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Pathological Gambling: A Critical Review.

The United States Research Council (USA) Committee on the social and economic impact of pathological gambling. Washington (DC): National Academy Press (USA); 1999.

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C Legal-Age Gambling Opportunities and Restrictions

In 1979, Doctor of Law at Harvard University and Professor Wittia Rose School. Thanks to Ranzt Indolan, James B. Lewis, Kimberly Philips, and Michael Shelton Frates, the researchers who cooperated with this project.

status	lottery	Palimi Chewel Betting	Casino and slot machine	Charitivingo and pull tab
Alabama	18/19	19
Alaska	18	19/21
Arizona	18	18	18	18
Arkansaw	18
California	18	18	18/21	18
Colorado	18	18	21	18
Connecticut State	18	18	18/21	18
Delaware	18	18	21	18
Colombia Special Zone	18	18	18
Florida	18	18	18
Georgia	18	none
Hawaii
Idaho	18	18	Nana/18
Illinois	18	17	18/21	18
Indiana	18	18	21	18
Iowa	18	18	21	none
Kansas	18	18	18
Kentucky	18	18	18
Louisianana	21	18	21	18;
Main state	18	18	16
Maryland	18	18	18	16-18
Massachusetts	18	18	18
Michigan	18	18	18;	18
Minesota	18	18	18	18
Mississippi	21	18
Missouri	18	18	21	18
Montana	18	18	18	16
Nebraska	18/19	18	18
Nevada	twenty one;	21	21	twenty one;
New Hampshire	18	21	18
New jersey	18	18	21	18
New Mexico	18	18/21	18	someone?
new york	18	18	18	none
North Carolina	?	someone?
North Dakota	18/21	21	18/21
Ohio	18	18	18/60
Oklahoma	18	?
Oregon	18	18	18/21	18
Pencil vannia	18	18	18	none
Puerto Rico	18	18	18	18
Road island	18	18	18	18
South Carolina	21	?
South Dakota	18/21	18	21	?
Tennessee
Texas	18	21	18
Utah
Vermont	18	18	18
Virgin Islands	18	?
Virginia	18	18	18
Washington	18	18	18;	18
West Virginia	18	18	18;	18
Wisconsin	18	18	21/18 *	none
Wyoming State	18	?

Note: The number of questions without numbers means gambling in the state, but unknown if there are minimum age requirements. The numbers with a Quest Mark mean that it has a state limit, but it is unknown whether it will be applied. This is usually an Indian gambling, and tribes can often set restrictions freely.

Four of 15 tribes have not yet agreed to raise the minimum age to the age of 21.

State by State Analysis

Alabama-Alabama Law §15-8-150 is a crime for gambling with minors.

Horse and Hound Race: The minimum age of horses and grayhound racing is 18 years old in some counties, but in other counties, 19 years old: Birmingham and Mamelon are 19 years old, green and mobile are 18 years old. International Horse Racing Committee Association (Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc. Alabama State Law §11-65-44

Bingo: No n-profit organizations can operate bingo games for charity or educational purposes. The state stipulates the lowest age of bingo and at least one city, which has the lowest age of bingo and the minimum age of bingo to be 19 years old.

Alask a-Alaska is considering permission to allow casinos on a cruise ship connecting the state in an international voyage.

Slot Machine: Alaska State Law §43. 35. 040 has set the minimum age to 18 years old and does not install coi n-type amusements and gaming equipment within 100 feet (about 1. 6 meters) from the school building.

Bingo and Pulltab: State Law stipulates the minimum age of bingo as 19, but the minimum age of Prutab was raised from 19 to 21 on June 26, 1993. Alaska State Law §05. 15. 180 and 05. 15. 187.

Lottery: Selling lottery to those under the age of 18 is a minor crime, but it is not illegal to give a lottery to minors. Arizona State Law §5-515.

PARAMATIC PAROLOGY: Arizona has set a betting age of 18, according to the association of Racing International, Inc. in Pari-Mutuel Racing Association. This is in Article 5-112 of the revised Law: "Licensing does not allow minors to be regulars of the Pariminutuel gambling system." This allows the operator to have a defend that the child did not know that he was a minor.

Casino: charitable organizations can operate casino nights. The state has concluded some tribes and compact slot machines and no n-bank games (revolving aggress). The minimum age of Indian Casino in Arizona is 18 years old.

Participation: The Arkansaw State Law clearly prohibits that "people under the age of 18 will be a regular or supervised gambling certificate to be implemented or supervised." However, it is unknown whether such a person is prohibited from participating in horse racing. Dog race bonds prohibit employment of minors or to make minors a regular racetrack. This phrase seems to be close to the prohibition of children. Article 23-110-405 and 23-111-308 of the Arkansas Law.

Lottery: California has a typical, full set of restrictions on the state lottery that has been dealing with youth gambling:

Tickets and stocks for lottery games are not sold to those under the age of 18. Those who intentionally sell tickets and shares for lottery games to those under the age of 18 are guilty of light crimes. People under the age of 18 who buy tickets or participate in lotteries are guilty of light crimes. For lottery game retailers or their employees, lottery tickets and stocks, these people must establish protection measures to guarantee that they will not be sold for those under the age of 18. It doesn't. If tickets or shares are available from vending machines or other devices, the committee has established protection measures to ensure that vending machines or devices are not used by those under 18 years old. I have to do it.

It shall include all the tickets or shares of the lottery game, and you have to post a lottery game to distribute tickets or shares in the lottery game so that it is noticeable, the state law is a ticket or lottery for people under the age of 18. Notification that shows that it is prohibited to share and sell prize payments.

California's Cabinet Order Article 8880 52.

"No prizes are paid to those under the age of 18." §8880, 32.

Palimi Chewel Gambling: The age limit of 1 8-yea r-old horse racing was not a legislative law, but by the rules of the Horse Racing Management Committee.

Casino: The California State law has found a local option for cities and counties to approve a gambling club limited to table games without bank accounts. There are more than 300 gambling clubs in the state, and age restrictions are usually 21 years old. The whole state has restricted the age of operators and owners in the age of 18. Business Code & Amp; amp; California Business and Professions §19809. The Indian tribes operate no n-compact slot machines technically violating the Indian Gaming Regulatory Law, which has been managed. All no n-compact Indians games are regulated by tribes, even in legal, and tribes can always change their age restrictions. For example, Kabason Band of Mission Indians announced in September 1995 that the minimum age of casinos near Palm Springs would be raised from 18 to 21 years old, and all casino employees under 21 were fired.

Bingo: Minors (now 18 years old) cannot participate in bingo games. Article 326 5.

