Are Skill-Based Real-Money Games Legal in the United States?

The real-money skill gaming sector is expanding in 2024, with popular games like skill-based solitaire, bingo, and 21 Blitz. However, legal and regulatory challenges exist in the U.S., including platform guidelines, state laws, and social media advertising. Each state has its own gambling regulations, affecting the distribution and operation of real-money skill games. Payment platforms like PayPal and Venmo also raise compliance issues.

How to Advertise Real-Money Skill Games on Facebook in 2022: A Legal Opinion is Necessary.

In August 2022, Facebook updated its real-money gaming and gambling advertising application process. The updated form streamlined some of the required information and still requires a legal opinion from a law firm. Additionally, Facebook requires details about protective measures like geo-location and KYC and detailed geographic targeting information, including states or territories being targeted. Skill-based…