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.

Currently, only six states offer internet casino gambling: New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Michigan and West Virginia. (Nevada offers internet poker but not online casino games; Rhode Island has passed an online casino bill, but it is not expected to go into effect until March 2024.)