Legality of Online Gambling in Different Countries - page 4.

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Quote from: nitrobetting on July 31, 2023, 11:33:01 AM

Nations that have allowed offshore online gambling for more than a decade
Belize
Curacao
Panama
Antigua & Barbuda
Costa Rica
If you’ve gambled online before, there’s a good chance you’ve bet in a sportsbook or online casino that has a license from one of the above nations.

All nations listed above have good reputations for providing licenses to legit sportsbooks and online casinos. Costa Rica, especially, has licensed legitimate online sportsbooks and casinos.

I can see why these countries allow offshore online gambling they offer a lot of opportunities and would be the most preferred choice for many casino players particularly from the US offer higher welcome bonuses, cryptocurrency payment options and other perks. For one they are worth three times as much as the regulated American market. I can understand that America may be trying to protect her citizens and that is why there are different laws and taxes that follows from one jurisdiction to another but not all offshore sites are un regulated there are offshore sites that are honest. But then again, the responsibility is on the gambler to do their due diligence before patronizing these offshore online gambling sites as there is so much lack of regulation and oversight.

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Quote from: TopTort777 on August 02, 2023, 04:40:02 AM

I have always wondered why one country dont allow gambling, and there is always a neighbor country that fully allow gambling. Dont that country that does not allow feels pity when other country get more income tax? And I dont understand those countries who ban gambling. Like they get enough funds in budget to cover all their country needs. Licenses can be costly, but often gambling brings good profit to casino owners, so getting licenses isnt a problem. And speaking about gambling as a business, it shouldnt bring profit from very moment casino is opened.

Perhaps the country's government doesn't want its citizens to rely on gambling to get money, so they ban gambling activities. But gambling can indeed provide income tax for the state because there must be many people who want to gamble in legal or illegal casinos. But usually, the prohibition of gambling is caused by prohibitions from the majority religion in the country, so the government prohibits gambling.

And if legal casinos operate in a country, maybe they contribute to the state's income taxes, so the government allows them to operate. And the government will also grant licenses to casinos to operate so casino owners can rest easy in running their businesses.

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Quote from: Jawhead999 on August 02, 2023, 03:58:07 AM

If you're a small gambler, you don't have to worry if your country ban online gambling, they will not care about small case.

Even if online gambling gets banned, you still have other ways to keep gambling and a few casinos are okay with their users breaking their rules if it means getting more customers.

Quote from: TopTort777 on August 02, 2023, 04:40:02 AM

I have always wondered why one country dont allow gambling, and there is always a neighbor country that fully allow gambling. Dont that country that does not allow feels pity when other country get more income tax? And I dont understand those countries who ban gambling. Like they get enough funds in budget to cover all their country needs. Licenses can be costly, but often gambling brings good profit to casino owners, so getting licenses isnt a problem. And speaking about gambling as a business, it shouldnt bring profit from very moment casino is opened.

It could be due to the religion of their country and like you've said, if they have the budget, then there's less priority to allow gambling in the country. Other countries don't need to be jealous about missing out on the tax they could get from the casinos when gambling still has its downsides.

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I have always wondered why one country dont allow gambling, and there is always a neighbor country that fully allow gambling. Dont that country that does not allow feels pity when other country get more income tax? And I dont understand those countries who ban gambling. Like they get enough funds in budget to cover all their country needs. Licenses can be costly, but often gambling brings good profit to casino owners, so getting licenses isnt a problem. And speaking about gambling as a business, it shouldnt bring profit from very moment casino is opened.

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Quote from: Jawhead999 on August 02, 2023, 03:58:07 AM

If you're a small gambler, you don't have to worry if your country ban online gambling, they will not care about small case.

This is a satirical answer but speaking of facts, because the state will not take care of small cases like small gamblers, they only like big cases with big gamblers who have a lot of money, that's why in my country still considers live gambling still illegal but not stopping it Since many are turning to online casinos there seems to be no problem with gambling at online casinos.

Online casinos because many small gamblers play there so they don't stop them playing even though in my country it is still illegal but you can still access it to play, every country is always different with legality regulations, online gambling is still illegal in my country but still accessible for gamble there.

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Quote from: Queentoshi on July 31, 2023, 11:51:48 AM

Quote from: nitrobetting on July 31, 2023, 11:33:01 AM

The above states have different tax laws, meaning you will pay a different tax if you bet in Kansas than if you bet in Michigan. If you decide to wager in any of the above states, make sure you know how much taxes you will pay.

A gambler should be aware of the laws regarding gambling in their country so they do not get in trouble. Wanting to gamble ignorantly without any idea of the status of gambling laws in your country is not a smart move because ignorance of the law is not an excuse in court of law.

