Be mindful that this offense only applies to offshore Internet gambling enterprises if the bettor or operation has some connection with a state that prohibits such acts. Offenders of Title 18 U.S.C. Section 1955 can face up to five years in prison and aR$250,000 fine.
The term unlawful Internet gambling means to place, receive, or otherwise knowingly transmit a bet or wager by any means which involves the use, at least in part, of the Internet where such bet or wager is unlawful under any applicable Federal or State law in the State or Tribal lands in which the bet or wager is ...