Internet Gambling Law will be voted on and passed in December

Reply #49

Harve$t Moon — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:03:28 GMT

Thanks, CARBOB! Must have been sleeping when that was posted!

Season's Greetings

Reply #48

CARBOB — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:08:38 GMT

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Reply #47

Harve$t Moon — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:33:06 GMT

Any news updates? When is the December vote

Reply #46

Dawn32 — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:18:30 GMT

I never played online before, just pogo, and that doesn't really count

Reply #45

LottoChica23 — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:14:39 GMT

It might truly be a Happy Holiday for you and so many others dangerous one...

Reply #44

lotterybraker — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:08:24 GMT

well form what I saw on CNBC..they are going to vote on the legislation in December to repeal it..Now them people THAT THEY HAVE ON cnbc AND OTHER NEWS AGAENCIES are well informed on what is about to hit the Floor for a vote etc..etc..etc..so..I am going to take their word thatT, the vote on REPEALING THAT LAW will be in December like they said...and like they said ..it is going to pass because 1. They want the tax revenue and 2. Several of our trading partners, MOSTLY FROM EUROPE, are outraged

Reply #43

diamondpalace — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:03:12 GMT

I'm dangerous playing online...

Reply #42

mjwinsmith — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:29:55 GMT

The Treasury Department extended the full compliance date to June 1, 2010 so possibly some US banks will still credit their accounts with gambling winnings from offshore banks until that date or when Congress repeals the Act.

I agree with Stack47 on this. This is just a stop-gap measure until Congress repeals the Act. US banks are already in poor shape without having to implement some measures that just might get reversed in a short period of time. Besides, they are only doing this so as to g... [ More ]

Reply #41

Stack47 — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:21:41 GMT

They said it was illegal, but I don't think it is.

It doesn't matter if it's legal or not if you can't collect the winnings.

The effect of the online gambling ban is the same as purchasing $500 worth of casino chips at Mountaineer Park and trying to cash them at your local bank. The only place you can exchange the chips for currency is at Mountaineer Park. It's no different than trying to cash a winning Michigan lottery ticket at your local Ohio Lottery retailer or a winning Thistledown t... [ More ]

Reply #40

Raven62 — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:31:00 GMT

Friday, November 27, 2009 (newsmax)

Government Delays New Ban on Internet Gambling

WASHINGTON -- The Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve are giving U.S. financial institutions an additional six months to comply with regulations designed to ban unlawful Internet gambling.

The two agencies said Friday that the new rules, which were to take effect on Dec. 1, would be delayed until June 1 of next year.

The rules seek to curb online gambling by prohibiting financial in... [ More ]

Reply #39

AceKicka — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:52:57 GMT

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON November 27, 2009 (AP)

''The Bush administration issued regulations to enforce the law in November 2008 and had set Dec. 1, 2009, as the date financial institutions would have to begin complying.

However, in a joint notice Friday, Treasury and the Fed said that several members of Congress had sought a delay, arguing that there was considerable support for new legislation to clarify the current laws.

The two agencies said groups seek... [ More ]

Reply #38

LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:08:15 GMT

Reply #37

ThatScaryChick — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:15:33 GMT

Well, that sucks. I was hoping, that maybe, we would only have to wait a couple of months for things to get going.

Reply #36

Littleoldlady — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:45:16 GMT

I think they delayed it mainly to come up with some kind of laws for it and to make rules for it. The article said that Americans account for 1/2 of 16 billion spent on online gambling. That is a lot. Right now, folks are still gambling online and it would take someone winning probably 1 million or more to get the attention of the Feds. I don't think they will come after some quarter player.

The fat cats will get a chance to buy all of the stock in these companies that oversee internet gambl... [ More ]

Reply #35

mookyb75 — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:35:26 GMT

i wouldn't bet too much in nc they are the hardest state to hit shutting down the lottery 20 min before drawing

Reply #34

mookyb75 — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:33:12 GMT

i think it should be passed to law they allow betting on everything else online

Reply #33

four4me — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:17:39 GMT

Thanks Ace for the update.

