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Illegal debts are not legally enforceable. Even friendly bets among friends are not legal, and thus the loser is completely on the honor system to pay up. Lest you think I'm incrimating myself, even members of the Supreme Court have a home poker game.

Kentucky Gambling Laws: Related Resources. State gaming and gambling statutes can vary based on where you live, and regulate many different in-state activities. You can contact a Kentucky gaming law attorney in your area if you would like legal advice regarding a gaming matter. Friendly betting is legal, just as long as it doesnt involve a human being that violated their human rights without their permission. Then it becomes super illegal that opens up a whole entire area of human rights abuses.

As an attorney, I had to look up your claims Wizard - as I have always known that it is a state issue of whether 'friendly' or 'social' bets are legal - here is a chart (one of many that can be found online) outlining (with links) each state's laws on social gambling
LINK TO THE CHART

As an attorney, I had to look up your claims Wizard - as I have always known that it is a state issue of whether 'friendly' or 'social' bets are legal - here is a chart (one of many that can be found online) outlining (with links) each state's laws on social gambling
LINK TO THE CHART

Hi Ace.... Chuck's chart is quite nice. But a prohibition is only as relevant as its actual enforcement. FWIW, social gambling is alive and well in the states I hold a law license for... KS and MO... ;-)
That said, I would never attempt a legal action in either state to collect a friendly gambling debt.

As an attorney, I had to look up your claims Wizard - as I have always known that it is a state issue of whether 'friendly' or 'social' bets are legal - here is a chart (one of many that can be found online) outlining (with links) each state's laws on social gambling
LINK TO THE CHART

Is Gambling Legal In Colorado

Hi Ace.... Chuck's chart is quite nice. But a prohibition is only as relevant as its actual enforcement. FWIW, social gambling is alive and well in the states I hold a law license for... KS and MO... ;-)
That said, I would never attempt a legal action in either state to collect a friendly gambling debt.
Hi Midwest - looks like we can start our own law firm - I will refer KS and MO cases to you and you can refer NY cases to me :)

As an attorney, I had to look up your claims Wizard - as I have always known that it is a state issue of whether 'friendly' or 'social' bets are legal - here is a chart (one of many that can be found online) outlining (with links) each state's laws on social gambling
LINK TO THE CHART

Hi Ace.... Chuck's chart is quite nice. But a prohibition is only as relevant as its actual enforcement. FWIW, social gambling is alive and well in the states I hold a law license for... KS and MO... ;-)
That said, I would never attempt a legal action in either state to collect a friendly gambling debt.
Hi Midwest - looks like we can start our own law firm - I will refer KS and MO cases to you and you can refer NY cases to me :)
Gotcha. Will PM you sometime!

As an attorney, I had to look up your claims Wizard

Thanks! So, if social gambling is allowed in a given state would the small claims court entertain a gambling dispute that took place in said friendly poker game? I have never once heard of this happening, but don't claim to sit in on small claims cases on a regular basis.

Thanks! So, if social gambling is allowed in a given state would the small claims court entertain a gambling dispute that took place in said friendly poker game?

The standard way to settle a dispute in a 'friendly poker game' is by shooting the dirty cheater.
ref: cowboy movies.

Thanks! So, if social gambling is allowed in a given state would the small claims court entertain a gambling dispute that took place in said friendly poker game? I have never once heard of this happening, but don't claim to sit in on small claims cases on a regular basis.

I have never heard of this either as I am not sure friends want to testify against each other and waste time dragging their other friends in as witnesses. However, stranger things have happened...you would have to either have your attorney or ask the Judge to issue a subpoena ad testifcandum forcing your friends to testify. Whether their memory will be faulty at that point in time is something I would not bet against!

I have never heard of this either as I am not sure friends want to testify against each other and waste time dragging their other friends in as witnesses. However, stranger things have happened...you would have to either have your attorney or ask the Judge to issue a subpoena ad testifcandum forcing your friends to testify. Whether their memory will be faulty at that point in time is something I would not bet against!

I'm not an attorney, but would a Court actually get involved with anything having to do with a bet or Poker game, or what have you? They're not the gaming commission, and my guess would be that, unless a State has laws specifically regulating the actual game/betting, then the Judge would hesitate to get involved. My speculation on this would be that someone who lost in the game simply could not sue the host for losing.
If you will peruse 55-9-2, here:
http://www.gambling-law-us.com/State-Laws/West-Virginia/
That's the West Virginia law on unauthorized gambling. It basically says that the loser can sue the winner for what he lost which is because, pursuant to your link, West Virginia is actually one of the states in which friendly gambling is illegal.

Is Gambling Among Friends Legal

It is for this reason that in State where friendly gambling is legal, (with parameters to the amounts one is permitted to lose to another per twenty-four hours, if applicable) the loser cannot recover that which he lost from the winner.
I still think the Court would hesitate to get involved when it comes to allegations like bottom-dealing, card-stacking, etc.

