If I Bet on Sports Online, Will I Go To Jail?

[Isrealjohnn]

Since it is exceedingly challenging to police unregulated gaming, we would wager that you won't go to jail. However, as we are not attorneys, you should speak with a lawyer or other legal authority to learn more about the regulations governing online sports betting in your jurisdiction. We don't advise using this method to wager on sports if you reside in a state where online betting is prohibited. But using an unlicensed bookie is the biggest way to get into trouble. These neighborhood stores or people are free to grab your money whenever they want because there is no governing agency in charge of their activities. You may be charged with a misdemeanor (or worse, depending on the circumstances) if you are caught gambling outside of an authorized gambling establishment.

 

[Julio88]

I do not see any reason why you would be jailed for betting on sports via the Internet. If the gambling commission of the country you are residing in approves of the practice, then I think that you should be good to go

Since it is exceedingly challenging to police unregulated gaming, we would wager that you won't go to jail. However, as we are not attorneys, you should speak with a lawyer or other legal authority to learn more about the regulations governing online sports betting in your jurisdiction. We don't advise using this method to wager on sports if you reside in a state where online betting is prohibited. But using an unlicensed bookie is the biggest way to get into trouble. These neighborhood stores or people are free to grab your money whenever they want because there is no governing agency in charge of their activities. You may be charged with a misdemeanor (or worse, depending on the circumstances) if you are caught gambling outside of an authorized gambling establishment.

 

[Hannman]

Well it depends on where you're from, some countries especially most Arabian countries have ban gambling and any form of it and if you're caught gambling, you might find yourself in jail or even get punishment more severe than that