§1082 Gambling ships

Summary

Makes it illegal for U.S. citizens or residents, anyone on an American ship, or anyone under U.S. jurisdiction to set up, run, own, or hold an interest in a gambling ship or any gambling place on a ship. It also bans running gambling games or devices on such ships or encouraging people to bet or play there. Anyone who breaks this can be fined under federal law, jailed for up to two years, or both. An owner who knowingly lets a vessel be used this way must also lose the vessel and its tackle, apparel, and furniture to the United States, in addition to other penalties.