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"The New Mexico Gaming Commission is warning football fans that they will have almost no tolerance for gambling or wagers when it comes to Super Bowl XLVIII.VIDEO: Officials: Don't gamble on the big game\"Gambling in New Mexico, like many other states, is illegal,\" said Frank Baca, acting executive director for the commission. \"It surprises a lot of people.\"Baca said people are sometimes startled to hear that because New Mexico has so many options when it comes to gambling with several casinos and racinos available. Yet, he said, if the gambling has not been approved already by legislators, it is not allowed.People who do gamble on the game and are caught could face a misdemeanor or even a fourth-degree felony. The severity of the consequences depend on the person's involvement.Commercial businesses that are found to be gambling could lose their liquor license.It is alright, Baca said, if people want to bet just for bragging rights. It's when there are prizes involved that the activity becomes illegal.According to Baca, there are three elements that turn a friendly bet into gambling. Those elements include chance, prizes and consideration.Baca told Action 7 News there are other ways people can enjoy the game without having to gamble.The Super Bowl is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 2 between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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