Illegal gaming is a misdemeanor carrying up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up toR$1000. Though gambling becomes a crime whenever there is a bank  or house  that collects funds or takes a rake.  All gaming participants face being arrested, including players, dealers, and hosts.

In California, online gambling remains a complex issue since the state has not yet legalized and regulated it. While there are no explicit laws prohibiting it, there are some laws that could be interpreted as such, such as the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA).