2007-05-09 12:03:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
It's not illegal! There is NO federal law that makes the act of wagering online illegal. The only federal law that addresses gambling is the wire act from the 1960's which makes it illegal to place wagers via the telephone. The US government passed a port security law and tacked on provisions that make it illegal for BANKS, not players, to fund or accept payment from gaming sources. The only problem (for the govt) is that there are dozens of third party methods available for funding and no way to trace ACH credits. In other words, the new provisions are only for show and the end result is a waste of ink. I still use my VISA check card and e-check on my favorite sites. Online gaming will be impossible to completely eliminate from the US. The best they can do is make it inconvenient. Eventually I see the industry being regulated and taxed...heavily!
The only states with laws directed towards online wagering are Michigan, Illinois, Louisiana, Oregon, Wisconsin, Washington, Indiana, Nevada, New York, New Jersey and South Dakota.
Some sites have decided, on their own, to no longer accept American players. These are the publicly traded companies and most have returned to private owners. There are still many highly reputable sites that welcome and cater to American clients.
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2007-05-09 13:27:16 · answer #1 · answered by Potsie88 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because the feds can't get a cut.
Allowing gambling online would constitute a "national" game of chance and this seems to require some special approval which the government either can't or won't get (especially now since the Republicans are in the White House).
2007-05-09 12:13:27 · answer #2 · answered by cmdruser 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's as simple as paying taxes. The federal govt, wants to incorporate a tax for online poker players. The problem is that most of these online site don't originate in the US but overseas and it would be hard to tax the site for all of the revenue that it brings in.
2007-05-09 12:13:00 · answer #3 · answered by lzrd87 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is it illegal to gamble except when the state sponsors it? It is just like the Taliban. Confused Christians and do gooders get elected as lawmakers.
The reason given is that gambling ruins lives. And the lawmakers do not realize that the best solution to the problem is education and treatment instead of laws.
2007-05-09 12:16:01 · answer #4 · answered by Richard F 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2014-11-23 09:51:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-05-17 23:11:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the house always wins and rigs the games in their favor. The government is protecting us from those that would cheat us.
2007-05-10 02:36:05 · answer #7 · answered by lynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't illegal.
You can find a list of U.S. player welcome sites at
http://upnorthbetting.net/
The only thing that has changed is the banking laws.
2007-05-09 17:02:00 · answer #8 · answered by dodgechick_05 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because god will come down and punish us as sinners
2007-05-09 12:11:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because it's gambling.
2007-05-09 12:12:06 · answer #10 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