§ 4404. Territorial Extent

     The tax imposed by this subchapter shall apply only to wagers

     (1) accepted in the United States, or

     (2) placed by a person who is in the United States

     (A) with a person who is a citizen or resident of the United States, or

     (B) in a wagering pool or lottery conducted by a person who is a citizen or resident of the United States.

(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 525.)