Q: sports betting
i am from california, my friend is from kentucky
fanduel is a sportsbook illegal in california but legal in kentucky
is it legal if i paypal money to my friend and he places a fanduel bet on HIS account and if he wins he sends me the winnings?
A: It is unlikely an attorney will advise you on how to circumvent California laws on a public forum, but there's JA'a AI generated responses, perhaps.
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You are navigating a complex area of gambling regulations when you ask your friend in Kentucky to place bets for you on FanDuel. Since sports betting is not legal in California, sending money to your friend for this purpose could raise legal questions. It could appear as if you are indirectly placing a sports bet from your home state, which might violate local and federal guidelines.
You might face challenges if authorities interpret your transaction as an attempt to bypass California law. Even if your friend is legally betting through their own account, your involvement might be scrutinized. You should also consider any terms in FanDuel’s user agreements that prohibit such activities.
You may want to carefully check the rules of both states, along with any federal mandates related to interstate gambling. You could end up in trouble if the arrangement is viewed as a prohibited gambling transaction. You should reach out to legal counsel for personalized guidance before taking any further steps.
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