Start gambling the proper way, there are things a new gambler should know and check for/find out in the right order.
a) Find out if gambling is legal in your country.
b) check the license of the casino or gambling site you want to gamble.
c) check their terms and conditions.

I have a question, what if the gambling platform is not located in your country? One can be in Libya and use casinos that are out of the countries like in the U.S, also how will the law know that you are into gambling when all you ever do is use an online gambling platform and Bitcoin as the main currency, unless you the law takes your phone from you and do the research themselves but I wonder what could cause this, well in my own country the government don't care if you like gambling all you have and lose it all, they are only after the casino owners, since they can make money from them through licenses and other.

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I'm not really following the legality of online gambling in every countries, but I think it's not that different with the laws about gambling in general and usually it's never changed. Unlike Bitcoin where China and India tend to ban and unban Bitcoin without a clear reason when Bitcoin is still Bitcoin, nothing changed.

If you're a small gambler, you don't have to worry if your country ban online gambling, they will not care about small case.

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Online gambling is becoming increasingly popular in the United States, with legalization in 21 of the 50 states. And the tax discrepancies, well, they just add another dimension to the game. Maintains a constant level of tension.

You've just brought up the fact that in some places gambling is only legal in person. Perhaps its a tactic to maintain mystery and keep us guessing; thats what Im telling myself. Like a good hand of cards, huh? The law is complicated, and you're right about that. Of course, who doesn't enjoy a good mystery?

Alternatives in other countries also sound interesting. The faraway places and offshore portals... It's just like taking a trip across the world without leaving your living room, right? In my opinion, the excitement of gambling is universal, regardless of where you place your bets.

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Quote from: Hispo on July 31, 2023, 11:38:32 AM

I have always wondered why so many casinos had licenses issued in those last countries you mentioned in the list.

I assumed Curaçao was specially flexible and encouraging in terms of taxes and regulations. Though, I was not aware there were some others which also pioneered within the gambling industry before other jurisdictions even legalized gambling.

Also, I was expecting to see Texas in the list of states which allowed online gambling. I thought red states like Texas were in for freedoom, besides conservatism.

1.Because those countries are offshore "tax heavens". 2.Because getting a gambling license is cheap and easy.
I have always thought that the conservative states in the USA have very strict gambling regulations(or gambling there is totally banned). Conservatism doesn't necessarily mean freedom. States like Georgia and Nevada are liberal, that's why Les Vegas and Atlanta became big gambling centers in the USA. The liberals are usually more tolerant towards the drug, alcohol and the gambling industry(as long as they are paying their taxes).

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Quote from: nitrobetting on July 31, 2023, 11:33:01 AM

The above states have different tax laws, meaning you will pay a different tax if you bet in Kansas than if you bet in Michigan. If you decide to wager in any of the above states, make sure you know how much taxes you will pay.

Also, some states allow in person betting but not online, which is why a state like Washington isn’t on the list. It’s not clear if Washington is allowing online gambling, which is another issue.

Because the gambling laws in each state are different, it’s difficult to know the exact laws for each state.

The easiest way for gamblers to familiarize themselves with the tax laws of these states is to read the terms of services of these casinos. This document should be able to contain some information about the tax policy of the state and how it applies to the casino. In my country, the tax laws are made by the central government, so that law is almost similar in all states.

Quote from: nitrobetting on July 31, 2023, 11:33:01 AM

Nations that have allowed offshore online gambling for more than a decade
Belize
Curacao
Panama
Antigua & Barbuda
Costa Rica
If you’ve gambled online before, there’s a good chance you’ve bet in a sportsbook or online casino that has a license from one of the above nations.

All nations listed above have good reputations for providing licenses to legit sportsbooks and online casinos. Costa Rica, especially, has licensed legitimate online sportsbooks and casinos.

Read more→ https://n2g.io/2e9f4d5

Many reputable casinos are registered in one or more of the above-mentioned countries because of their flexibility. To get a license in some countries is very expensive and the procedures are complex and marred by bureaucratic bottlenecks. Without these nations, many upcoming casinos with low budgets wouldn't have seen the light of day. But the flexibility of these nations' registration process has also given rise to some unreliable casinos that engage in some unwholesome business practices.

That is the reason most casinos have licenses in Curacao or British Virgin Island as it is very easy to get such licenses in these countries and in fact such countries even encourage getting a license not only for casinos but also other online businesses.

The online gambling is allowed in most western developed countries but the problem in these countries is that they ask a lot of things before hand in order to somewhat protect their citizens and similar problems,beside being extremely expensive compared with those other countries.

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Quote from: nitrobetting on July 31, 2023, 11:33:01 AM

The above states have different tax laws, meaning you will pay a different tax if you bet in Kansas than if you bet in Michigan. If you decide to wager in any of the above states, make sure you know how much taxes you will pay.