Lottery: Colorado State Law §24-35-214 is illegal to sell lottery to those under the age of 18 and buy lottery for those under the age of 18. However, it allows lottery receipts given as gifts for those under the age of 18. This difference is important: "Section 24-35-214 (1) (C) is a prize won by a person under the age of 18 who purchased a selection ticket. Minor guardian is paid to the minor's order.

Palimi Chewel Ticket: Buying and selling Parici Chewel Tickets for those under the age of 18 is illegal. The revised Colorado §12-60-601.

Casin o-owned casinos are limited to three small mountainous towns, and their maximum bet is $ 5. Colorado has also concluded a compact with two Indian tribes. There are two Indian tribes in Colorado.

Bingo and Pulltab: The state law prohibits that under the age of 18 is to wear bingo and buy pull tabs. However, if you are 14 years or older, you can "help the implementation of bingo or pull tab". Colorado's revised law §12-9-107.

Betting businesses in Connecticut and Connecticut are owned and operated by private companies Autotote and are accepting telephone beds from the United States.

Lottery: The game is limited to players over 18 years old.

Betting: Connecticut states are recognized not only in high al ashes but also in races. Not only does Connecticut betting under the age of 18, but also the general law §12-576 "There are minors under 18 years old in rooms, offices, buildings, and facilities with gambling." Is prohibited.

The casino charity "Las Vegas Knight" is limited to the age of 18. Connecticut State Law §186A. In the state, even under the age of 16 is banned in a gambling room. Connecticut has signed an agreement with two Indian tribes. The Mashan Tacket Pecot believes that 18 years old is too young, and seems to have set age restrictions to 21 years old. The tribal casino, Fox Woods, may be the world's most profitable casino with 4, 000 slot machines, including blackjack and craps. There are 4, 000 slot machines.

Bingo and Pulltab: Connecticut is banned from selling to those under the age of 18 in "sealed tickets." Connecticut State Law §7-169H.

Lottery: Delaware states have specified the age limit of the age of 18 in the state constitution, and has a stronger limit on any states. Article 2, Paragraph 17 of the Delaware State Constitution. However, the state law explicitly admits that people under the age of 18 are banning lottery sales, while those aged 18 or older will purchase lotteries for the purpose of giving them to those who are less than that. Delaware State Title 29, §4810.

Palimi Chewel Betting Machine and Slot Machine: Race games seem to have set age restrictions to 18 years old, but recently to allow video lottery machines in races that set age restrictions to 21 years old. The law has been amended. Delaware State Law title 29, §4810.

Bingo: If you participate in a charity game where the prize money is money, you must be 18 years old. However, anyone over 16 years old can participate in bingo and other charity games. Delaware State Title 28, §1139.

Colombia Special Zone

Lottery: Limited to players over 18 years old.

Casino and Bingo: Colombian charitable organizations can operate the Monte Carlo Knight Party like Bingo. The minimum age of participating and presenting is 18 years old, but even minors under the age of 18 can be present if they are accompanied by adults. D. C. code §2-2534.

Lottery: Limited to players over 18 years old.

Fact: Florida has not only dogs and horse races, but also high alignment. The state law prohibits gambling for those under the age of 18, but can enter if a minor is accompanied by a parent or a statutory guardian. Florida statutes §550. 0425.

Bingo: State Law also prohibits any person who plays bingo games or participating in bingo games. Florida statutes §849.

Georgi a-state council has established a unique law that causes civil liability with the most common criminal punishment. "Parents have the right to sue for those who bet on minor children and money or other worthless items without the permission of the parent."

Lotus: State Law does not only ban people under the age of 18, but also prohibit minors from using electronic or mechanical devices related to lotteries. Is requesting. Georgia State Law §50-27-10

Bingo: State Law acknowledges that if an adult is accompanied, a person under the age of 18 will do bingo. Georgia State Law §16-12-58

HABA - Hawaii, Utah, and Tennessee are the only states without commercial gambling. Hawaii, like many other states, allows "social gambling." Hawaii Statute § 712-1231.

IDAHO - The Coeur d'Alene Tribe has created a telephone and online lottery, the "Date Lottery."

Lottery: Idaho Statute § 67-7413 prohibits the knowing sale of tickets to persons under 18.

Pari-Mutuel Betting: Minors are prohibited from using pari-mutuel systems. Idaho Statute § 54-2512.

Bingo: No person under 18 may play bingo for cash prizes or in games where the prize exceeds $25, 00 in prizes. Idaho Statute § 67-7703. Thus, children under 18 may play bingo for money for smaller prizes.

Illinois - Illinois is unique in that it defines a minor (at least in its horse racing law) as "anyone under the age of 17" Illinois Revised Statutes Chapter 230, §5/3. 08. The state also distinguishes between charitable casino gambling (age 18) and commercial casino gambling on riverboats (age 21).

Lottery: It is illegal to sell tickets to anyone under 18, but adults can purchase tickets as gifts for minors. "If the person entitled to the prize or winning ticket is under 18 years of age and the prize is less than $2, 500, the Director may direct the payment of the prize to a family member of the minor or an adult guardian of the minor by issuing a check or draft made payable to the minor. Illinois Revised Statutes Chapter 20, Sections 1605/15 and 1605/18.

Parimutuel Betting: Minors (defined as 17 years of age) may not be admitted as spectators during any competitive program unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, with the exception of employees, licensees, owners, trainers, jockeys, and drivers. Illinois Revised Statutes Chapter 230, Section 5/26.

Casinos: The state has riverboat casinos and charity casinos. The state's riverboat laws prohibit anyone under the age of 21 from gambling or being on any area of ​​a riverboat where gambling occurs. There are exceptions for employees, but employees must be 21 or older to perform any gambling-related duties. Illinois Revised Statutes Chapter 230 §10/11.

Illinois charity casinos are a multi-million dollar business. The Charity Gaming Act allows roulette, blackjack, poker, pull tabs, craps, bang, beat the dealer, big six, gin rummy, five card stud poker, chuck a rack, keno, hold 'em poker, and commodity wheel (maximum bet of $10, 00). Unlike for-profit riverboat casinos, charity casinos are open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Illinois Revised Statutes Chapter 230, § 30/8.

Bingo and Pull Tabs: The minimum age for bingo and pull tabs is 18 years of age. Illinois Revised Statutes Chapter 230, § 20/4 and 25/2. In fact, no person under 18 years of age may enter an area where bingo is being played unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Lotteries: The minimum age is 18, but winnings cannot be paid to anyone under 18 unless the ticket is received as a gift. Indiana Statutes § 4-30-9-3, 4-30-11-3, 4-30-12-1, 4-30-13-1.

