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FBI Examines Second Life Casinos

Posted by Zonk on from the checking-under-the-hood dept.

UnanimousCoward writes "Yahoo! is running an article reporting that Second Life has invited the FBI to tour their casinos. Under the theory that they may have some objections, Linden wanted to make sure that everything was on the up and up. The FBI has apparently taken them up on the offer, but will not comment on their conclusion. With the recent US crackdown on Internet gambling, visits to Second Life casinos have increased (using Linden dollars that can be exchanged for real currency). 'Most lawyers agree that placing bets with Linden dollars likely violates US anti-gambling statutes, which cover circumstances in which something of value is wagered. But the degree of Linden Lab's responsibility, and the likelihood of a any crackdown, is uncertain.'"

6 of 104 comments (clear)

  1. I'm looking forward to gambling in 2nd life by andy314159pi · · Score: 2, Funny

    I think I could win against a punch of 7 foot tall wieners at the poker table.

  2. Wow! by LordPhantom · · Score: 4, Funny

    I wonder what their avatars look like.......

    Agent Smith: Tell me, Mr. Anderson... what good is a phone call... if you're unable to speak?

  3. Yes, they will be seized by voice_of_all_reason · · Score: 3, Funny

    You know a report is going to breeze across some higher-up's desk, he'll see Bin Laden Dollars and demand to "get those fuckers now"

  4. If you exchange $ for Linden, you might be a moron by xxxJonBoyxxx · · Score: 3, Funny

    Cue voice of Jeff Foxworthy...

    "If you exchange good old fashioned American dollars for Lindens, you might be a moron."

  5. Re:Lord, please let the FBI smite Linden Labs... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I think it would be even more hilarious if the FBI's in-game avatars were also assaulted by flying penises.

  6. Place your bets by davidwr · · Score: 3, Funny

    What will come of online gambling?

    Place your bets place your bets place your bets

    Today's horse race at Slashdot Downs:

    1) No-op - the FBI won't press charges
    2) Squib - the FBI will try to shut it down and fail
    3) Buster - the FBI will try to shut it down and succeed
    4) Angel - the FBI will try to shut it down and before they can act Congress will intervene and save the gamblers
    5) Loudmouth - Congress will try to shut it down and fail
    6) Devil - Congress will shut it down

    --
    Knowledge is how to play a game, intelligence is how to win, wisdom is knowing what game to play.