Gambling
You don’t have to have your own hidden casino in the basement to break the law. In certain states, playing a simple game of poker between friends or engaging in other social gambling activities, could contravene the legislation and carry serious fines.
“Some states explicitly allow home poker games, some states explicitly prohibit them, and some states don’t have a stated policy towards them (which means they are illegal by default). About half of all states allow ‘social games,” according to the US Home Poker law. The best way to stay on the legal side is to check the laws in your state and make sure all the participants are there for social reasons.
Make sure you also take a look at these 11 Ordinary Things You Do Every day That Could Get You Sued.
Sharing your streaming service password
Let’s face it…everyone does it. But, believe it or not, sharing your Netflix, Hulu or HBO Now password could come with serious legal consequences. That’s because sharing your streaming service password violates a 2016 federal law.
Netflix, as well as other major streaming services, have dealt with password sharing quite lightly. However, their relaxed attitude might change due to the rising competition among companies. Rules might differ from one company to another. To avoid any unpleasant surprises and fines, carefully go through the terms and conditions on your streaming service’s website.
