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#21

Internet Gambling falls under the Federal Wire Act of 1969? All of
you lawyers correct me if I am wrong on the date. Perhaps the same
lawyers could explain it a little more down to earth than having to
read the entire act.
One of the major issues - is that orginally the law was not set up
for the internet. It was to prosecute bookies, etc...according to
one of my professors in college.
The federal govt says that using your communication lines for placing
bets is illegal. Well, many of us use cable modems, etc...I don't
think anyone in the US has been prosecuted for doing it. Most people
never even consider it illegal because it is advertized everywhere.
Many states don't have specific rules about using your home computer
for on line gambling but the federal govt has this law. I personally
would never have thought it to be illegal with the amount of
advertisement for it on line and in publications like Casino Player,
Strictly Slots, etc...I alos think that the law needs to be changed.
if people enjoy playing at an online casino in the comfort of their
own home - then they should be allowed to. But the govt wants its
fair share of taxes and there is no way they can get it if nothing is
reported. I don't expect to see the law changed anytime real soon.

--- In vpFREE@y..., "lewbr2002" <lewbr2002@y...> wrote:

I am sorry but I have to ask you directly MissDeuces - What Law?
Please provide me with the specifics on when it was passed.

I have been told by a lot of people that it is against the law only
to find out it wasn't passed yet as law in the United States.

Any information as to this is greatly appreciated as I have been
thinking about playing online but keep hearing I would be arrested!
I know that a lot of the charge cards now can't be used but .....

Thanks for your help !

Lew

--- In vpFREE@y..., "missdeuces" <MissDeuces@a...> wrote:
> It is against the law to be playing on line to begin with and now
you
> want to report a casino for withholding funds or cheating you? I

am

···

> not trying to be rude - but are you seriously considering this?
>
> -- In vpFREE@y..., Elliott L. Shapiro <eshapiro@j...> wrote:
> > Is there a regulatory body to report a casino that cheats or
> withholds
> > funds?

#22

I won't address the question as to whether it should be illegal but gambling on the Internet, using the phone lines or cable is illegal. The act speaks for itself and has been upheld in federal appellate court.

18 U.S.C.A. § 1084

§ 1084: Transmission of wagering information; penalties

(a) Whoever being engaged in the business of betting or wagering knowingly uses a wire communication facility for the transmission in interstate or foreign commerce of bets or wagers or information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers on any sporting event or contest, or for the transmission of a wire communication which entitles the recipient to receive money or credit as a result of bets or wagers, or for information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.

(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the transmission in interstate or foreign commerce of information for use in news reporting of sporting events or contests, or for the transmission of information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers on a sporting event or contest from a State or foreign country where betting on that sporting event or contest is legal into a State or foreign country in which such betting is legal.

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----- Original Message -----
  From: missdeuces
  To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 1:59 PM
  Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Online casino

  Internet Gambling falls under the Federal Wire Act of 1969? All of
  you lawyers correct me if I am wrong on the date. Perhaps the same
  lawyers could explain it a little more down to earth than having to
  read the entire act.
  One of the major issues - is that orginally the law was not set up
  for the internet. It was to prosecute bookies, etc...according to
  one of my professors in college.
  The federal govt says that using your communication lines for placing
  bets is illegal. Well, many of us use cable modems, etc...I don't
  think anyone in the US has been prosecuted for doing it. Most people
  never even consider it illegal because it is advertized everywhere.
  Many states don't have specific rules about using your home computer
  for on line gambling but the federal govt has this law. I personally
  would never have thought it to be illegal with the amount of
  advertisement for it on line and in publications like Casino Player,
  Strictly Slots, etc...I alos think that the law needs to be changed.
  if people enjoy playing at an online casino in the comfort of their
  own home - then they should be allowed to. But the govt wants its
  fair share of taxes and there is no way they can get it if nothing is
  reported. I don't expect to see the law changed anytime real soon.

  --- In vpFREE@y..., "lewbr2002" <lewbr2002@y...> wrote:
  > I am sorry but I have to ask you directly MissDeuces - What Law?
  > Please provide me with the specifics on when it was passed.
  >
  > I have been told by a lot of people that it is against the law only
  > to find out it wasn't passed yet as law in the United States.
  >
  > Any information as to this is greatly appreciated as I have been
  > thinking about playing online but keep hearing I would be arrested!
  > I know that a lot of the charge cards now can't be used but .....
  >
  > Thanks for your help !
  >
  > Lew
  >
  >
  >
  > --- In vpFREE@y..., "missdeuces" <MissDeuces@a...> wrote:
  > > It is against the law to be playing on line to begin with and now
  > you
  > > want to report a casino for withholding funds or cheating you? I
  am
  > > not trying to be rude - but are you seriously considering this?
  > >
  > > -- In vpFREE@y..., Elliott L. Shapiro <eshapiro@j...> wrote:
  > > > Is there a regulatory body to report a casino that cheats or
  > > withholds
  > > > funds?

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