Online Gambling

[adc8407]

I'm just curious to know how big of an issue online gambling is in backround checks. Is this something that could keep me from getting hired in law enforcement? I wouldn't say that I have a gambling problem, which I could see as being a red flag in a backround, but I have played poker and wagered small amounts ($10-$20) on sporting events from time to time for fun. For some reason, this never occured to me as being a possible issue until recently. So now I'm worried that I may have hindered my chances at a career in law enforcement. Thank you in advance to anyone that can answer my question.

[Joeyd6]

Are you talking the annual superbowl grid wager or poker game with the boys every so often in the basemnent or hitting a casino? if so, I don't see a problem. That is a lot different than having a bookie.

[adc8407]

Thank you for your reply. I am asking about using online gambling sites to play poker and place wagers on sporting events. As far as I know, it is illegal in the U.S. to play for real money on these sites, and I'm curious to know what kind of issues this may cause in the hiring process.

[retdetsgt]

As long as what you do is legal and doesn't cause other problems in your life, you're fine.