Also, some states allow in person betting but not online, which is why a state like Washington isn’t on the list. It’s not clear if Washington is allowing online gambling, which is another issue.

Because the gambling laws in each state are different, it’s difficult to know the exact laws for each state.

The easiest way for gamblers to familiarize themselves with the tax laws of these states is to read the terms of services of these casinos. This document should be able to contain some information about the tax policy of the state and how it applies to the casino. In my country, the tax laws are made by the central government, so that law is almost similar in all states.

Quote from: nitrobetting on July 31, 2023, 11:33:01 AM

Nations that have allowed offshore online gambling for more than a decade
Belize
Curacao
Panama
Antigua & Barbuda
Costa Rica
If you’ve gambled online before, there’s a good chance you’ve bet in a sportsbook or online casino that has a license from one of the above nations.

All nations listed above have good reputations for providing licenses to legit sportsbooks and online casinos. Costa Rica, especially, has licensed legitimate online sportsbooks and casinos.

Read more→ https://n2g.io/2e9f4d5

Many reputable casinos are registered in one or more of the above-mentioned countries because of their flexibility. To get a license in some countries is very expensive and the procedures are complex and marred by bureaucratic bottlenecks. Without these nations, many upcoming casinos with low budgets wouldn't have seen the light of day. But the flexibility of these nations' registration process has also given rise to some unreliable casinos that engage in some unwholesome business practices.

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Quote from: Aikidoka on August 01, 2023, 03:03:54 PM

Quote from: Queentoshi on July 31, 2023, 11:51:48 AM

Quote from: nitrobetting on July 31, 2023, 11:33:01 AM

The above states have different tax laws, meaning you will pay a different tax if you bet in Kansas than if you bet in Michigan. If you decide to wager in any of the above states, make sure you know how much taxes you will pay.

A gambler should be aware of the laws regarding gambling in their country so they do not get in trouble. Wanting to gamble ignorantly without any idea of the status of gambling laws in your country is not a smart move because ignorance of the law is not an excuse in court of law.

Start gambling the proper way, there are things a new gambler should know and check for/find out in the right order.
a) Find out if gambling is legal in your country.
b) check the license of the casino or gambling site you want to gamble.
c) check their terms and conditions.

As you mentioned before engaging in any type of gambling, you should conduct thorough research to determine if online gambling is allowed in your country. This should be your first step, as ignoring this aspect could lead to potential problems with the government later on, so that's really important imho.

Once you've completed the first step and confirmed that gambling is permitted in your country, the next important task is to find a reputable casino and after that you can confidently begin your gambling journey!:)

But there are still many people who already know that gambling is prohibited in their country. They still try to gamble online and even use VPNs to bypass restrictions from their country. And even if they find a reputable casino, they should also ensure that it allows their users to use a VPN. Otherwise, that user will only get into trouble from his casino. But maybe there are still people who can play gambling in peace, even though they come from countries where gambling is prohibited and also use VPNs to gamble in online casinos.

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Quote from: Don Pedro Dinero on August 01, 2023, 10:01:03 PM

I miss other continents in this list. Only the USA and the Caribbean seems pretty small to me. As I am European I will put an image that summarises the legality of gambling in Europe where it is basically legal everywhere:

(Source and more info: https://www.egba.eu/eu-market/licensing/)

Not mentioned here but I suppose Türkiye also has one gambling monopoly where you can play some games through "milli piyano online". But its very limited. Türkiye also has another sports betting monopoly called "iddaa". I think we are similar to Nordic countries in this manner. Licensing is nearly impossible because Monopolies were already established and state doesn't wanna check other companies. Its why odds and winning rates are rather bad here.

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I miss other continents in this list. Only the USA and the Caribbean seems pretty small to me. As I am European I will put an image that summarises the legality of gambling in Europe where it is basically legal everywhere:

(Source and more info: https://www.egba.eu/eu-market/licensing/)

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Quote from: Queentoshi on July 31, 2023, 11:51:48 AM

A gambler should be aware of the laws regarding gambling in their country so they do not get in trouble. Wanting to gamble ignorantly without any idea of the status of gambling laws in your country is not a smart move because ignorance of the law is not an excuse in court of law.

In Brazil, gambling is prohibited, but online sports betting is not included in the category of gambling, therefore it continues to be allowed due to the existence of a "grey area" in the law, since at the same time it is not prohibited there is also no regulation.

And just as in other countries, in Brazil we also have a lot of advertising for sports betting being broadcast in stadiums and on television, but the government is consequently losing a lot in tax collection because it is not able to tax them properly due to the lack of a regulation in this sector.

