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Hawaii Gambling Laws
More Information on Gambling Laws
| Code Section | 712-1220 et seq. |
| Gambling | Staking or risking something of value upon outcome of a contest of chance or uncontrollable future contingent event in order to receive something of value. |
| Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting | - |
| Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting | - |
| Casinos Allowed? | Gambling aboard ships illegal. Possession of gambling devices, e.g. slot machines, illegal. |
| Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned | Possession of gambling records, promoting gambling, bookmaking, illegal. Social gambling permitted as long as not committed in a hotel, motel, bar, nightclub, or any business establishment or public place. Must be of majority age. |
Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
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