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I am wondering if a company that is based in the uk but has been bought out by a US company can be sued for promoting gambling among teens
Asked on Apr 08th, 2012 on Business Law - Virginia
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The company is a game site that is gear towards teens who are 13+ and has recently been promoting gambling like say if you buy $20 worth of this you have a chance to win 75 times its sort of like a wheel of fortune thing but still gambling in my eyes the game''s base is in the uk but a us company now holds 55% of the stocks. They claim there is a winner everytime but one item is 10000times more valueable than the next.
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Internet-based gambling is illegal in the United States, regardless of from whence it originates. However, there may be a significant question about whether this activity constitutes a pure game of chance. You should consult with an attorney regarding this issue.
Answered on Apr 09th, 2012 at 8:20 AM