Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan <a href="http://news.com.com/House+votes+yes+on+Net+gambling+crackdown/2100-1030_3-6092852.html" target="_blank">http://news.com.com/House+vote s+yes+on+Net+gambling+crackdown/2100-1030_3-6092852.html</a> >>he U.S. House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to restrict Internet gambling, a move Republicans hope will boost their popularity before the November election. By a vote of 317 to 93, politicians approved a controversial bill that tries to eliminate many forms of online gambling by targeting Internet service providers and financial intermediaries, namely banks and credit card companies that process payments to offshore Web sites. Net gambling "is a scourge on our society," said Rep. Bob Goodlatte, a Virginia Republican who's tried for the better part of a decade to enact legislation that combats Net gambling.<< Interesting. I would think that the Republican opinion would be more of a 'this is just another part of capitalism' and let people decide for themselves if Internet gambling is for them. What do you Internet gambling folks think of this?
Originally Posted By CrouchingTigger I'm giving three to one odds that internet gamblers find a way around this.
Originally Posted By DAR I think it's more a case of the government is mad because a lot of these sports go through Aruba and Costa Rica, instead of them not getting their cut.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to restrict Internet gambling, a move Republicans hope will boost their popularity before the November election.> I'm not sure how that's supposed to "boost their popularity." Among super-conservatives already opposed to gambling? Maybe, but they should already have those folks locked up. For people of various political stripes who just like to gamble on the internet (and I'm not one of them, though I enjoy casinos sometimes), I would think it might just come across as annoying and "nanny"-like.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 I really do not care. I will be in Germany by the end of the month and will gamble to my hearts content. I want to know Beau's opinion, because it was the Republicans who have decided to crack down on it.
Originally Posted By Labuda I think it's stupid. If people want to gamble away their money, let them.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 The problem is the United States is not getting a cut, foreign countries are. This makes Uncle Sam angry. Its already a Class C felony in Washington State to gamble online...... Less punishment if you molest a child than gamble online in this state...
Originally Posted By Beaumandy Well, on this issue I am totally against the Republicans who are trying to jam this through. Don't they have anything else to do? You know, like fight the war on terror or crack down on the NY Times? I don't see how they would ever enforce this. When you deposit money into a gambling site ( so I hear ) you use a thrid party like Neteller or Firepay to deposit your maney from your checking account, not a credit card. Like people have said, they should find a way to tax the revenue if anything. I don't even like that idea. So I guess I throw in with the libs on this one. LOL
Originally Posted By Beaumandy William, I am in the $10,000 WSOP main event in a few weeks. Won my way on line of course.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 Good luck, I am in a freeroll right now......lol Whoops I mean, I am at the casino right now....I would not gamble online in this great state of Washington.
Originally Posted By Shooba Hmmm, seems relatively reasonable to me. Sometimes the government does need to protect its citizens from themselves. Gambling can be a serious addiction for people, and at least in a casino there's some ability to keep people from losing their shirt or losing control. It also takes a bit of effort to get to a casino. Being able to sit down at your computer and start dropping money makes it just a little too easy. Personally, I hate gambling and avoid it no matter the location. The few times I have gambled I've been careful to watch my spending. In a perfect world, everyone would share my level of personal responsibility & self control, but not everyone does. Sometimes the government sets limits and restrictions on peoples behaviours for the greater good, and that's fine with me.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 And what is up with your LP meet before you go to Germany?<< Probably won't happen, I have a full plate. I will be in Portland area Saturday night though. I fly out for Germany in 2 weeks.
Originally Posted By Beaumandy <<Sometimes the government does need to protect its citizens from themselves.>> What if the government said they were going to shut down all bath houses so that way they could protect the helpless people from getting some disease? How about the government shutting down fattening ast food places for our own good because we can't control ourselves? How about the governemnt give us only the money we really need from our paychecks ( after they tax it at 85% ) so we don't waste it on things like Disneyland Tickets or Churros? After all, us people are to stupid to be self responsible in so many cases. Would you take your some approach then Shooba?
Originally Posted By Beaumandy <<Probably won't happen, I have a full plate. I will be in Portland area Saturday night though. I fly out for Germany in 2 weeks.>> If you have some time for a beer or dinner email me William. I have the kids this weekend but can get away. It would be great to see you again. We can talk about how many times I get rivered on line and how my pocket AA got snapped off in the 4th even of the WSOP last week!
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 <<Sometimes the government does need to protect its citizens from themselves.>> Then why is gambling legal in Nevada. Why is gambling legal on Indian reservations, etc etc. I do not want a double standard. Do not punish those who wish to gamble while watching their kids.....err from the comfort of there own home. Either ban gambling completely, or leave it alone online.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Totally with you guys on this one - but then again, I consider myself a responsible gambler - I set a budget and stick to it!
Originally Posted By Mrs 2oon This would fall under the "personal responsibility" category. I never gamble more than I can afford to lose.