Pari-mutuel wagering: The minimum age to work at a racetrack is 16, but the racing commission may license a child younger than that to work for a parent or legal guardian. Indiana Statutes § 4-31-6-5.

Casinos: Indiana has riverboat gambling, but as of this writing, none of the casinos are open. The minimum age for a professional license is 18; however, no one under 21 is permitted to be on any area of ​​the riverboat where gambling is taking place. Indiana Statutes § 4-33-8-3, 4-33-9-12.

Bingo and Pull Tabs: Players must be 18 years of age or older. Code Indiana §4-32-9-34; Code Indiana §4-32-9-34? Indiana Administrative Code Title 45, Regulation 18-3-2 (Department of Revenue).

Lottery: Iowa law prohibits the sale of lottery tickets to persons under 18, but allows adults to purchase them as prizes. Iowa Statute §99E. 16.

Pari-Mutuel Wagering: Iowa Statute §99D. 11, in one simple sentence, prohibits persons under 18 from engaging in pari-mutuel wagering. No person shall knowingly permit any person under 18 to place pari-mutuel bets. §99D. 24.

Casinos: Iowa raised the minimum gambling age for riverboat casinos from 18 to 21 in 1989. It is a violation of the law for a licensee to knowingly induce minors to gamble or to be present in any area of ​​a riverboat where gambling occurs. Iowa Statutes 99B(6) and 99F(9).

Bingo: Iowa has banned gambling under the age of 21, but there are some exceptions. Gambling in carnival does not have any age restrictions if prizes are only no n-cash products with a prize of $ 25 or less. Bingo has no age limit. The prize money is cash, usually up to $ 100. However, bingo games can provide a maximum of $ 800 jackpots.

Kansa s-Kansas General Law defines minors as "under 21 years old." However, the lowest age of 18 is used for both legal gambling and illegal gambling. Kansas Law §41-2601 (L) and (M).

Lottery: Kansas is more advanced than other states in tightening children from the states. In addition to the normal limit that Licensei must be 18 years old or older, the state assembly is under the age of 18, for the purpose of listening or listening to a lottery in Kangzas, "appearing in advertising or advertising of the lottery in electronic or print media. "Employing or hiring as volunteers" is prohibited. Article 74-8708, Article 74-8708, Article 74-8722, Article 74-8722.

The Palimi Chewel Betting Legal Office has banned the Kanzas Horse Racing Committee from using children for advertising. It is a crime to sell betting tickets while knowing that they are under the age of 18. It is also forbidden to buy a betting ticket for those under the age of 18. Article 74-8810 and 74-8839 of the Kansas Law.

Casino is in the midst of a lon g-term battle over the Indian casino. Congress has set up a compact gambling joint committee, but has not mentioned the minimum age limit. Kansas State Law §46-2303.

Bingo and pull tab: Bingo games must be over 18 years old to participate in the management, operation, or implementation of bingo games. Kansas State Law §79-4706. The word "act" is not appropriate, but this law probably covers the game.

Lottery: Selling lottery to those under the age of 18 is a light crime, and the second time is a minor crime. This will not prohibit adults because they buy lottery for minors. Kentucky's Revised Law §154a. < SPAN> Bingo: Iowa has banned gambling under the age of 21, but there are some exceptions. Gambling in carnival does not have any age restrictions if prizes are only no n-cash products with a prize of $ 25 or less. Bingo has no age limit. The prize money is cash, usually up to $ 100. However, bingo games can provide a maximum of $ 800 jackpots.

Kansa s-Kansas General Law defines minors as "under 21 years old." However, the lowest age of 18 is used for both legal gambling and illegal gambling. Kansas Law §41-2601 (L) and (M).

Lottery: Kansas is more advanced than other states in tightening children from the states. In addition to the normal limit that Licensei must be 18 years old or older, the state assembly is under the age of 18, for the purpose of listening or listening to a lottery in Kangzas, "appearing in advertising or advertising of the lottery in electronic or print media. "Employing or hiring as volunteers" is prohibited. Article 74-8708, Article 74-8708, Article 74-8722, Article 74-8722.

The Palimi Chewel Betting Legal Office has banned the Kanzas Horse Racing Committee from using children for advertising. It is a crime to sell betting tickets while knowing that they are under the age of 18. It is also forbidden to buy a betting ticket for those under the age of 18. Article 74-8810 and 74-8839 of the Kansas Law.

Casino is in the midst of a lon g-term battle over the Indian casino. Congress has set up a compact gambling joint committee, but has not mentioned the minimum age limit. Kansas State Law §46-2303.

Bingo and pull tab: Bingo games must be over 18 years old to participate in the management, operation, or implementation of bingo games. Kansas State Law §79-4706. The word "act" is not appropriate, but this law probably covers the game.

Lottery: Selling lottery to those under the age of 18 is a light crime, and the second time is a minor crime. This will not prohibit adults because they buy lottery for minors. Kentucky's Revised Law §154a. Bingo: Iowa has banned gambling under the age of 21, but there are several exceptions. Gambling in carnival does not have any age restrictions if prizes are only no n-cash products with a prize of $ 25 or less. Bingo has no age limit. The prize money is cash, usually up to $ 100. However, bingo games can provide a maximum of $ 800 jackpots.

Kansa s-Kansas General Law defines minors as "under 21 years old." However, the lowest age of 18 is used for both legal gambling and illegal gambling. Kansas Law §41-2601 (L) and (M).

Lottery: Kansas is more advanced than other states in tightening children from the states. In addition to the normal limit that Licensei must be 18 years old or older, the state assembly is under the age of 18, for the purpose of listening or listening to a lottery in Kangzas, "appearing in advertising or advertising of the lottery in electronic or print media. "Employing or hiring as volunteers" is prohibited. Article 74-8708, Article 74-8708, Article 74-8722, Article 74-8722.

The Palimi Chewel Betting Legal Office has banned the Kanzas Horse Racing Committee from using children for advertising. It is a crime to sell betting tickets while knowing that they are under the age of 18. It is also forbidden to buy a betting ticket for those under the age of 18. Article 74-8810 and 74-8839 of the Kansas Law.

Casino is in the midst of a lon g-term battle over the Indian casino. Congress has set up a compact gambling joint committee, but has not mentioned the minimum age limit. Kansas State Law §46-2303.

Bingo and pull tab: Bingo games must be over 18 years old to participate in the management, operation, or implementation of bingo games. Kansas State Law §79-4706. The word "act" is not appropriate, but this law probably covers the game.

Lottery: Selling lottery to those under the age of 18 is a light crime, and the second time is a minor crime. This will not prohibit adults because they buy lottery for minors. Kentucky State Revised Law §154a.

