class B misdemeanor, provided, however, that any person who is twice convicted under this section shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.


In Utah, a class B Misdemeanor is punishable by a fine up too $1000 and six months in jail.

I was unable to find where a single person or a single case in Utah has ever been prosecuted for online gambling from their home.

So either no one in Utah Gambles...

(Ya right, I have been to Stateline, NV. and I have seen the long lines at the lottery sales places on the Utah borders...)

Or...

The Government in Utah knows they better not push the issue too much for their own good.



Also a note to Webmasters - If you write or publish anything about gambling at all and your site is seen in the state of Utah you have committed a crime in Utah, unless you have displayed on your site (in plain view) the words “Void in Utah”...

[Simmo!]

Also a note to Webmasters - If you write or publish anything about gambling at all and your site is seen in the state of Utah you have committed a crime in Utah, unless you have displayed on your site (in plain view) the words “Void in Utah”...

LOL. Talk about a "cover your ass" clause I'd like to see them police that one - lol. Even if they did, they wouldn't be able to enforce it.

[lots0]

Cover my ass... no I have no reason to ever go to Utah... and that is a good thing...

In my opinion, Utah would copy the current federal government in its enforcement of this law.

In other words if you are high profile gambling webmaster and you enter Utah for any reason you might very well end up in a Utah jail cell.

[insomniac]

If you know going into it that it's illegal for you to play in your state, why would you even try? It's just asking for trouble if you ask me.

Winbig,

I can certainly appreciate your comment, but I was directing it more towards how online casinos treat this issue, not the state or federal government.

First, it is well known that there are a couple cities that sit right on the border of Utah, that are only there to provide a place to gamble. Every car you see in the parking lot of these casinos, has a Utah license plate. Both of these big cities are in Nevada. Both of these cities have no other Nevada cities within 100 miles of them. Utah has cities closer to them then Nevada does. However, nobody has ever crossed the border back in to Utah and been arrested or ticketed for participating in gambling. In fact, there are businesses in Utah that provide Buses that will pick you up in Utah and drive you across state lines just to gamble. I believe that Utah allows this only because it keeps people from drinking and driving.

So I was really just curious about online casinos, since obviously these two big gambling cities are only there to serve Utahns. These casinos would never deny you your winnings just because you were from Utah, because we make up for about 99.9% of their business.

insomniac

[winbig]

Winbig,

I can certainly appreciate your comment, but I was directing it more towards how online casinos treat this issue, not the state or federal government.

First, it is well known that there are a couple cities that sit right on the border of Utah, that are only there to provide a place to gamble. Every car you see in the parking lot of these casinos, has a Utah license plate. Both of these big cities are in Nevada. Both of these cities have no other Nevada cities within 100 miles of them. Utah has cities closer to them then Nevada does. However, nobody has ever crossed the border back in to Utah and been arrested or ticketed for participating in gambling. In fact, there are businesses in Utah that provide Buses that will pick you up in Utah and drive you across state lines just to gamble. I believe that Utah allows this only because it keeps people from drinking and driving.

So I was really just curious about online casinos, since obviously these two big gambling cities are only there to serve Utahns. These casinos would never deny you your winnings just because you were from Utah, because we make up for about 99.9% of their business.

insomniac

Gotcha.

The only one I really remember is the case of the underage gambler that wasn't paid somewhat recently. The thread is on here somewhere...

They had won $20k, and I believe if she wouldn't have lived in Nevada (online gambling is illegal there too), she would have been paid.

Side note: I really don't get Utah. They'll allow men to have multiple wives, but not allow online gambling?!?!?!??

[insomniac]

Gotcha.

The only one I really remember is the case of the underage gambler that wasn't paid somewhat recently. The thread is on here somewhere...

They had won $20k, and I believe if she wouldn't have lived in Nevada (online gambling is illegal there too), she would have been paid.

Side note: I really don't get Utah. They'll allow men to have multiple wives, but not allow online gambling?!?!?!??

What a minute, Online Gambling is illegal in Nevada? Is this because they want all of the taxes for themselves? How can a state, whos biggest money maker comes from gambling, ban the residents from doing it online. Absolutely Insane!

By the way, I am sure that you are just kidding, but I do want to clarify that Utah does not allow men to have multiple wives. Polygamy has been against the law, and against practice of the LDS church since 1890. I hope and wish people would get this false impression out of their heads. In fact, most people think that they still reside in Utah, but reality speaking they are hiding throughout the country, but the big compounds are actually in Colorado City and various cities in Texas.

insomniac

[winbig]

What a minute, Online Gambling is illegal in Nevada? Is this because they want all of the taxes for themselves? How can a state, whos biggest money maker comes from gambling, ban the residents from doing it online. Absolutely Insane!

Yep....http://www.casinomeister.com/forums/...light=underage

Just a little snippet from the original post:

I was 19 when I registered at Bellavegas, I registered only correct info including my date of birth.

I have been playing there for couple of month and during that time I deposited17 deposit and made 4 cashouts.

3 of the cashout were processed, one of them was for more than $5000.

Once I cashed in my 4th cashout of around 20,000 they came with a strange reason not to pay, they brought my age as an issue.

They told me I am underage. I responded that they have the symbol of 18+ at their home page and also the fact the terms mentioned 18 as the minimum age at Bellavegas.

They replied there is also a sentence that says that if in your jurisdiction the rule is different then this is to determine.

Bellavegas always mentioned and to Ecogra also that they protect and accept the laws in the USA and that is why they void my winings while it is not legal to gamble from Nevada at all.

While they told her their reason was she is underage, they told Ecogra that it's illegal to play in Nevada where she resides.

By the way, I am sure that you are just kidding, but I do want to clarify that Utah does not allow men to have multiple wives. Polygamy has been against the law, and against practice of the LDS church since 1890. I hope and wish people would get this false impression out of their heads. In fact, most people think that they still reside in Utah, but reality speaking they are hiding throughout the country, but the big compounds are actually in Colorado City and various cities in Texas.

insomniac