Washington State makes internet gambling a felony

[soflat]

I just think you are barking up the wrong tree.

Gambling freedom has undeniably expanded in the past two decades. Twenty years ago if you wanted to play slots or table games your choices were Nevada and New Jersey. The list of states that have legalized casino gambling is quite long indeed. The door was also opened to legalized tribal casino operations. Lotteries are everywhere. Account wagering on horseracing is allowed. Etc, etc. Most people have access to legal gambling.

If Americans are 50% of the online gaming business, there must be a lot of countries that are not pulling their own weight, so why don't you go pick on them?

[Pinababy69]

these Indian scum.

wishy-washy fag.

Wow Tim, how impressive. Not what I'd expect from you. Anyone else you don't like? Was gonna let this go, but this shit really, really bugs me. Sorry Simmo, one and only comment I promise.

[Sodax77]

Dude! You sound like a wishy-washy fag. Get some balls!

Take that damn soup, and wash your mouth....

[Lord_Have_Mercy]

I have family in Everett, Washington, and they say that you can't go a mile in any direction from where they are without running into an Indian casino. The state has tons of these Indian casinos and relies heavily on the revenue generated by these Indian scum.

Let's not forgot we are envader's on the Indian's land. And we have a history of killing and mistreating them. They don't have a history of killing and mistreating us. Regardless how upsetting in my seems. They have a right to run whatever business or partnership with whomever they chose. Im in GA and can't go into any convience store and there's a GD lottery line. I can't go a mile in any direction from where I live without running into a GA lottery line. The state has tons of these Lottery lines and relies heavily on the revenue generated by these White Scum.

[rtmlam]

I just think you are barking up the wrong tree.

Gambling freedom has undeniably expanded in the past two decades. Twenty years ago if you wanted to play slots or table games your choices were Nevada and New Jersey. The list of states that have legalized casino gambling is quite long indeed. The door was also opened to legalized tribal casino operations. Lotteries are everywhere. Account wagering on horseracing is allowed. Etc, etc. Most people have access to legal gambling.

If Americans are 50% of the online gaming business, there must be a lot of countries that are not pulling their own weight, so why don't you go pick on them?

Agreed, to my knowledge no one has been arrested or charged in the US for breaking any laws related to someone gambling online. IMO these laws are basically untested and unenforceable currently. I have to believe that by now everyone knows this is not an issue related to morality but direct competition with current gambling in the US. Legalized gambling has definitely expanded across the country. I also believe that any legislation limiting access and use of the internet will face challenges that cannot be overcome, although personally I would support some related to the exploitation of children.

It is quite telling as well that North America makes up 50% of online players. Must be a lot of us looking out our windows at night for the gambling police. I guess contrary to popular belief by some of the comments in this thread, I still wake up each day, work where I choose, eat what I like, worship at a place of my choosing, travel at my leisure, and enjoy my favorite "vices" including gambling. While there can always be debate regarding specific issues in the US (as with any country), I don't feel my "freedoms" have been limited or diminished. US bashing seems to be a popular pastime these days, but low and behold there are always very large numbers wanting to become US citizens. Of course not quite the massive numbers waiting to get into Costa Rica.

[The Watchdog]

I didn't meant to offend anyone.

Is true.. probably even more than 50% of the online gambling industry income comes from the US.

However, I guarantee you that if there is one online sportsbook, casino or poker room operating in the US is working underground because it will be illegal.. .Why do you think most of the industry is located in Costa Rica, Antigua and the UK???

It is true that the US is violating agreements stablished by the WTO with Antigua... They don't like their US dollars going to Antigua, so they do not allow advertisement or US citizens' money to fund their accounts in Antigua. This has affected the whole industry.

Do a test. If you have a Visa or MC card go to a major online casino or Sportsbook which is located in Costa Rica, Antigua or the Uk... let me know if its approved. Not only that.. that your statement says the name of the Casino.

I belive you should make a research on the current problem at the World Trade Organization between the US and Antigua. Also you should check the allegations by some people on the US goverment accusing the industry to be linked to organized crime and money laundring.

Why haven't you ever seen an advertisment of a BOS, BODOG,MonacoGold Casino or Pokerstars on any bus, street or TV show?? The US goverment considers it ilegal, so not too much people dare to advertise. Even if it not an actual law, they will prosecute you for this.

Look to the recent BODOG issue with the airplanes they were going to use for advertisement. Learn about the Wire Act and all what they are working on.

And of course everyone wants to go the US.. They have sold so good the American Way of Live and that it is the land of opportunities that everyone wants to go to have their Car, Drink some Coca Cola, eat tons of Mc Donalds and support the country that will bring peace and love on earth... Thank god Costa Rica is not like that... we are quite happy been poor and dominated by a country that charges $100 a head for having the priviledge of standing in the embassy to beg for permission to go there...

[soflat]

However, I guarantee you that if there is one online sportsbook, casino or poker room operating in the US is working underground because it will be illegal.. .Why do you think most of the industry is located in Costa Rica, Antigua and the UK???

Sportsbetting is only legal in one state here. If I can't take sportsbets here, then why should the Costa Ricans be able to take bets here?

What is so special about Costa Ricans that they deserve more rights in the US than its own citizens?

Why haven't you ever seen an advertisment of a BOS, BODOG,MonacoGold Casino or Pokerstars on any bus, street or TV show?? The US goverment considers it ilegal, so not too much people dare to advertise. Even if it not an actual law, they will prosecute you for this.

I got news for you. There are internet poker ads everywhere. There is a big billboard for Paradise Poker on I-95. The offshore sportsbooks advertise in the daily newspapers and on television. Golden Palace advertises on the radio.

You should go to the embassy and pay $100 to come here and see for yourself. Let me know, I'll buy you a Coca Cola and some McDonalds when you get here.

[tim5ny]

I was bad again! I apologize to the guy I called a fag, and I really don't hate anyone... including Indians ( who don't pay their taxes and get drunk all day). But seriously, I apologize to those I have slandered and offended.

[tim5ny]

The state has tons of these Lottery lines and relies heavily on the revenue generated by these White Scum.

I love that last line!

[NoMouthToScream]

Not paying taxes and alcohol problems comes from, let's see, history of getting their lands stolen from them, countless generations of families dead from wars and diseases from the outside, their women raped and having their history and culture completely wiped away. Yeah, Native Americans have it good.