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Second Life Shuts Down Gambling

Posted by kdawson on from the more-and-more-like-first-life dept.

Tech.Luver sends us to The Inquirer, which notes the banning of all gambling in Second Life. Here is the Linden Labs blog post about the change in policy, which is, to say the least, not popular. From the article: "[T]he large chunk of users that enjoyed using in-world casinos and betting Linden Dollars on events both inside and outside the game world will now have nothing left to do. Perhaps more to the point for Linden, the move will cut off the revenues earned from those owning Casino-style islands in the game, the owners of which are some of the top contributors to the Linden coffers through currency fees and land rental."

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  1. OK time to start Third Life by 140Mandak262Jamuna · · Score: 5, Funny

    Where we will allow gambling and all other vices not available in Second Life.

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  2. At least by niceone · · Score: 4, Funny

    Well at least they can still buy and sell genitals. If LL ever shut that down... that would be a low blow.

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  3. I bet... by bumby · · Score: 5, Funny

    I bet $100 that people will continue to gamble anyways, anyone want to bet against?

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    1. Re:I bet... by CaptainPatent · · Score: 5, Funny

      I bet $100 that people will continue to gamble anyways, anyone want to bet against? Gambling online! Thats preposterous, I'll give you 3 to 1!
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  4. In other news... by OglinTatas · · Score: 4, Funny

    Blizzard no longer allows you to roll for epic drops in WoW... duel flags are immediately set for all players clicking "need"

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  5. Re:This is a good thing. by Frosty+Piss · · Score: 4, Funny

    Jesus. You really need to get a First Life.

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