What? Congress pass measure to deter Internet gambling

[uwey87]

Anyone know anything about this?

CAPITOL HILL Congressional Republicans have pushed through legislation cracking down on Internet gambling.

It prohibits gamblers from using credit cards, checks and electronic fund transfers to settle online wagers. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist says the bill addresses what he calls a "shadow industry" that is simply illegal.

[PICKEMBEST]

Originally Posted by uwey87

Anyone know anything about this?

CAPITOL HILL Congressional Republicans have pushed through legislation cracking down on Internet gambling.

It prohibits gamblers from using credit cards, checks and electronic fund transfers to settle online wagers. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist says the bill addresses what he calls a "shadow industry" that is simply illegal.

I WOULD NOT EVEN WORRY ABOUT IT BECAUSE WHEN ITS ALL SAID AND DONE ITS OUT OF THERE HANDS MONEY RULE'S THE WORLD

[BigdaddyQH]

Originally Posted by PICKEMBEST

I WOULD NOT EVEN WORRY ABOUT IT BECAUSE WHEN ITS ALL SAID AND DONE ITS OUT OF THERE HANDS MONEY RULE'S THE WORLD

Not quite. The government controls the money. All they have to do is freeze a companies assets in the US and the game is over. In case you live in some misconception about what type of government we have, it is simply this. Like any other government in the world, ours can basically do what it wants, when it wants to. The difference is that we have a court system that can overturn the government's actions, if they are found to be illegal or unconstitutional. But do not for a second think that the federal government can enforce this law, becuase they can.

[greatdivide]

would western union still be an option... i know it is a little old school, but would it work?

[BigdaddyQH]

Originally Posted by greatdivide

would western union still be an option... i know it is a little old school, but would it work?

No. They shut down all possible loopholes in the U.S. There are other ways of getting around the problem. I am really surprised that no one has figured out the easiest way of doing this. I'll just sit back and wait and see how many posts pass by before someone figures it out.

[Dr. Jack]

Originally Posted by BigdaddyQH

I'll just sit back and wait and see how many posts pass by before someone figures it out.

give me a break

[JGB3]

Originally Posted by Dr. Jack

give me a break

WELL SAID MY FRIEND !

[Dr. Peebody]

Originally Posted by BigdaddyQH

I'll just sit back and wait and see how many posts pass by before someone figures it out.

send cash/money order thru the mail?

whaddi win??

[JGB3]

Originally Posted by BigdaddyQH

No. They shut down all possible loopholes in the U.S. There are other ways of getting around the problem. I am really surprised that no one has figured out the easiest way of doing this. I'll just sit back and wait and see how many posts pass by before someone figures it out.

Is it OK if I guess Mr. Silver Fox !!!!!! Maybe opening a bank account say in Canada or other areas outside the United States and transfering from there ? NAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA !!!! I don't think thats right either .... Carry on Mr.fox and keep waiting for posts to pass you by ..... Sounds like you are a very intelligent individual ..... I hope you decide to share your information with the rest of us ..... The anticipation is KILLING ME .... Please don't wait to long before you give up the skinny on this ... Theres only 270 days left after GW. signs this sucker .....

[pittviper]

Originally Posted by BigdaddyQH

Not quite. The government controls the money. All they have to do is freeze a companies assets in the US and the game is over. In case you live in some misconception about what type of government we have, it is simply this. Like any other government in the world, ours can basically do what it wants, when it wants to. The difference is that we have a court system that can overturn the government's actions, if they are found to be illegal or unconstitutional. But do not for a second think that the federal government can enforce this law, becuase they can.

I suppose you are hinting at finding a local bookie... I think you guys have nothing to worry about... Once the bill goes to George Bush, he won't sign it then everyone will love him again..

[BigdaddyQH]

Originally Posted by pittviper

I suppose you are hinting at finding a local bookie... I think you guys have nothing to worry about... Once the bill goes to George Bush, he won't sign it then everyone will love him again..

That will never happen. He either signs the bill or lets it go thru unsigned. Either way, it becomes law. Betting on Bush to veto this is like betting on a sure loser. Why don't all of alleged gamblers out there simply open an account overseas and have your funds transfered in and out of there. Now how complicated is that? Do you really think that people who play for major money would risk having something like this (which was coming for a long time now) stop them? Did anyone in here think of this?

[pittviper]

Originally Posted by BigdaddyQH

That will never happen. He either signs the bill or lets it go thru unsigned. Either way, it becomes law. Betting on Bush to veto this is like betting on a sure loser. Why don't all of alleged gamblers out there simply open an account overseas and have your funds transfered in and out of there. Now how complicated is that? Do you really think that people who play for major money would risk having something like this (which was coming for a long time now) stop them? Did anyone in here think of this?

Probably everyone has thought of this bdqh... you are not a genius, do not act like one! Still a long time before Americans have to start worrying about this stuff, if they do at all..
PV

[Dr. Peebody]

Originally Posted by pittviper

Still a long time before Americans have to start worrying about this stuff, if they do at all..
PV

a long time? what kind of time frame do you figure?

[BigdaddyQH]

Originally Posted by pittviper

Probably everyone has thought of this bdqh... you are not a genius, do not act like one! Still a long time before Americans have to start worrying about this stuff, if they do at all..
PV

Well obviously you didn't or you would not be sweating this. The fact is that no one in here did, or they would have shot their mouths off by now, just like everyone, including myself, does. It is your loss, not mine. I am going to turn a very big profit thanks to all of you off shore fanatics. Since you will not be playing off shore any more, and since they will legalize this eventuall in the U.S, my stocks will slowly climb thru the roof. If you did not have the foresight to see this, then you probably know the reason why you are still in school or working for a living. You have to have some vision in life that extends beyond a sporting event. I have not seen a lot of this in this forum. Certainly when the first books got nailed by the Feds, the hand writting was on the wall. Now if you are smart, you will take some of your money that you play every week and invest it wisely, so when certain stocks doubles or triples in a year, you will earn more money than you ever could with your nickle and dime wagers (if you wager that much, which I doubt).

[boldt]

Originally Posted by BigdaddyQH

Well obviously you didn't or you would not be sweating this. The fact is that no one in here did, or they would have shot their mouths off by now, just like everyone, including myself, does. It is your loss, not mine. I am going to turn a very big profit thanks to all of you off shore fanatics. Since you will not be playing off shore any more, and since they will legalize this eventuall in the U.S, my stocks will slowly climb thru the roof. If you did not have the foresight to see this, then you probably know the reason why you are still in school or working for a living. You have to have some vision in life that extends beyond a sporting event. I have not seen a lot of this in this forum. Certainly when the first books got nailed by the Feds, the hand writting was on the wall. Now if you are smart, you will take some of your money that you play every week and invest it wisely, so when certain stocks doubles or triples in a year, you will earn more money than you ever could with your nickle and dime wagers (if you wager that much, which I doubt).

Pitt aren't you up North in another country???

why would this affect you? BDQH for someone that doesn't have to work you shoulo have the time to look where he is from.

What stock are those BDQH or can't you give your sources out.