Title 31, Money and FinanceRelease 119-110
§5366 Criminal Penalties
Title 31 › SUBTITLE IV — MONEY › CHAPTER 53 — MONETARY TRANSACTIONS › SUBCHAPTER IV — PROHIBITION ON FUNDING OF UNLAWFUL INTERNET GAMBLING › § 5366
Summary
Breaking the betting ban carries a fine and up to 5 years' prison. Courts may permanently bar convicts from betting or helping others bet.
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Title 31, §5366
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(a)In General.—
Any person who violates section 5363 shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.
(b)Permanent Injunction.—
Upon conviction of a person under this section, the court may enter a permanent injunction enjoining such person from placing, receiving, or otherwise making bets or wagers or sending, receiving, or inviting information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers.
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31 U.S.C. § 5366
Title 31, Money and Finance
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110