Commentary: Kentucky State Law does not clearly target mult i-well gambling, but Kentucky has a 1 8-yea r-old limit for all actions (excluding drinking). Therefore, anyone over the age of 18 can gamble. The revised Kentucky State Law §2. 015. The state commissioner is also 18 years old. Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc, Pari-Mutuel Racing: 1996 at 59.

Bingo: Kentucky has a charity game that manages bingo games. Age limit is 18 years old. If a charity is accompanied by a parent or a statutory guardian, only a prize other than cash is awarded, and those under the age of 18 can play bingo. Kentucky State Revised Law §238. 545.

Louisian a-The latest state that raised the minimum age of some gambling. Casino gambling was always limited to players who are 21 years old or older, but SB33 submitted by Senator Dardenne in 1998, La. R. S. §27: 319, 47: 9025 (B) (2), 47: 9070 The age of the stat e-owned livestock and private video poker machines was raised from 18 to 21 years old. A 1 9-yea r-old man and the owner of the video poker machine bar filed a lawsuit in January 1999, allegedly violating the State Constitution's provisions that prohibit age discrimination. AP News Wire J5840 (January 7, 1999). The revised law stipulates that poker players for minors are paid to the state. If a video poker license or its agent or employee rationally believes that he is 21 years old or older and plays a person under the age of 21 and 15 years old or older, $ 1, 000 for the first violation, a year. Within the second violation, a penalty of $ 1, 000 and the third violation lost a license. If you intentionally play minors aged 15 or older, or unintentionally leave children under 15 years old, license holders will be deprived. Minors are fined up to $ 100. State lotteries are more generous, and if you intentionally sell tickets in secondary sales, you will be fined $ 100 to $ 500. Minors have a fine of $ 100 or less. but

Lottery: See the previous paragraph. The law stipulates that tickets should not be intentionally sold to those under the age of 21, but it is not forbidden to purchase tickets for those over 21 for the purpose of giving minors. 。 Louisiana's revised law 47: 9025 and 47: 9070.

The Palimi Chewel Gambling State Council instructed the State Gambling Committee to adopt rules and regulations to exclude and expel "adults." Not adults "Louisiana's revised law 4: 193. In another state law, minors over the age of 6 can attend the horse racing party with the permission of the Horse Racing Association if they accompany parents, grandparents, and statutory guardians, but in any case. It is not allowed to do. The jockey, apprentice jockey, fitness person, glooming, and walker license applicants must be over 16 years old. Louisiana's revised law 4:150 and 4:157.

Casino and slot machines: Those under the age of 21 cannot play table games or slot machines, get lost in the designated gambling area of ​​reversible, or hire as gambling employees. Game equipment other than pot boats is also restricted to players who are 21 or older. The legal burden depends on both minors and gambling operators. Louisiana's revised law 4: 525, 4:544, 4: 660.

Bingo and Purtab: Louisiana State Law Revision Law 33: 4861. 11 prohibits the help of Licensee under the age of 18 to provide "all gambling, operation, and acts, including electronic bingo machines." This legal word is ambiguous, but it is highly likely that it is targeted for gamblers.

Lottery: Regulation on lottery in the main state is the most gentle category. Tickets cannot be sold under the age of 18, but adults cannot purchase them as gifts for minors. Minors who have purchased illegally cannot be punished. There are no penalties for unintentionally sold to minors. The only punishment is when the lottery agent has intentionally sold it to a minor, which is not a criminal penalty but a civil violation, only $ 200. Maine Revised Statuts Title 8, §374 and 380. < SPAN> Lottery: See the previous paragraph. The law stipulates that tickets should not be intentionally sold to those under the age of 21, but it is not forbidden to purchase tickets for those over 21 for the purpose of giving minors. 。 Louisiana's revised law 47: 9025 and 47: 9070.

The Palimi Chewel Gambling State Council instructed the State Gambling Committee to adopt rules and regulations to exclude and expel "adults." Not adults "Louisiana's revised law 4: 193. In another state law, minors over the age of 6 can attend the horse racing party with the permission of the Horse Racing Association if they accompany parents, grandparents, and statutory guardians, but in any case. It is not allowed to do. The jockey, apprentice jockey, fitness person, glooming, and walker license applicants must be over 16 years old. Louisiana's revised law 4:150 and 4:157.

Casino and slot machines: Those under the age of 21 cannot play table games or slot machines, get lost in the designated gambling area of ​​reversible, or hire as gambling employees. Game equipment other than pot boats is also restricted to players who are 21 or older. The legal burden depends on both minors and gambling operators. Louisiana's revised law 4: 525, 4:544, 4: 660.

Bingo and Purtab: Louisiana State Law Revision Law 33: 4861. 11 prohibits the help of Licensee under the age of 18 to provide "all gambling, operation, and acts, including electronic bingo machines." This legal word is ambiguous, but it is highly likely that it is targeted for gamblers.

Lottery: Regulation on lottery in the main state is the most gentle category. Tickets cannot be sold under the age of 18, but adults cannot purchase them as gifts for minors. Minors who have purchased illegally cannot be punished. There are no penalties for unintentionally sold to minors. The only punishment is when the lottery agent has intentionally sold it to a minor, which is not a criminal penalty but a civil violation, only $ 200. Maine Revised Stating Title 8, §374 and 380. Lottery: See the previous paragraph. The law stipulates that tickets should not be intentionally sold to those under the age of 21, but it is not forbidden to purchase tickets for those over 21 for the purpose of giving minors. 。 Louisiana's revised law 47: 9025 and 47: 9070.

The Palimi Chewel Gambling State Council instructed the State Gambling Committee to adopt rules and regulations to exclude and expel "no n-adults." Not adults "Louisiana's revised law 4: 193. In another state law, minors over the age of 6 can attend the horse racing party with the permission of the Horse Racing Association if they accompany parents, grandparents, and statutory guardians, but in any case. It is not allowed to do. The jockey, apprentice jockey, fitness person, glooming, and walker license applicants must be over 16 years old. Louisiana's revised law 4:150 and 4:157.

Casino and slot machines: Those under the age of 21 cannot play table games or slot machines, get lost in the designated gambling area of ​​reversible, or hire as gambling employees. Game equipment other than pot boats is also restricted to players who are 21 or older. The legal burden depends on both minors and gambling operators. Louisiana's revised law 4: 525, 4:544, 4: 660.

Bingo and Purtab: Louisiana State Law Revision Law 33: 4861. 11 prohibits the help of Licensee under the age of 18 to provide "all gambling, operation, and acts, including electronic bingo machines." This legal word is ambiguous, but it is highly likely that it is targeted for gamblers.

