Originally Posted By WilliamK99 State of Washington is doing it again, making probably the most idiotic law ever passed. It is now a Class C Felony to gamble online in the state of Washington. <a href="http://washingtonvotes.org/2006-SB-6613" target="_blank">http://washingtonvotes.org/200 6-SB-6613</a> So in other words, playing poker online in the state of WA is on par with bestiality. Below is a message posted on another MB, reprinted with permission. On March 28, 2006, Washington State passed a ban on Internet Gambling. This law raises significant constitutional issues and threatens a Class C felony prosecution on citizens placing 25 cent bets at PartyPoker in their own homes. The law (RCW 9.46.240 and 1991 c 261 s 9) reads: “Whoever knowingly transmits or receives gambling information by telephone, telegraph, radio, semaphore, the internet (sic) a telecommunications transmission system, or similar means, or knowingly installs or maintains equipment for the transmission or receipt of gambling information shall be guilty of a class C felony subject to RCW 9A.20.021.†A class C felony is punishable by amounts up to $10,000 and/or confinement in a state correctional institution for five years. Class C felonies in Washington State, include bestiality; assault on a child in the third degree; custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree; third degree rape; four DUIs in seven years; second degree assault; sex and labor trafficking; unlawful taking of endangered fish and wildlife; robbery (1 count); animal fighting abuse or, most egregiously, going “all-in†in a PartyPoker $5+0.50 multiple table tournament. 60 months in jail seems more than appropriate for going “all-in†with less than a pair of jacks. In order to play with “play money†on PartyPoker, one needs to download and install a program that could be used for either “play money†or cash games. That is a clear violation of the new Washington law. The use of “Whoever knowingly transmits….gambling information.†refers to ISPs, cable companies, DSL providers and phone companies. In order to be “knowingly†a transmitter would have to set up privacy invasive screens that they are extremely reluctant to do---except, maybe to do business in Communist China.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <The use of “Whoever knowingly transmits….gambling information.†refers to ISPs, cable companies, DSL providers and phone companies.> And semaphore flaggers. SEMAPHORE??? Can't get "Wuthering Heights" out of my mind.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 I bet someone 50 bucks this law gets repealed..... whoops I am going to jail now.
Originally Posted By CrouchingTigger By wiretapping. No warrant necessary. If you win at party poker, the terrorists have won.
Originally Posted By jasmine7 Lol, Dabob. Semaphore Wuthering Heights. . . that's an absolute classic!
Originally Posted By Beaumandy Good to see ya William. I'm playing in the World series of Poker main Even in a few months.... $10,000 buy in baby!!! Who knows, I might be the next Chris Moneymaker. Online poker has been very good to me and my family the last few years. I'm just waiting for my socialist loving government to come and take my cash. Oh... yes I do pay my taxes on my winnings. Anyway, the state of Washington has more casinos in more places than any place I have ever seen minus Vegas. Pretty funny the people running that state would have a problem with internet gambling when their state is full of casinos. You just KNOW they are pissed they can't gt a piece of the action by taxing the revenue.
Originally Posted By SuperDry ^^^ I would also wager that the offshore online casinos don't make nearly as many contributions to state elected officials as the local indian casinos do.
Originally Posted By Beaumandy Paradise Poker, Full Tilt poker and Ultimate Bet poker. Mainly Paradise Poker though. Do you play on any sites?
Originally Posted By Mr X You would also "wager", SD? I sure hope you're not typing that from Washington. Well, hey...I live in the land of rising hypocracy over here as well, so I just chuckle over this kinda stupid stuff. Here, a pinch of that green stuff would land you in jail for 10-30 years (no parole) yet people parade around the streets to drunk to see the people they are accidentally urinating on. And, oh yeah, prostitutes and sex slavery are fine and dandy, but porno is a no-no, kind of. Well, porno's prevalant actually, I don't know exactly how to explain the difference though. The Japanese call it "mosaic", use your imagination. So, gambling a big crime (uh huh) and politicians with ulterior motives...nothing unique to Washington State (say what you will Beau, Republican polititians are just as corrupt and self serving when it comes to morality "law"), or even to this era.
Originally Posted By ecdc "Do you play on any sites?" No but I've been thinking about it. I've played mainly in Vegas and Wendover. Any ideas or recommendations?
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 If you contact me, I can give you some good information concerning some sites you can play with play money and if you desire, desposit real money into. Alot of online sites are offering bonuses when you initially deposit cash, sometimes up to 100% matching. I have made quite a bit over last few months playing poker online.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I've never played for money online, but I used to be in a regular game and usually did well. I'm curious - if you win, how do you get your money? Is it credited to your credit card?
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< You would also "wager", SD? >>> I'm so happy you noticed my play on words! <<< I sure hope you're not typing that from Washington. >>> Not anymore, although I used to hail from there.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I'm in shock! WilliamK99 is that you? Gosh, just when I was thinking I hadn't heard from you in 9 months. How have you been?
Originally Posted By Beaumandy Dabob, when you win on line you transfer your money to a place called Neteller.com or Firepay.com Those sites then transfer the money to your bank account. It takes about 48 hrs to get the money from the gaming site to your checking account. Internet poker payed for my last trip to DL.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Thanks, Beau, I may have to try it one of these days. We went to Vegas just before DLR in Feb. and luckily the cards paid for at least part of our trip as well (though the dice paid for more).
Originally Posted By Beaumandy You won playing craps?? Very nice There is nothing better than winning in Vegas and paying for even part of your trip.
