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Why do many online casinos not accept bets from US or Canadian citizens?

If a casino accepts bets from a US citizen, they might be either breaking US law or perhaps their own licensing agreements. Many casinos don't accept bets from US citizens or from other jurisdictions that are attempting to prohibit online gaming just to remain on the safe side and to avoid any possible prosecution. It's in the casinos own best interest not to accept these bets. However many online Casinos DO accept bets from US and Canada.

To date, there are no federal laws that will prosecute online bettors. There are laws that prohibit online casinos to accept bets (that's why they are liscened in countries where it is legal). But there are some states that do have laws passed: California, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin all have some form of a law that prohibits online gambling. Residents in the US or Canada should check with their local legislators to find out if it's legal for them to gamble at online casinos.

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