But, as in the entire internet of a free country, it is not possible to easily ban foreign betting sites, so everything is "free" here, even gambling in general.

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There are several social media influencers in the Philippines who promote various online gambling sites, and players can deposit using a mobile wallet. I'm not sure if they have clearance from PAGCOR, but given how openly they are promoted, I believe they do. They began to emerge gradually before the pandemic, and today there are many more.

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Malta it should be as a pro-gambling nation here in European Union.
A lot of gambling/casinos decide to set up their operation on the small island of Mediterranean sea.
For what I have seen during the last decade, the vast majority of crypto gambling sites are based in Curacao Roll Eyes

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Quote from: Queentoshi on July 31, 2023, 11:51:48 AM

Quote from: nitrobetting on July 31, 2023, 11:33:01 AM

The above states have different tax laws, meaning you will pay a different tax if you bet in Kansas than if you bet in Michigan. If you decide to wager in any of the above states, make sure you know how much taxes you will pay.

A gambler should be aware of the laws regarding gambling in their country so they do not get in trouble. Wanting to gamble ignorantly without any idea of the status of gambling laws in your country is not a smart move because ignorance of the law is not an excuse in court of law.

Start gambling the proper way, there are things a new gambler should know and check for/find out in the right order.
a) Find out if gambling is legal in your country.
b) check the license of the casino or gambling site you want to gamble.
c) check their terms and conditions.

As you mentioned before engaging in any type of gambling, you should conduct thorough research to determine if online gambling is allowed in your country. This should be your first step, as ignoring this aspect could lead to potential problems with the government later on, so that's really important imho.

Once you've completed the first step and confirmed that gambling is permitted in your country, the next important task is to find a reputable casino and after that you can confidently begin your gambling journey!:)

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Quote from: Hispo on July 31, 2023, 11:38:32 AM

I have always wondered why so many casinos had licenses issued in those last countries you mentioned in the list.

I assumed Curaçao was specially flexible and encouraging in terms of taxes and regulations. Though, I was not aware there were some others which also pioneered within the gambling industry before other jurisdictions even legalized gambling.

Also, I was expecting to see Texas in the list of states which allowed online gambling. I thought red states like Texas were in for freedoom, besides conservatism.

That and the fact that these gambling sites literally acquire their official gambling licenses in the country. So much so that you'd see every half-reputable crypto gambling site on the Internet boasting about their Curacao license as if it's something of value nowadays since you can basically get your own for a price unlike back then when there was some value in acquiring it. What's surprising me however is the fact that Macau is not here even though it's regarded as the gambling capital of the world. But I guess that only runs on the conventional gambling aspect and doesn't translate into the online gambling sector. Costa Rica is also one country I'm surprised was here. They weren't particularly known for gambling but for their beach aesthetic or perhaps I'm just letting my heuristics take over.

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Quote from: fullhdpixel on August 01, 2023, 01:16:01 PM

Quote from: Queentoshi on July 31, 2023, 11:51:48 AM

Quote from: nitrobetting on July 31, 2023, 11:33:01 AM

The above states have different tax laws, meaning you will pay a different tax if you bet in Kansas than if you bet in Michigan. If you decide to wager in any of the above states, make sure you know how much taxes you will pay.

A gambler should be aware of the laws regarding gambling in their country so they do not get in trouble. Wanting to gamble ignorantly without any idea of the status of gambling laws in your country is not a smart move because ignorance of the law is not an excuse in court of law.

Start gambling the proper way, there are things a new gambler should know and check for/find out in the right order.
a) Find out if gambling is legal in your country.
b) check the license of the casino or gambling site you want to gamble.
c) check their terms and conditions.

Though it is not a smart move and a person shouldn't gamble if their country or state doesn't allow it, a lot of people living in countries that have strict rules against gambling still gamble in the dark, and ironically, there are still ways available for them to gamble without the state knowing about it. These platforms that allow citizens to gamble without a proper license since gambling is banned within the country are always in the verge of getting caught and punished but they never stop only because it makes them a lot of money.

We all know how profitable a gambling platform can be for the owners, and if that net profit that they get gets tax-free as well, that is like icing on the cake for them. So, since the authorities don't know about them, they don't pay any taxes and all the money they get from gamblers do in their pockets.

As long as there's a way and there's a will, then they would gamble. Also in some countries, restrictions are not clear which makes it "neutral" in a away that it is not supported by authorities but are not really that focused with limiting accessibility in gambling sites such as in my country. Many gambling sites are not recognized by the government but many people are still playing simply 'coz they want to and there's no law stopping them. The only risk is engaging to a fraudalent platform wherein it would be hard reporting the case to authorities 'coz in the first place it is not regulated by them. It is a matter of your choice, your money, then that your responsibility.

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