In New York State gambling is defined as: Staking or risking something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or a future contingent event not under person’s control, upon an agreement that he/she will receive something of value, given a certain event.

NYC Gaming Laws

Gambling cases generally involve online casinos and video game representation.  Online gambling and video game businesses encounter often find that they face legal obstacles distributing their content.

Casino websites and the companies that promote them have faced criminal charges and civil actions for conspiring to violate United States gambling laws.  The video game industry has been targeted by state and federal investigators attempting to censor violent and erotic content.

Internet Gambling

Internet gambling is one of the fastest growing industries in the world.  Gambling is a crime in almost every jurisdiction in the United States, including New York.  This means that if money changes hands, whether online or offline, a crime has been committed by both parties.

For this reason, many internet gambling companies are hosted overseas and away from the United States.  However, you can still be charged with a misdemeanor or felony if you have been involved with gambling from your computer in New York.

Burden of Proof by the Prosecution

The consequences for gambling at home, in an underground gaming room, or online are serious.  In an illegal gambling case the prosecution must prove that a crime has been committed and that there was intent to commit a crime.

The prosecution has the burden of proof to show that you poker game or gambling business was created with criminal intent.