he ________ makes it a crime to operate a betting or wagering business using telephone lines or other wire communication facility.

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The 1994 Federal Wire Wager Act (also known as the Interstate Wire Act) specifically prohibits the operation of a betting or wagering business using wire communication facilities, including telephone lines and the internet. It is a federal law that applies across the United States, with exceptions made for certain types of gambling that are legal under state law. The Hobbs Act and RICO Statute both address organized crime and extortion, but do not specifically relate to remote gambling operations.

He ________ Makes It a Crime to Operate a Betting