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U.S. House Clears Anti-Internet Gambling Bill

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the thousands-of-hopeful-moneymakers-shut-down dept.

matr0x_x writes "The U.S. has just moved one step closer to banning all Internet gambling sites when the US House of Representatives cleared an anti-Internet gambling bill yesterday. The bill is against a World Trade Organization ruling last August that stated the US must not block online gambling sites based overseas." From the article: " The bill, cleared by voice vote in the House Financial Services Committee, would prohibit a gambling business from accepting credit cards, checks, wire transfers and electronic funds transfers in illegal gambling transactions. Unlawful gambling, under the legislation, would include placing bets on online poker sites, for example, and any other online wager made or received in a place where such a bet is illegal under federal or state law."

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  1. Middle-Earth Bowl 2006 by Itninja · · Score: 5, Funny

    The legislation carves out some exceptions, including wagering on horse races, governed under another U.S. law, and fantasy sports.

    Gimme 10 G's on the Shire Hobbits in the 3rd [movie].

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  2. All forms of gambling? by NiteShaed · · Score: 5, Funny

    How does this affect the *really* big gambling sites, like NASDAQ and the NYSE?

    Ohhhhhh, not *that* kind of gambling....silly me.

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    1. Re:All forms of gambling? by EvanED · · Score: 4, Funny

      Gambling is a game of luck

      Tell that to the people who play in the big poker competitions. See what they have to say about that.

    2. Re:All forms of gambling? by geobeck · · Score: 2, Funny
      "...and the best part is, no matter whether our clients win or lose, Duke & Duke gets the commission."

      "Sounds like y'all is a couple of bookies."

      "I think Mr. Valentine understands perfectly."

      ...or words to that effect.

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  3. Re:How it's written is what matters by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Fifty bucks says it's doesn't pass House debate

  4. Re:How it's written is what matters by HappyDrgn · · Score: 4, Funny

    Fold...

  5. Re:The way I see it by MindStalker · · Score: 3, Funny

    Funny site.. quoted from the end..
    Lots of Linux users want to play Linux casino games but simply do not know where to play. With the Linux Online Casino (888) you can play Linux slots, Linux blackjack, Linux Black Jack, Linux video poker and other Linux casino games. We are commited to Linux online poker players who want to play Linux Internet poker. We provide the best no download linux poker software. The sites listed on this page are the best places to play online poker for Mac where people can receive generous Linux poker bonuses!

    Way too many uses of the word Linux, and the find/replaced screwed up once and left Mac in there.

  6. jeez by fooslacker · · Score: 2, Funny

    How am I ever going to win back my drug money, now?

  7. Crap! If this passes... by snowwrestler · · Score: 2, Funny

    Who will pay to interrupt the Olympic closing ceremonies or buy grilled cheese sandwiches that look like Jesus??

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  8. Lotto by gatzke · · Score: 2, Funny


    I wish we could go back to the days of mafia run numbers rackets. They usually had 80% + return when not fixed.

    Current state lottos are 50% return best case and taxable as well.

    And remember, that $5 NCAA tourney poool is technically illegal in most places, evildoer....