Description
Review Federal and State laws on illegal gambling and lotteries, focusing on key compliance elements.The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act prohibits gambling over the Internet when such gambling would be unlawful under any Federal or State Law. This program will explore the Federal and State laws covering illegal gambling and lotteries, specifically identifying the key aspects needed to avoid these laws. The interplay of these laws will be specifically examined against the backdrop of sweepstakes casinos, which often provide a basis for online sports betting. The topic will examine the aspects of sweepstakes casinos to consider whether they avoid or violate the UIGEA and state gambling or lottery laws.
Date: 2024-12-17 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
What Is the UIGEA
• 2006 Federal Law Affecting Online Gambling
• Defines Gambling and a Bet or Wager
• Makes Online Gambling If Illegal Under Federal or State Law.
Federal Gambling Laws
• Federal Wire Act, Federal Travel Act and Federal Illegal Gambling Business Act
State Gambling Laws
• Statutory Definition Example
• How to Avoid Being Considered Gambling
State Lottery Laws
• 3 Elements of a Lottery
• Prize, Chance and Consideration Explanation
• Skill V. Chance
Legal Sports Betting
• Authorized by Murphy V. NCAA, 138 S.Ct. 1461 (2018)
• Requirements
• Federal Safe Bet Act
Sweepstakes Casinos
• General Concept/How They Work
• Explanation of Premium Games and Sweepstakes
• Explanation of Virtual Coins and Virtual Cash
• Arguments in Favor of Legality
• Arguments Against Legality
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,NALA ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Rob Laplaca-Verrill Dana, LLP
