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Infinity asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 8 years ago

Gambling legality in USA.?

Hello. I'm 19 and I live in Illinois where the gambling age is 21. I'm extremely fascinated by the game of poker and desperately want to play. I found a casino in Oklahoma that allows anyone 18+ to play. Would I be in danger of any legal action whatsoever if i chose to cross state lines and play poker here? I wouldn't think so since that is what the casino allows. It appears to be a very nice casino.

Thanks!

Update:

I think my question more directly concerns how the federal government feels about such a scenario.

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  • ca_surveyor
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    The federal government feels that you should declare your winnings and pay taxes on it. Other then that if you are not crossing state lines to cheat the casino or using it to launder your millions of drug receipts then they wont give a damn.

  • Afro the Monkey
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    You would need to pay taxes. Topic 419 - Gambling Income and Losses

    The following rules apply to casual gamblers. Gambling winnings are fully taxable and must be reported on your tax return. Gambling income includes, but is not limited to, winnings from lotteries, raffles, horse races, and casinos. It includes cash winnings and also the fair market value of prizes such as cars and trips. For additional information, refer to Publication 525, Taxable and Nontaxable Income .

    Source(s): http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc419.html
  • Isaac
    8 years ago

    Nope, whatever happens in another state, stays in that state

    For instance, i was 16 living in Minnesota, where you absolutely CANNOT get a tattoo until you 18. So i went to North Dakota and got a tattoo, because the law there was you CAN get minors tattoos, you just need parents permission if you under 18.

  • ingsoc1
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    I will take your bets rube

    I am giving great odds the the whalers win the cup this year

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