• Year Virginia Regulated Gambling: Bingo (1973), Lottery (1987), Horse racing (1997), Daily Fantasy Sports (2016)
• Estimated Tax Revenue from Gambling: $487 million
• Estimated Gambling Revenue: $1.6 billion
• Virginia Gambling Age: 18 for all forms
• Smoking ban: Virginia does not ban smoking in establishments that ban minors
• Virginia Online gambling: Horse racing and Daily Fantasy Sports

Virginia gambling leaves its residents with hardly any options to choose from. Even though there are no Virginia casinos, there are services that will transport gamblers to other states. There are only three legalized forms of live gaming available in the state. One no longer operates due to a lack of demand.

Despite the fact that there are not Virginia casinos within state borders, there are always other options. Anyone that wants the gambling experience can always rent casino games (with strict rules of how to operate them). They can also go to “party casino” establishments, where all games are just like casino games, without having real money involved. The last way Virginia casino gamblers can have their fun is by actually taking a bus ride to other states. There is always the option to get on a cruise casino and sail out to international waters and gamble.

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Types of Virginia Online Gambling Allowed

Off-track betting is legal over the Internet and on mobile devices in Virginia. The problem is that there are no tracks to partner with so no sites operate.

Daily fantasy sports sites are explicitly legal in Virginia. DraftKings and FanDuel are licensed to operate in the state.

Types of Live Virginia Gambling

• Casino Games: No
• Horses: Yes
• Lottery: Yes

There are three types of legalized Virginia gambling options. The state lottery may sell scratch-off and lotto tickets. There are thousands of retailers. Charities may offer bingo games. There are nearly 600 bingo halls in the state. Live horse racing is legal in Virginia. There are no active tracks. Colonial Downs held its last race in 2014. Its simulcast betting shops shuttered in April 2015.

There is charity bingo, which is a booming business in Virginia due to the lack of other options. There is also a state lottery that sells scratch-off and lotto tickets.

Horse racing is legal but there are no active tracks. Off-track betting is permitted by advance deposit wagering companies if offered over the Internet. Since Colonial Downs shuttered, it cannot offer off-track betting so there is no way to play the ponies in Virginia these days, even though it is legal to do so. This includes betting apps and websites.

Virginia casino gambling is not legal. Players in the west part of the state can go to West Virginia or Cherokee, North Carolina for casino action. Those in the east part of Virginia will probably prefer going to Maryland and Delaware.

Daily fantasy sports contests were legalized in Virginia in March 2016. Sites like DraftKings and FanDuel are licensed to operate in the state.

Virginia Gambling Laws

Virginia requires gambler to be at least 18 years of age. Only bingo, a state lottery, horse racing and daily fantasy sports are considered legal in the state. Virginia law exempts any gambling that occurs in a private residence as long as it is not considered a commercial operation. This includes home poker games and casino nights among friends.

Gamblers that enter into a payment agreement cannot enforce it. Losers of money on games that involve an element of chance may recover that cash through legal means.

Most gambling crimes are misdemeanors. An operator of an illegal gambling enterprise that runs for 30 days or has $2,000 in revenue in a single day is a felony.

Daily fantasy sports sites are permitted to operate in the state if they receive a license. Registration costs $50,000 per year. The state must receive an independent auditor’s report annually.

Horse racing is legal in Virginia. There was only ever one licensed track. It failed in 2015. Off-track betting is legal in Virginia. It requires a licensed facility. Mobile betting on horses is also legal but it requires a partnership with a licensed track. There are none so there is nowhere to make these bets legally in Virginia.

Where to Gamble in Virginia

There are about 600 bingo halls in Virginia. There is never a problem finding a game. There are thousands of lottery retailers. These businesses sell instant games and tickets for lotto drawings. Casino players must go to West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware or North Carolina for action.

Virginia Gambling History

Horse racing dates back to the colonial days of Virginia. Historians note that races took place at underground operations from the 1500’s all the way until 1897. That is when the state specifically outlawed horse racing. It did not stop the activity in all counties. It simply drove the gaming underground.

The state legislature decided to legalize live and simulcast betting in 1997. This created pari-mutuel pools on races. Colonial Downs opened on September 1, 1997. There were 13,000 fans in attendance. The track ran into financial difficulties in the late 2000’s and started to trim live racing days. In 2013, the last thoroughbred race was held. That type of racing ended due to a dispute with the horsemen.

Harness racing continued at Colonial Downs into 2014. The track relinquished its live racing license in 2014. The off-track betting shop was closed in April 2015. There were OTBs in other parts of the state that shuttered in November 2014. Colonial Downs is likely closed forever. There are plans to develop a gold course on the land.

Bingo was approved through a constitutional amendment in November 1973. The first bingo games were held within months. Voters approved a state lottery in November 1987. The first ticket was sold on September 20, 1988.

Virginia Casinos & Gambling FAQ

The minimum Virginia gambling age is 18 for all forms.

Yes, but there are no tracks.

Yes, but there are no betting shops open. Internet companies are not licensed due to a lack of track partners.

Yes. Virginia is the first state to license daily fantasy sports.

DraftKings and FanDuel are the main licensed operators.

Yes. It sells scratch-off and lotto tickets.

Yes, but only if operated by a registered charity.

No. None of these types of sites are licensed to operate in the state and are illegal.

Virginia residents in the Appalachian area can choose between casinos in West Virginia and Cherokee, North Carolina. Those closers to Washington D.C. will find Maryland casinos to be closer.