US Members Only: Poll about the UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act)

[Addisyn]

Warning might be misconstrued as a rant.

This whole thing just ticks me off. I am not in one of the 11 states so for now I can play online. This was just a political move. Repuks pandering to their neocon base.

Well guess what Repuks it is Iraq stupid! I am so glad the Dems have control of both houses of Congress. They will begin investigations and hopefully give us back our rights. Not simply to throw away my money, but not to be jailed without habeas corpus, wiretapped, and allow torture in our name. Just to name a few.

We should all be writing to our congressional representatives in both the House and Senate to let them know we want our rights back!

[mooska61]

I have not had a problem with depositing at my favorite casinos. I use neteller and have even cashed out a little amount since all this happened. Luckily I am not in one of the 11 states that cant.

[goodie2shoes]

Originally Posted by aka23

I primarily play at Microgaming and am not in one of the 11 states, so the law has not had a big effect on my play. I'd like to be able to play at 32 Red and Intercasino again, but there are plenty of alternatives.

Same here the law has not had any kind of effect on me at all. I live about a half of a mile from a casino.

[twilasue]

Is The law actually in effect currently? Or does it go into effect and become enforceable say in January like a lot of passed bills do?

Do you know what I'm getting at Bryan? A lot of times new laws will be passed but they won't go into effect until some set time in the future, there may even be some actual schedule that certain types of legislation follow, I don't know.

When this whole thing was still up in the air I almost wore out my eyes reading all about the bill, and the actual sessions in congress themselves, and the dang print is soooo small, that, well, when the bill got passed I haven't gone back to read and educate myself further.

Thanks for keeping us all up to date on this, I for one have read all your newsletters and my eyes and I thank you very very much!

twilasue

[tennis_balls]

i used to look forward to the 1st of the month and a chance to play 32Red and Intercasino. without a bonus, I feel I'm better off saving for a trip to Vegas. (and no I'm not a bonus whore.)


perhaps I'm a bonus slut though.

[Casinomeister]

Originally Posted by twilasue

Is The law actually in effect currently? Or does it go into effect and become enforceable say in January like a lot of passed bills do?..

The law went into effect as soon as the President signed it as far as I know.

But law or no law, it affects everyone and it's going to be interesting to monitor this. I'll be running this same poll every couple of months or so to keep my fingers on the pulse of the industry so to speak. The financial services that most of the players use might bail out in the upcoming months - some have bailed out already. On the other hand, the banking industry might petition the court on this if push comes to shove stating that they cannot monitor this fully. All of these issues will change the landscape of the gambler's world - it's going to be interesting to watch.

[zappatista]

One day I logged on and they told me my account was closed because I'm in the U.S.

They had my favorite slot machine, Coral Wonderland, and I miss the pretty fishies, conchs, and turtles.

I also had a play for fun account there, and I'll have to see if that one is also closed. If not, at least I'll be able to play my favorite slot. I never made any money on it anyway, I just liked the colors and graphics. I also like the fact that they're in Australia, which is like seventeen hours ahead of where I am, so sometimes if I'd log on twice in the same day, their message would tell me, "Welcome back, the last time you logged in was (tomorrow)." It felt absolutely Einsteinian to have previously logged in tomorrow.

[Casinomeister]

Originally Posted by zappatista

One day I logged on and they told me my account was closed because I'm in the U.S.

They had my favorite slot machine, Coral Wonderland, and I miss the pretty fishies, conchs, and turtles.

I also had a play for fun account there, and I'll have to see if that one is also closed. If not, at least I'll be able to play my favorite slot. I never made any money on it anyway, I just liked the colors and graphics. I also like the fact that they're in Australia, which is like seventeen hours ahead of where I am, so sometimes if I'd log on twice in the same day, their message would tell me, "Welcome back, the last time you logged in was (tomorrow)." It felt absolutely Einsteinian to have previously logged in tomorrow.

And this is one of the tragedies of this bill. Lasseters is licensed by the Australian government. It's not some island in the Caribbean or a third world country in Central or South America. This is where the US politicians have done their citizens a disservice. Push the Aussies out of the picture and the void will be filled with casinos from Venezuela. Sheesh!

[jetset]

Originally Posted by Casinomeister

The law went into effect as soon as the President signed it as far as I know.

Bryan's right - once the President signed it this became law....but the legislation specifies a period of 270 days during which the US Treasury and the AG are supposed to frame enforcement regulations for the financial community that is supposed to police this silly legislation.

And it leaves big exits for those that can show they cannot reasonably do so.

In the meantime, you can bet that the always zealous DoJ will be doing everything they can to scare the bejasus out of everyone in the industry and maybe the players too....but remember that this act does not penalise US players - it goes after the financial structures that support their play.

But there's no doubt it is causing a lot of negative publicity and damage to the very companies that were trying to make the online gaming experience more acceptable and safe.

[KasinoKing]

Originally Posted by zappatista

One day I logged on and they told me my account was closed because I'm in the U.S.
They had my favorite slot machine, Coral Wonderland, and I miss the pretty fishies, conchs, and turtles...

I've never played Lasseters, but isn't it Player Preferred software?
If so, you could sign up at Hype or inChilli who are still taking all US players!