Online gambling is a form of gambling where one is able to place bets on games, events or even sports, with the expectation of earning a prize. It has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to the advancement of technology. There are many different forms of online gambling, including casinos, sports betting, poker, bingo, virtual poker, and more.

The United States has been trying to enforce federal laws on gambling. However, the Commerce Clause has raised a lot of questions about how far Congress can go in regulating the Internet. Many state officials are concerned that the Internet can be used to bring illegal gambling into their jurisdictions.

The Federal Communications Commission has the power to prohibit the leasing and maintaining of facilities. Additionally, the Travel Act applies to players who use interstate facilities for unlawful activities.

The Department of Justice has also prosecuted Internet poker operators under 18 U.S.C. 1955. This statute creates a separate crime for placing bets over the Internet. An owner of an illegal gambling business must have gross revenue of at least $2,000 per day. If a violation is found, the owner could be fined or imprisoned for up to five years.

In the case of United States v. K23 Group Financial Services, a money laundering charge has been filed against an online poker operator. The charges include violations of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).

Section 1956 of the Criminal Code creates several crimes, including laundering, with intent to promote illicit activity, and laundering with the purpose of concealing, disguise, or evading taxation. Some of the crimes cited in the UIGEA are similar to those cited in the Travel Act.