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Is this allowed? Gambling with different currency...

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Lightman7, Nov 24, 2015.

  1. Lightman7

    Lightman7

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    Hello

    Im setting up a website but instead of gambling with real-life money, its actually currency from another game. There is this game (CSGO) that has skins. These skins do have a USD value but you cannot, through the game, convert it to real life money. I thought i might set up a service where people can play lots of game (cards, blackjack, etc...) and use these skins as bets.

    Since the game itself has no way of turning those skins to real-life money, does this still follow the unity gambling rule?

    Thank you
     
  2. neginfinity

    neginfinity

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    You may want to specify your country.
     
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  3. N1warhead

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    And you may want to consult an International Business Attorney. Things like this can get iffy really fast if you don't know what you're doing.
     
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  4. Lightman7

    Lightman7

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    Country: USA although I could probably host it in another country

    Really, there are so many of these up and all ran by like 2 people. It works but they do really crappy coding which is why I wanted to try Unity.

    Here is one video made by a famous youtuber of him gambling skins as an example, keep in mind this is one of the countless videos all over youtube:

     
  5. N1warhead

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    Im not a lawyer which is why i said to check one. None of us cen offer legal advice unless wete lawyers. Just because people do it don't mean its legal.
     
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  6. Lightman7

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    Very good point. Thank you for your advice
     
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