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FBI Examines Second Life Casinos
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.'"
What the hell is going on with this nonsense? Don't we have better things to do with our tax dollars, like umm protecting our borders or preventing another local attack?
geesh.
---- Booth was a patriot ----
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?
Anyone else sick of seeing so many stories about this game? It only has what, 20k subscribers? Yet it seems I see at least one news article a week about it.
Because they aren't concerned with whether the casino games conform to Nevada gaming codes, they are concerned that they might be breaking Federal law and getting all their servers seized.
- None can love freedom heartily, but good men; the rest love not freedom, but license. -- John Milton
If you RTFA, it's more like "Second Life creators bragging about how they asked the FBI to look at their casinos". Another non-story about a third-rate MUSH.
I have seen the future, and it is inconvenient.
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"
With all the absolutely ridiculous actions the FBI is taking, including 'busting' kids for making threats over Xbox Live, I'm starting to think we've got too many federal law enforcement agents.
Cue voice of Jeff Foxworthy...
"If you exchange good old fashioned American dollars for Lindens, you might be a moron."
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.
This reminds me of a stupid criminal trick
Operator: 911, please state the emergency
Crook: Um, yeah, I was just wondering if there might be any warrants out for my arrest
O: Can I have your name and social or identity theft, please?
C: J. Bird, xxx-xx-3C08
O: Please hold
<dispatches police to location>
C: You still there?
O: Please hold
C: I hear sirens
O: Please hold
C: They're all parked around me!
O: Yes, there is a warrant out for your arrest. Please get on the ground.
C: <scuffling noises>
Why would they invite the FBI? If they're really concerned, they should hire a lawyer and then act on the lawyer's advice. Are they based in UK? Perhaps they're not aware of the fifth amendment over here?
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