18 U.S.C. § 1082 : US Code - Section 1082: Gambling ships

Search 18 U.S.C. § 1082 : US Code - Section 1082: Gambling ships

(a) It shall be unlawful for any citizen or resident of the
United States, or any other person who is on an American vessel or
is otherwise under or within the jurisdiction of the United States,
directly or indirectly -
(1) to set up, operate, or own or hold any interest in any
gambling ship or any gambling establishment on any gambling ship;
or
(2) in pursuance of the operation of any gambling establishment
on any gambling ship, to conduct or deal any gambling game, or to
conduct or operate any gambling device, or to induce, entice,
solicit, or permit any person to bet or play at any such
establishment,
if such gambling ship is on the high seas, or is an American vessel
or otherwise under or within the jurisdiction of the United States,
and is not within the jurisdiction of any State.
(b) Whoever violates the provisions of subsection (a) of this
section shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than
two years, or both.
(c) Whoever, being (1) the owner of an American vessel, or (2)
the owner of any vessel under or within the jurisdiction of the
United States, or (3) the owner of any vessel and being an American
citizen, shall use, or knowingly permit the use of, such vessel in
violation of any provision of this section shall, in addition to
any other penalties provided by this chapter, forfeit such vessel,
together with her tackle, apparel, and furniture, to the United
States.