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  1. #1
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    Default Starting an Online Poker Room

    My question involves business law in the state of: Gambling Law/Gambling Websites

    Hey,

    I was thinking about starting a free online poker room. There would be no depositing what so ever. No money will be coming from the users at all. All money will be given from sponsors through offers and surveys. The users will then be able to gamble with thier hard earned money. Once they obtain enough, they will be able to cash out.

    1. Is this legal?
    2. What do I need to do to make it legal?
    3. Do i need any lisence?
    4.Do I have to make it a charity poker room?

    Any other information would be nice. Please help with my situation. Thanks!

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    Default Re: Starting an Online Poker Room

    There's no state called "gambling law".

    You will need to research the laws of any state and country in which you plan to do business. If you're talking about real money wagering in the U.S., I suggest reformulating your plan.

    This isn't something to play around with - if you don't have the money for a business lawyer to advise you as you set up a gambling website, you're putting yourself at serious risk of violating the law - state, federal, or of some other nation in which people use your site.

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