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International gambling

Gambling rules and regulation in the Caribbean, United Kingdom, Europe, and the rest of the world can vary considerably. Some places are fair and friendly, some are simply nasty. You might win a ton of money and then realize that it's not allowed out of the country.

It happens. All these factors mean you should gamble with care in other countries. Don't blow your bankroll. Be mindful of exchange rates and rules for exporting currency. Treat an international casino like a cruise ship. Look for a favorable game, and if you can't find one then walk.

Just the facts

• The state is the ultimate authority regarding how a casino operates.
• Organized crime is not involved in regulated gambling conducted in the United States. The same can't be said for unregulated gambling. You should avoid gambling businesses that are unregulated.
• Dealers cannot cause you to win or lose. Dealers, floor persons, and the pit boss aren't even particularly concerned if you win or lose. Their primary interest is the integrity of the game.
• You should always follow the casino's rules for handling cards and chips. Any deviation will cause the dealer to stop the game.
• All casino games are monitored by remote video cameras. Casinos are very vigilant about catching and prosecuting cheaters.
• Internet gambling is illegal in the United States. People who gamble on the Internet risk losing in the traditional way and also losing their bankroll when the Internet casino is prosecuted by the government.
• Gambling on cruise ships and gambling off­shore (outside the United States.) is subject to different rules than United States regulated games. You should avoid playing if the rules are unfavorable.

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