Lottery: Regulations on the main states are the most gentle categories. Tickets cannot be sold under the age of 18, but adults cannot purchase them as gifts for minors. Minors who have purchased illegally cannot be punished. There are no penalties for unintentionally sold to minors. The only punishment is when the lottery agent has intentionally sold it to a minor, which is not a criminal penalty but a civil violation, only $ 200. Maine Revised Stating Title 8, §374 and 380.

Information on parties: of f-road betting facilities are also open to children under the age of 16 if they are accompanied by parents, statutory guards, or custody. Those under the age of 18 are not allowed to participate in the Parisi Chewel Pool, but cannot approach within 15 feet from other places to receive bets or items. Maine Revised Statutes Title 8, §275-D AND 278.

Bingo and Pulltab: Those under the age of 16 cannot be involved in or participate in "Vino" or "Bingo" games, and as unless they are accompanied by parents, parents, or other officers. It is not possible to enter a minor in the game area. Maine Revised Stating Title 17, §319.

The gaming method of Marylan d-Maryland has several unique habits.

Lotter y-This state is to buy tickets for minors as gifts, just like other states that require those who know that the seller is under the age of 18 not to sell tickets. Is allowed. The lottery seller must be at least 21 years old. Article 9-112 and 9-124 of the Maryland Cabinet Order.

Production of Paro Rogic in horse racing: The State Committee is 18 years old. International Horse Racing Committee Association (Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc.

Casino and slot machines: In some areas of Maryland, charity can operate casinos containing slot machines.

Bingo: The law on bingo in Maryland is unique in two points. The state parliament has passed specific laws and regulations for each county, rather than a single law that covers the entire state. Some laws have clearly acknowledge that 1 6-yea r-olds play bingo. Mattalan Code of Law Article 27 "Gambling".

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Lottery: The state can buy tickets for minors as gifts following other states that require those who know that the seller is under the age of 18 not selling tickets. can. The lottery seller must be at least 21. Chapter 10 §24 and 29.

Palimi Chewel Betting: Massachusetts is forbidden to bet on horse racing or dog racing, but to bet. But the penalties are very light. The first offense is less than $ 100. Betting a minor is a fine of less than $ 100. Massachusetts State Law, Chapter 128, Section 9 and Section 10.

Bingo and Pull Tabs: In Massachusetts, bingo is called "beano." State law states that "No person under 18 years of age shall be permitted in any part of the licensee's premises or grounds while such games are being played." Massachusetts Statutes, Chapter 10, Section 38.

Casinos The Massachusetts Governor has agreed to allow Indian tribes to own casinos.

Lottery: It is a misdemeanor to knowingly sell or offer to sell lottery tickets to any person under 18 years of age. Lottery tickets cannot be sold to minors, but adults may purchase them as gifts for people under 18. Michigan Statutes, Sections 432-11 and 432-29.

Pari-Mutuel: "The holder of a pari-mutuel gaming license shall not knowingly permit patrons to engage in pari-mutuel gaming conducted or supervised by the holder. Michigan Statute § 431.

Casinos and Slot Machines: Charities are allowed to operate "big money" casinos. Michigan has compacts with several tribes to operate high-stakes casinos throughout the state. The Legislature passed a minimum age of 18 for all charity casinos. Michigan drafted the statute § 432. 110A. Indian casinos appear to adhere to this age restriction.

Bingo and Pull Tabs: Tickets for charity games may not be sold to anyone under 18. Michigan Draft Statute § 432.

Minnesota - Minnesota was the only state that, at least on paper, came close to a comprehensive plan to address the minimum age for gambling, and it failed. The state legislature passed a statute requiring Indian casinos to be open to adults 21 and older, adding that if more than half of the tribes agreed to the restriction, the minimum age for all other legal gambling in the state would also be raised from 18 to 21. The tribes took this as a ploy to get them to reopen the compact negotiations and reject the transition to 21.

Lottery: Minnesota is unusual in that it has created a complex system for dealing with underage lottery players, including banning minors from accepting winnings, which appears to exclude winnings from adults.

Minnesota Statutes § 349A 12. Prohibited Activities

PARTICLE 1. MINOR PURCHASES No person under 18 may purchase or redeem lottery tickets for prizes.

SECTION 2. SALES TO MINORS. A retailer may not sell lottery tickets to anyone under 18, and a retailer or any other person may not offer lottery tickets or redeem them for prizes to anyone under 18.

This is an affirmative defense, meaning the lottery retailer has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that it reasonably and in good faith relied on the appearance of false identification.

Lotteries: Age restrictions are the same as state lotteries. Minnesota Statutes § 240. 13 and 240. 25.

Casinos: There are more legal full-scale Indian casinos than Atlantic City, and the minimum age restriction is currently 18.

Bingo and Pull Tabs: No person under 18 may purchase tab tickets, chipboard tickets, paddle wheel tickets, lottery tickets, or the opportunity to play in a bingo game, other than bingo games for which licensing is exempt or excluded. Violation is a misdemeanor. Any licensed entity or employee who induces a person under 18 to participate in legal gambling is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Michigan Statute § 349.

Mississippi - Mississippi is one of the strictest states for both minors and casinos who violate the law: underage gamblers cannot keep their winnings, and casinos cannot say they believed minors were over 21.

Casinos Mississippi has actual riverside casinos and dockside casinos that are technically on the water but cannot be moved.

Mississippi Statute § 75-76-155. Age requirements for patrons and gaming employees. Penalties for violations - No good faith rule regarding age.

No person under 21 may:

Be permitted to play, place bets, or receive winnings, either personally or through an agent, in any game permitted under this chapter.

Be employed as a gaming employee.

Any licensee, employee, agent, or other person who violates or permits the violation of any provision of this section, and any person under the age of 21, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $1, 000 or by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than six months, or by both the fine and imprisonment.

It is no excuse to claim that License, employees, dealers, or other people believe that the person was 21 years or older in the prosecution or other procedures for violations of this provision.

Bingo and Pulltab: A charitable bingo operator has an unusual option to eliminate those under the age of 18. The state philanthropy stipulates that any licensed method should not allow people under the age of 18 to play bingo games unless they are accompanied by parents or legal parents. The Mississippi State Law 97-33-67 allows video pull tabs and video bing machines.

Lottery: Do not sell tickets to those under the age of 18. However, gifts from adults to minors are allowed. Those under the age of 21 are not approved as a lottery game vendor. Missouri's revised law §313. 260 and 313. 280.

