Is It Legal To Run Online Casino

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I want to operate a mobile casino where they buy virtual currency for play

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If they have to purchase the 'play money' how is that not gambling for money? You can only give away prizes for online games if the players do not pay anything, in any form. This was a popular concept in the early days of the internet, but would be difficult to sustain as a business if you were relying upon ads for revenue/

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Your business model is going to need to be very carefully constructed to make this a legal operation.

There will be other questions you find as you seek to open an e-commerce web site or App. In my experience, working with a lawyer as you begin will save you a lot of money in the future.

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If the virtual money cannot be cashed out for real money, this is a social casino, and likely does not constitute gambling. In order for gambling laws to apply, the elements of prize, chance, and consideration must exist. If you eliminate the prize by not allowing users to cash out, you remove that element. However, if the virtual money has some actual value, that could be a problem. Google the Big Fish Casino case. This business should be reviewed by a skilled Gaming Attorney.

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