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More strict regulations over gambling in Washington State
 February 4, 2009, 9:16 am (2 years ago)Washington State debatably has the most serious laws against online gambling of any US state, which has conditions to penalize online gamblers with the same strictness as child molesters. According to an Associated Press report, now the law will be covering further penalties for juvenile gamblers, according to an Associated Press report.
The state is able to fine casinos and card rooms caught dealing with gamblers under age 18, but according to the new legislation, the minors themselves may be the subject to be prosecuted in the future.
The state Senate granted a bill Friday that would make it a communal breach resembling to underage drinking. Offenders would be fined $125, and lose any winnings if they were arrested for gambling.
The bill's sponsor, Senator Jerome Delvin of Richland, revealed to the News Tribune of Tacoma that it would deliver some consciousness to youngsters who think gambling is acceptable and amusing. The bill is advocated by the state Gambling Commission and non-tribal casinos. No one spoke in opposition to it last month at a hearing.
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