Pari-Mutuel Betting: There is a strange language law that does not allow minors to "intentionally bet or bet on horse racing or bet." I don't know why minors can accidentally bet. Horse racing licensees cannot intentionally enter the gambling for those under the age of 18, unless they are accompanied by parents or parents. It is also prohibited to bet on those under the age of 18 §313. 670.

Casino: Missouri has two unusual rules: the state parliament clearly gave the city a clear option to completely eliminate minors from a riverboat casino. A minor parent or guardian may file a lawsuit to regain the money lost in gambling. Other provisions of the Pleasure Benes Gambling Law are typical: "Persons under the age of 21 should not gamble on a pleasure gambling boat and enter the area where gambling on the pleasure boat is performed. However, when the 1 8-yea r-old has been approved by the masquerade, it is allowed to enter the area where the duties are performed. Those under the age of 21 should not be hired as a dealer or receiving a bet. " Missouri's revised laws and regulations §434. 060 and 313. < SPAN> In the prosecution or other procedures for violations of this provision, I believe that License, employees, dealers, or other people are 21 or older. Assertion that it is not a excuse.

Bingo and Pulltab: A charitable bingo operator has an unusual option to eliminate those under the age of 18. The state philanthropy stipulates that any licensed method should not allow people under the age of 18 to play bingo games unless they are accompanied by parents or legal parents. The Mississippi State Law 97-33-67 allows video pull tabs and video bing machines.

Lottery: Do not sell tickets to those under the age of 18. However, gifts from adults to minors are allowed. Those under the age of 21 are not approved as a lottery game vendor. Missouri's revised law §313. 260 and 313. 280.

Pari-Mutuel Betting: There is a strange language law that does not allow minors to "intentionally bet or bet on horse racing or bet." I don't know why minors can accidentally bet. Horse racing licensees cannot intentionally enter the gambling for those under the age of 18, unless they are accompanied by parents or parents. It is also prohibited to bet on those under the age of 18 §313. 670.

Casino: Missouri has two unusual rules: the state parliament clearly gave the city a clear option to completely eliminate minors from a riverboat casino. A minor parent or guardian may file a lawsuit to regain the money lost in gambling. Other provisions of the Pleasure Benes Gambling Law are typical: "Persons under the age of 21 should not gamble on a pleasure gambling boat and enter the area where gambling on the pleasure boat is performed. However, when the 1 8-yea r-old has been approved by the masquerade, it is allowed to enter the area where the duties are performed. Those under the age of 21 should not be hired as a dealer or receiving a bet. " Missouri Revised Law §434. 060 and 313. In the prosecution or other procedures for violations of this provision, it claims that Licensei, Employees, Dealers, or others believed that the person was 21 years or older. That is not a excuse.

Bingo and Pulltab: A charitable bingo operator has an unusual option to eliminate those under the age of 18. The state philanthropy stipulates that any licensed method should not allow people under the age of 18 to play bingo games unless they are accompanied by parents or legal parents. The Mississippi State Law 97-33-67 allows video pull tabs and video bing machines.

Lottery: Do not sell tickets to those under the age of 18. However, gifts from adults to minors are allowed. Those under the age of 21 are not approved as a lottery game vendor. Missouri's revised law §313. 260 and 313. 280.

Pari-Mutuel Betting: There is a strange language law that does not allow minors to "intentionally bet or bet on horse racing or bet." I don't know why minors can accidentally bet. Horse racing licensees cannot intentionally enter the gambling for those under the age of 18, unless they are accompanied by parents or parents. It is also prohibited to bet on those under the age of 18 §313. 670.

Casino: Missouri has two unusual rules: the state parliament clearly gave the city a clear option to completely eliminate minors from a riverboat casino. A minor parent or guardian may file a lawsuit to regain the money lost in gambling. Other provisions of the Pleasure Benes Gambling Law are typical: "Persons under the age of 21 should not gamble on a pleasure gambling boat and enter the area where gambling on the pleasure boat is performed. However, when the 1 8-yea r-old has been approved by the masquerade, it is allowed to enter the area where the duties are performed. Those under the age of 21 should not be hired as a dealer or receiving a bet. " Missouri Revised Law §434. 060 and 313.

Bingo and Pulltab: Children up to 16 years old can play or participate in bingo implementation, and even under the age of 16 can participate if they are accompanied by parents or parents. Missouri State Revision Law §313. 040.

Monda y-State legalized video poker and kenomachine. There is a card club in Montana, and Calcutta has acknowledged a sporting event. The Indian tribe operates a casino.

Lottery: people under the age of 18 or under the age of 18 cannot sell tickets. Montana State Law §23-7-110, 23-7-301.

Maltuel Gambling: Article 23-4-301 of the Montana State Law prohibits Licensei from using a multi-well system for minors.

Casino: Those under the age of 18 must not "intentionally or intentionally" gambling. It is not possible for those under the age of 18 to be intentionally or intentionally engaged in gambling. The video game console management law obliges the operator to place game consoles so that those under the age of 18 cannot be accessed. Article 23-5-158 and 23-5-603 of the Montana State Law.

Charity Bingo and Pulltab: "Good Bingo Player" is defined as a person over 18 years old. Montana State Law §23-5-112.

Nebrask a-Nebraska has made an unusual agreement that the city and county will not have a state lottery and allow the city and county to carry out lotteries. And it has a mysterious age division:

Lottery: Nebraska villages, cities, and counties can hold lottery. However, charity lottery and raffle are from the age of 18. Compare Nebraska's revised law §9-646, 9-810, 9-814 and §9-345, 9-430, 9-426. It is a minor criminal for anyone under the age of 19 who intentionally purchases a state lottery, and selling intentionally is a more serious crime. In most states, adults allow adults to purchase lottery as gifts, or are silent about this problem, but in Nebraska, it is clear to purchase lottery for the benefit of people under the age of 19. It is prohibited.

Palimi Chewel Gambling: It is a minor crime that a minor intentionally assists or suggests gambling the Paris Mewel. Nebraska State Law §2-1207.

Bingo and Pulltab: At the minimum age of 18 years old. The lottery is permitted to sell "pickles card", that is, the prut. The state also allows Keno, a big business.

Lottery: The Nevada Constitution is banning all lotteries except for charity. Nevada does not mention the minimum age of purchasing lottery. Rather, the casino applies a 2 1-yea r-old age limit.

Palimi Chewel Betting: Almost completely prohibited under the age of 21. Note that the law stipulates the ban on "trampers" in which casinos pass minors. In addition, minor collection is prohibited. There is nothing that hinders the casino to keep the child's money, whether you win or lose.

Those under 21 are not possible:

Gambling games, slot machines, lacebooks, sports pools, or Parisi Cheel operators, personally or through agents, to be allowed to play, bet, or collect prizes. 。

Available games, racing books, sports pools, or parall i-well gambling, permissible to wander around the rooms and places where they were performed, or wandered.

