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Verbal · 05-25-2006, 10:48 AM

This could hurt a lot of people.

http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=8e...=m23&f=15/64&p

pr0 · 05-25-2006, 10:57 AM

people shouldn't be allowed to post "Internet Explorer Only" websites on gfy

Verbal · 05-25-2006, 10:59 AM

lol, don't blame the messenger

CynthiaB · 05-25-2006, 11:10 AM

Technically, any US online casino is running illegally if they take bets:

"Whoever being engaged in the business of betting or wagering knowingly uses a wire communication facility for the transmission in interstate or foreign commerce of bets or wagers or information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers on any sporting event or contest, or for the transmission of a wire communication which entitles the recipient to receive money or credit as a result of bets or wagers, or for information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both." According to the Department of Justice, the Wire Act does indeed prohibit internet gambling. But according to Professor Nelson Rose, this law only applies to those in the business of betting or wagering. As such, it does not apply to the common player; only the "house" or business will be punished."

This is why some US based casinos do not take bets from inside the US (like the one I used to work for). The trouble is the laws were written to prevent money laundering they didn't know about the internet. The laws have not caught up with technology, when and if they ever will, has been long debated in the online gambling community.

Matt 26z · 05-25-2006, 11:11 AM

Given the numbers it is pretty clear that Americans support online gambling. We live in a Democracy and it is out governments duty to do the will of the people. If online gambling is totally banned, our government is not acting within the bounds of a Democracy and those voting for the ban deserve to be voted out of office as soon as possible for forcing their will onto the people.

J. Falcon · 05-25-2006, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Verbal

lol, don't blame the messenger

directfiesta · 05-25-2006, 11:22 AM

I think they want to liberate the online casinos

Mighty Chin · 05-25-2006, 11:25 AM

Whatever. Like They Said Regulate and Tax It.

madawgz · 05-25-2006, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pr0

people shouldn't be allowed to post "Internet Explorer Only" websites on gfy

best thing ive heard all day

vicki · 05-25-2006, 02:44 PM

this has been an issue for quite some time *sigh*

I don't know why our officials think they have to be the morality police but its just plain stupid imho. Gambling is legal in EVERY STATE of the nation ... so long as its on sovereign land!!!! Now if the powers that be would just smarten up and tax it like they do all of our other 'vises' they could probably get this country back in the black - - - wait .. what am I thinking (smarten up), like THAT would ever happen HA

GatorB · 05-25-2006, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt 26z

Given the numbers it is pretty clear that Americans support online gambling. We live in a Democracy and it is out governments duty to do the will of the people. If online gambling is totally banned, our government is not acting within the bounds of a Democracy and those voting for the ban deserve to be voted out of office as soon as possible for forcing their will onto the people.

Actually we live in a Democratic Republic. If we actually lived in a democracy Al Gore would have been elected President in 2000 since he got more actual votes.

GatorB · 05-25-2006, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by vicki

Gambling is legal in EVERY STATE of the nation ...

Not in Alabama, they are even against lotteries. I believe Utah also doesn't have any kind of gambling.

Theo · 05-25-2006, 03:01 PM

this bolcerek guy representing partypoker in the interview sounds like an idiot and im not even against online gambling

vicki · 05-25-2006, 03:42 PM

GatorB

you are indeed correct .. oops! ;)

D · 05-25-2006, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pr0

people shouldn't be allowed to post "Internet Explorer Only" websites on gfy

05-25-2006, 10:48 AM	#1
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05-25-2006, 02:44 PM	#10
vicki Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Deep in the heart o' Texas Posts: 1,478	this has been an issue for quite some time sigh I don't know why our officials think they have to be the morality police but its just plain stupid imho. Gambling is legal in EVERY STATE of the nation ... so long as its on sovereign land!!!! Now if the powers that be would just smarten up and tax it like they do all of our other 'vises' they could probably get this country back in the black - - - wait .. what am I thinking (smarten up), like THAT would ever happen HA __________________ If at first you do succeed - try to hide your astonishment. HR merchant accounts from 3.45% solid biz since 98 victoriakozub AT gmail.com skype: victoria.kozub \| ICQ: 74296746

05-25-2006, 10:59 AM	#3
Verbal Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,420	lol, don't blame the messenger

05-25-2006, 11:10 AM	#4
CynthiaB Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The OC Posts: 1,274	Technically, any US online casino is running illegally if they take bets: "Whoever being engaged in the business of betting or wagering knowingly uses a wire communication facility for the transmission in interstate or foreign commerce of bets or wagers or information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers on any sporting event or contest, or for the transmission of a wire communication which entitles the recipient to receive money or credit as a result of bets or wagers, or for information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both." According to the Department of Justice, the Wire Act does indeed prohibit internet gambling. But according to Professor Nelson Rose, this law only applies to those in the business of betting or wagering. As such, it does not apply to the common player; only the "house" or business will be punished." This is why some US based casinos do not take bets from inside the US (like the one I used to work for). The trouble is the laws were written to prevent money laundering they didn't know about the internet. The laws have not caught up with technology, when and if they ever will, has been long debated in the online gambling community.

05-25-2006, 11:11 AM	#5
Matt 26z So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ¤ª"˜¨๑۩۞۩๑¨˜"ª¤ Posts: 18,481	Given the numbers it is pretty clear that Americans support online gambling. We live in a Democracy and it is out governments duty to do the will of the people. If online gambling is totally banned, our government is not acting within the bounds of a Democracy and those voting for the ban deserve to be voted out of office as soon as possible for forcing their will onto the people.

05-25-2006, 03:01 PM	#13
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	this bolcerek guy representing partypoker in the interview sounds like an idiot and im not even against online gambling

05-25-2006, 03:42 PM	#14
vicki Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Deep in the heart o' Texas Posts: 1,478	GatorB you are indeed correct .. oops! ;) __________________ If at first you do succeed - try to hide your astonishment. HR merchant accounts from 3.45% solid biz since 98 victoriakozub AT gmail.com skype: victoria.kozub \| ICQ: 74296746