llllIn a message dated 7/13/2004 6:11:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, misscraps@aol.com writes:
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I was �under the impression that it is illegal to gamble for money outside of
the �regulated games in a casino. �For example if a group of friends gathers �
for a penny ante game of poker, and plays for money, this is technically �
illegal (whether done in Nevada or another state). �Similarly betting on �sports
games (unless done in a regulated sports bet parlor in a legal casino) �is
illegal - at least technically.
Now true, lots of people do these things, but they are techically �illegal.Ok - now we go to the newest episode of "Casino", filmed at the Golden �
Nugget. �In one scene the owners play gin rummy and one guy wins a bet of �$10,000.
This is done in a private room - not under "regulated" casino �conditions. �
Point 1 - isn't this illegal? �Point 2 - couldn't these �owners of the Golden
Nugget lose their gaming license for this? �Point 3 - �$10,000 was exchanged -
did they file the necessary Federal papers for exchange �of $10,000? �Did the
winner report this on his Federal income tax?Later we see band members playing poker - again - this is not in a legal �
poker parlor inside the casino, instead it is a friendly game among buddies - �
but they are playing for real money. �Point 1 and Point 2 above.I was surprised to see them televising these events. �Although some of �us
have questioned whether "Casino" isn't recording some staged events, it is �
purporting to be a reality show. �While casual gambling between friends �does
occur throughout the U.S., it is technically illegal, and their have been �cases
where people have been prosecuted (even for small games of poker).So - aren't the owners of the Golden Nugget risking their gaming license if �
nothing else?[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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