Working as a gaming employee other than the betting room. Licensees, employees, dealers, or others who violate or allow violations to be violated, and those under the age of 21 who violate the provisions of this Article are ill.

Article 463 350.

Casino: See the above Parici Cheelvet. There are several special restrictions, all of which are 21 years old. The Nevada Revision Law §129. 130 prohibits gambling or gambling under the age of 21. Article 205. 460 is illegal to allow people under the age of 21 to enter the gambling hall or to engage in gambling at the gambling hall. Article 609 Article 210 Article 210 shows those who hire minors, employments, those who exhibit, those who keep them for exhibitions or employment, parent, relatives, guardians, or minors. Except for those who are custody, storage, and managed, minors are in the casino facility or alcohol with gambling except in cases where they are in a casino facility to provide entertainment based on employment contracts. In the casino facility, which is a major commercial activity, those who procure or agree to minors in a casino facility, which is a major commercial activity, are charged with a minor crime.

New Hampshire

Lottery: Do not sell tickets to those under the age of 18. Tickets cannot be sold to adults, but gifts from adults are allowed. New Hampshire's Available Law §287-F: 8

Palimi Chewel Betting: Limited to players who are 21 or older. New Hampshire Revised Statutes §284: 33.

Bingo and Pulltab: The state law prohibits entry and play for those under the age of 18. New Hampshire's revised law §287-E: 7, 287-E: 10, 287-E: 12.

New Jersey - Based on past incidents, New Jersey has chosen different standards for each type of gambling allowed by law. Pari-Mutuel: Minors. Bingo: 18 with no exceptions. Lottery: 18, but gifts to children allowed. Casino Consumption Age.

Lottery: No sale of tickets to those under 18. Gifts allowed from adults. Minimum age for lottery agents is 21. NJ Revised §5:9-15 and 5:9-7.

Pari-Mutuel Stomach: Strict restrictions on minors who are currently 18. NJ Statute §5:5-65.

Casinos Atlantic City casinos must exclude anyone under the age of drinking alcohol (currently 21). New Jersey Statute §5: 12-119. As explained in the text, the state allows casinos to claim they did not know a minor was under 21 only if the casino is charged with a criminal offense. Strict liability is imposed on all non-criminal proceedings, including administrative fines.

Bingo New Jersey Statute §5: 8-32.

A tribe in New Mexico opened a casino without a license. The governor then signed a compact, but the state Supreme Court and federal courts ruled that the governor did not have the authority to permit gambling that was not permitted by New Mexico law. The state legislature approved a compromise: tribes would be subject to heavy state taxes and slot machines for racing and fraternal organizations. The tribes reluctantly agreed to the compact, but objected to tax aspects that they believed violated the federal Gaming Control Act. Another feature of the state is that it allows gambling on bicycle races.

Lottery: The sale of tickets to those under 18 is prohibited, but gifts from adults are allowed. Lottery retailers must be 18 years of age or older. New Mexico Statutes § 6-24-14, 6-24-15 and 6-24-32.

Bicycle Racing: Bicycle betting is limited to 21 years of age. Bicycle racing law does not set a minimum age for placing wagers. Each state commissioner sets the minimum age at 18. Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc., Pari-Mutuel Racing: 1996 at 59.

The Casino Compact requires Indian casinos to limit the minimum gambling age of players to 21.

Bingo and Pull Tabs

New York-New York signed an agreement with the Onaida tribe, and an Indian casino without a slot machine was born. The turning stone is probably the world's most profitable gam e-only casino. Betting operations other than New York have received telephone beds from the United States. New York is allowed to operate casinite for charity. The lowest age is 18 years old. New York State Law 195-A.

Lottery: Tickets cannot be sold under the age of 18. However, adults can purchase tickets to give them to minors. The New York court has acknowledged the right to receive a minor in the event of a lottery. New York State Tax Law §1610, Pando V. Fernandez 485 N. Y. S. 2D 162, 127 MISC. 2D 224 (1984), minor ages have been affirmed that the age of the minors will not be disabled, but for other reasons, 499 N. Y. S. 2D 950, 118 A. 2D 474 (1986)).

Palimi Chewel's stomach: Racecourse and Awaybetting Operation are required to avoid the fact that they are actually under 18 years old. As a result, horse racing companies can make an excuse that minors seemed to be over 18 years old. New York Law and Palimi Chewel Law §104.

Bingo and Purtab: New York City General Law §486 acknowledges that even if you are under the age of 18, you will participate in bingo games if adults are accompanied.

Casino: New York has signed an agreement with the Onaida to establish a turning stone, the world's largest throttle casino, a turning stone. The state also acknowledges that charitable organizations operate casinite.

North Carolina: Carolina has signed an agreement to allow the cherokei tribes to operate a video game in Bingo Hall.

Bingo: State bingo rules do not specify the minimum age of players.

North Dakota

Lottery: North Dakota is the only state in which voters have refused the approval of the state lottery, one of which is that there are so many other gambling forms, including charity casinos.

Palimi Chewel Gambling: North Dakota has recognized a primitive parall i-shaped Pariminutuel gambling called Calcatta Pool at all sporting events except for high school students (age limit is 18 years old). North Dakota State Law §53-06. 1-07. 3. North Dakota is the only state that has a higher limit (at the minimum age of 21 years old) in the Paris Racecourse in OTB. Each state's commissioner is 18 years old. Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc.

Casino: North Dakota State Law §53-06. 1-07. 1 has not directly or indirectly or indirectly or indirectly or for those under the age of 21 to play games such as Purtab, Punchboard, Twenty Twan, Calcutta, Sports Pool, Paddle Wheel, Poker. Prohibited. The charitable lo w-limit blackjack is common in the state. The tribes operate a ful l-fledged casino under the compact.

Bingo and Purtab: Pulltab is limited to players over the age of 21, but bingo is limited to players over 18 unless they are accompanied by adults. NORTH DAKOTA CENTURY CODE §53-06.

Lottery Ohio's State Fixed Code §3770. 08 prohibits selling lottery tickets or opportunities to those under the age of 18.

Palimi Chewel Gambling: The participation of 1 8-yea r-old "minor" is prohibited. Rules 3731 2.

Bingo: Great minimum age: The participants and operators of the bingo games conducted by the Elderly Multipurpose Center must be over 60 years old. Other Bingo Hall employees must be over 18 years old. Article 173 of the Ohio State Correction Law. 121 and 2915.

