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Originally Posted by blazi
I don't understand why they have to make them illegal, don't really understand the logic, maybe the gov't is just jealous
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It's a repetition of prohibition days, a touch of greed and "I know better" blazi.
Most other countries have no problems with gaming - they may have whatever laws, but it's not an issue.
The reason presented by the US at a World Trade Organization hearing was that is was "necessary to protect public morals or to maintain public order".
(Save time - here's the basics I posted elsewhere)
This issue has already been dealt with at the WTO where it was upheld that three US Federal laws, specifically the Wire Act, Travel Act and the Illegal Gambling Business Act were in violation of GATS. It was further judged that the purported justification and defense by the US that these laws were "necessary to protect public morals or to maintain public order" failed to meet US obligations under GATS.
It's also interesting to note that although the Govt of Antigua and Barbuda are the prime complainants, - third parties to this action include Canada, Taipei, European Community, Japan and Mexico.
Bottom line - the core laws under which David was indicted, are currently in violation of international trading treaties.