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Minnesota Latest To Try To Block Gambling Sites

Posted by timothy on from the this-is-an-issue-of-liberty dept.

BcNexus writes "A story is developing that the state of Minnesota is contacting ISPs with a request to block about 200 gambling sites online. Minnesota is claiming authority to do so under a 1961 federal law, apparently the Federal Wire Wager Act. There are a couple interesting aspects to watch as this unfolds. Will the ISPs cooperate or will they argue about applicability to casino games, as other have? Will Minnesotans lose their money or access to their money in escrow accounts like the state is warning will happen?"

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  1. Come on... by cwiegmann24 · · Score: 5, Funny

    5 to 1 odds they have to back down within a week.

  2. Kentucky called by shentino · · Score: 4, Funny

    They want their hair brained scheme back

  3. Newest link to be blocked by KingPin27 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Newest link to be blocked... Google's Feelin Lucky button!! Lobbyists believe this poses too much risk and could become habit forming and addictive.

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  4. Re:Gambling by cayenne8 · · Score: 3, Funny
    "Gambling Doesn't Pay Dividends"

    True, but, it seems these days, most stocks don't pay dividends either.

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