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Illegal gamblingPossibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
§ 1955 — Illegal gambling businessPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 5 years
- Fine
- Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
Business must violate state law, involve 5+ persons, and be in substantially continuous operation over 30 days or have gross revenue of $2,000 in a single day.
§ 1084 — Transmission of wagering informationPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 2 years
- Fine
- Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.