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Can I sue a online gaming company for about 1250 ive spent in a decade and a half on it, lost it b/c i get perma ban'd.
Asked in Chester,  VA Dec. 29, 2016 ,  1 Answers
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Can I sue a online gaming company for about $1250 (low ball estimate) I've spent in a decade and a half playing it? Today I was Permanently Banned for a first time offense of offensive language. The company headquarters is located in California.

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I won a jackpot at a casino playing poker, i was not 21 at the time can i claim it once i turn 21, or can i claim it no
Asked in Glendale,  CA Dec. 02, 2016 ,  1 Answers
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casinos playing age is 21 but ive played here before and never been asked for id, ive cashed out chips many times before but since this was a jackpot i had to hand them my id, i said i forgot it and have a voucher to go receive it at any given time. I want to know if i can claim my money or not, and...

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Can I sue an illegal gaming place for my loses
Asked on Nov. 12, 2016 ,  1 Answers
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There is a cyber cafe in my town that has opened. They have the computer but they also have these standing machines that you put money into the slot machines. The gaming program that they created for this has the person shoes one of the rules to go up or down to determine if they win or not and they...

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I'm making a baseball themed card game.
Asked in Minneapolis,  MN Nov. 08, 2016 ,  2 Answers

I'm using vintage pictures of cards from the early 1900's which are in the public domain. I'm wondering if their names are also safe to use? Thank you!

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Will I have to pay taxes on any gambling winnings earned in other countries (UK), if I bring the money back to the US?
Asked on Oct. 24, 2016 ,  2 Answers
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The UK does not tax gambling winnings from casinos, but the U.S does. If I win money at a British Casino, and I bring that money back to the State (I am a U.S resident that has a Visa to stay in the UK), would I need to pay any taxes on such income that I earn? If so, would I need to ask the UK Casi...

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Is it illegal to sell a data cd that has the web links to websites that offer free downloads of game roms and emulators
Asked in Madera,  CA Jul. 27, 2016 ,  1 Answers

I know that roms are a illegal downloads and Emulators are part of the free trade act and are fine to download or share as long as you dont profit from it. They would be buying the disk off me for correct setup files, easy install and download sites that are safe and not damaging to your pc without ...

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I have epilepsy and after a seizure was beaten by casino security and local police.
Asked in Oceanside,  CA Jul. 17, 2016 ,  1 Answers

I had my third seizure this year at a local Indian casino. The first two times they called EMTs. This time after finding me laying face down on a dance floor they arrested me instead and called local deputies and both parties physically hurt me. What can I do now ?

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Are there any federal or state laws governing internet video games, i.e. BattlePirates by KixEye.
Asked in Fitchburg,  MA May 16, 2016 ,  1 Answers

KixEye continues not to live up to their own TOS. If a player is banned from playing the game, they do not give a reason as to why they are banned other then they cheated. No specific examples of how they cheated or anything. In some cases the players that are banned have spent thousand of dollars i...

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Are there countries where Drafkings would be considered illegal?
Asked on Oct. 22, 2015 ,  1 Answers
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Draftkings is a game where players can place bets on sports events and win money. In the USA it is not considered a form of gambling as it is not a game of chance, a game of skills.

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Can I run a video game tournament in Florida with prizes. What prizes can I offer, and can I charge a tournament fee?
Asked in Orlando,  FL Oct. 01, 2015 ,  1 Answers
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I fear it may interfere with Florida gambling laws.

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Are gambling debts legally enforceable?
Asked in Palo Alto,  CA May 02, 2014 ,  1 Answers
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