In 1951, Congress enacted the Transportation of Gambling Devices Act. The Act, more commonly known as the Johnson Act, has been amended several times during the intervening years. Most notably, the Act makes it unlawful to knowingly transport a gambling device to a state where such a device is prohibited by law.
“Teen Sports Betting: A Growing Concern in Schools” | The Boston Globe
July 10, 2026
By Yvonne Abraham Nearly 400 underage users in two states were caught in the past year on sports gambling websites,