Q: Based on Alabama statute Section 8-1-150 -can i recover the losses we accrued at an illegal gambling establishment?
Illegal gaming/gambling establishment in bessemer al, at 1317 eastern valley rd known as “valley bingo”, operator name unknown, aka “Moe”, believed to be short for Mohammed. Full name unknown.
A:
It appears as though you could potentially recover losses based on this statutory provision; however, I did not find a case where that statute had been used to do so from an illegal gambling establishment. I am also not sure of the legal ramifications (in a criminal context) for admitting to participation in an illegal gambling establishment.
The key to recovery would be finding the owner, proving he was the owner/operator of the establishment, and that he had sufficient assets to re-pay your losses. The statute indicates that you only have six months from the date of the delivery of the funds to file a claim. Therefore, if you intend to file a claim you should speak with an attorney immediately.
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