Palimi Chewel Gambling: Oklahoma's State Law 3A §208. 4 prohibits minors who intentionally permit the agency Licensei to be a regular customer of the Parlimi Tewel Gambling System implemented by its agency. 。

Orego n-state lottery runs on video poker machines and sporting events. The tribes in the state operate a ful l-fledged casino based on the contract.

Lottery: State has a harsh juvenile treatment program. Lottery cannot be sold under the age of 18. If you are under the age of 18, you will not be paid if you win the lottery. This eliminates adults who purchase tickets as prizes. Oregon's revised law §461. 250, 461. 300 and 461. 600.

Pari-Mutual Betting: Racing racetracks have a reasonable suspicion that the user is 18 years old or older, and prove the actual age and status. You have to submit what you do. According to the state law, those under the age of 18 cannot participate in horse racing unless their parents, guardians or spouses are 18 years old or older. Alternatively, the obligations associated with employment are fulfilled. It is also prohibited that those under the age of 12 will enter after 6:00 pm.

The law also prohibits people under the age of 18 from wandering around in a race gambling. Article 462, paragraph 190 and Article 462, paragraph 195 of the Oregon's Available Code of Law.

Casinos: Video poker is restricted to establishments with liquor licenses and is therefore restricted to age 21 and over. However, the first Indian/state casino set the minimum age for video poker machines at 18. Subsequent agreements have all made it 21. Agreements have also been made to make the minimum age 18 for bingo and blackjack. Thus, as things stand, Indian casinos can only allow 18-year-olds to play all games. Other Indian casinos must limit machine gambling to 21, but can allow 18-year-olds to play other games. The blackjack agreement is temporary, and the state will likely insist on raising the age for this game to 21. In addition to Indian casinos, Oregon has poker rooms and blackjack rooms under a vaguely worded statute that allows "contests of chance." Oregon Revised Statute § 163. 575 makes it a crime to endanger the welfare of a minor if a person knowingly causes, induces, or permits a person under the age of 18 to engage in gambling. Pennsylvania

Lottery: Lottery tickets cannot be sold to anyone under 18, but adults may give tickets as gifts to minors. Lottery agents must be 21 or older. Title 72 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes §3761-6, 3761-10.

Pari-mutuel betting: Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 4 §325. 228 states that "No licensed company shall permit any person who is actually and apparently under 18 years of age to place bets at any horse racing meeting conducted by such company, or to attend any horse racing meeting conducted by such company, unless such person is accompanied by a parent or guardian."

Casinos: Under Pennsylvania's Small Games of Chance Act, charitable organizations may operate casinos.

Bingo Bingo: No person under 18 years of age may play bingo unless accompanied by an adult. Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 10 §305.

Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico allows betting on cockfights, bolitas, and various other forms of gambling.

Lottery: Prohibited sale to those under 18. Puerto Rico Code, Title 15, Sections 809 and 814.

Commentary: Kentucky State Law does not clearly target mult i-well gambling, but Kentucky has a 1 8-yea r-old limit for all actions (excluding drinking). Therefore, anyone over the age of 18 can gamble. The revised Kentucky State Law §2. 015. The state commissioner is also 18 years old. Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc, Pari-Mutuel Racing: 1996 at 59.

Casinos "No gambling establishment shall advertise to or provide facilities for the public in Puerto Rico, or admit persons under the age of 18. Puerto Rico Law Title 15 §77. Despite the apparent infringement on freedom of speech, this law was overturned by the United States Supreme Court in Posadas de Puerto Rico Assoc. 2d 266, 106 S. Ct. 2968 (1986).

Bingo: Puerto Rico Law Title 15 §71 makes bingo comparable to other gambling games such as roulette, craps, and cards, and therefore subject to the 18-year-old restriction of §77.

Rhode Island - The Rhode Island Lottery operates in-game video terminals.

Lottery: "18 No person under the age of 18 may play a lottery video authorized by this chapter, and no licensed video retailer shall knowingly permit a minor to play a video tape machine or knowingly allow a minor to make payments in connection with a video credit violation. Lottery tickets may not be sold to persons under 18, but adults may give tickets as gifts to minors. Lottery agents must be 21 years of age or older. Rhode Island General Laws § 42-61. 2-5, 11-19-32 and 42-61-9.

Commentary: Kentucky State Law does not clearly target mult i-well gambling, but Kentucky has a 1 8-yea r-old limit for all actions (excluding drinking). Therefore, anyone over the age of 18 can gamble. The revised Kentucky State Law §2. 015. The state commissioner is also 18 years old. Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc, Pari-Mutuel Racing: 1996 at 59.

Bingo and Pull Tabs: 18 No one under the age of 18 may play. Non-minors may not participate in the games.

South Carolina - South Carolina inadvertently legalized video gaming machines with no rate limit through a series of bizarre statutes and court decisions. In 1988, grocery store owner Terry Blackmon was indicted for paying players free rerolls they won on his store's video poker machines. The state Supreme Court ruled that a poorly worded anti-slots law had actually legalized the machines; the legislature had excluded "non-paying coin-operated machines with free-to-play features." The court found that video gaming machines were legal as long as the machines themselves did not dispense money. But the court later ruled that an even older statute allowed losers to sue and get their money back. In June 1993, the state legislature enacted a new law in an attempt to make it clear that at least some of these "video gaming machines" were legal as long as they were approved by local voters and paid out less than $125 a day. However, state supreme courts continue to issue conflicting rulings against video poker, which remain pending. In the most recent case, the court ruled 3-2 that not all video games are created equal. The majority reading of South Carolina law states that video poker machines are illegal.

South Dakota - South Dakota was one of the first states to allow its state lottery to install video terminals and non-coin-in slot machines. The state also allows full-scale, low-stakes casinos in Deadwood and on Indian Lands.

Lottery: Lottery tickets cannot be sold to anyone under the age of 18. However, to play at a video lottery terminal, players must be at least 21 years old. South Dakota Codified Laws §42-7A-13, 42-7A-32, 42-7A-44 and 42-7A-48.

Pari-Mutuel Betting Horse Racing: South Dakota Codified Laws §42-7-76 prohibits racetrack licensees from allowing persons under 18 to place bets on horse races.

Casinos: Participation in casino games is restricted to players 21 years of age or older. See South Dakota Codified Laws §42-7B-35, 42-7B-4 and 42-7B-25.

Pari-mutuel wagering: Tennessee had legalized horse racing, but the statute had a sunset clause that expired before any racetracks were licensed or built. Age restrictions were clearly stated: Code §4-36-310 states in full, "No person under the age of 18 years may place a wager on any race event."

Footnotes

Lottery: Lottery tickets may not be sold to anyone under 18, but adults may gift tickets to minors. Texas Statute §466. 253.