Yep! read it and weep!

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=9190086

Reply #32

AceKicka — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:47:38 GMT

Latest NewsFlash:: Internet Gambling Law will NOT be voted on in December - It has been delayed until June 2010 (at least).

Way to go, Congress!

On another subject, if you don't know how out of control this GOV is, set your recorders tonight to catch Glenn Beck on Fox.

WAKE UP AMERICA!! WHEN THE PEOPLE (FINALLY TAKE THE) LEAD - THE LEADERS WILL FOLLOW

Reply #31

lotterybraker — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:23:53 GMT

Heh Four4me...maybe that bill will get repealed pretty quick so we dont have to worry about it anymore..I am like most...I dont think it should have ever been passed to start with in 2006...but oh well..we have to do what they say until it can get changed...good luck to everyone

Reply #30

four4me — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:44:00 GMT

Lotterybraker There are people playing offshore now.

If my name was John Smith or Billy Bob I'd think about it. LOL

Once it's legal it wouldn't be a big deal.

Reply #29

lotterybraker — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:04:53 GMT

well I am not a lawyer..but as soon as the Congress repeals it, it will be legal..I mean..how can they charge you with anything or go after your bank account or anything like that when Congress just made it LEGAL

Reply #28

unseen — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:41:25 GMT

There is a way to fund an account but using a wire transfer WU. Would you trust them to wire any winnings back to you.

they don't wire it back they send checks via fedex. And honestly any place you deal with offshore you're dealing with the remote possibility of them not delivering what they promised. I never had a problem getting paid though. My biggest payout was over $2000

I'd rather not get in trouble with the law and have my bank account frozen or go to jail.

E... [ More ]

Reply #27

four4me — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:46:49 GMT

Yea there's probably couple hundred thousand people who are playing now maybe more, but i don't want to risk getting in the crossfire should they start another search for the intruders.

Reply #26

ThatScaryChick — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:34:48 GMT

Well said and very true. I have an account with an online betting place, but because of the bank I am with, realized it was going to be next to impossible to fund my account or get any money back. Plus, I'd rather not get in trouble with the law and have my bank account frozen or go to jail. So, I just have to wait, along with everyone else who wants to gamble online. Hopefully, within the next year, we all we able to have access to online betting, legally.

Reply #25

Jordans121 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:05:28 GMT

Yeah that anti-gambling law is BS!!

We are already paying taxes. And to think you cant spend your money on whatever you want. Some people make a living off of gambling. They are taking some people's livelihood away. Talk about hard working middle class!(lol) They want everyone to be a retail salesman or garbage man. (not that there is something wrong with those jobs

Reply #24

joshuacloak — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:38:13 GMT

the more the govt is in massive debt and in ruins money wise

we should get more laws revoked

sense the govt will be in dare need of ever penny it can get. their spending is a outrage

if govt wants more cash, they should allow us to spend our money however we want in the first place

govt should not be the moral police department over us

i say good riddance to the anti Gambling Laws in usa

Reply #23

marcie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:48:28 GMT

Again, No Comment

Reply #22

four4me — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:34:07 GMT

Yea setting up an account is easy it's funding the account thats difficult. Besides being against the law. The banks and money transfer sites have a bill attached to homeland security that forbids them from allowing US citizens to place money in offshore gambling sites. There is a way to fund an account but using a wire transfer WU. Would you trust them to wire any winnings back to you.

Are you prepared to deal with the feds if you get caught breaking the law. Having your banking accounts fro... [ More ]

Reply #21

winsumloosesum — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:39:59 GMT

Updated my online Pick 3 Excel files just in case this is approved.

If anyone wants the files here is the download link to the zip file.

Someone in another thread recommended using box net so here is the link.

You will need to create a new folder and name it whatever you want then unzip the 4 Excel files into this new folder.

http://www.box.net/shared/qnxgs621p0 (12MB size)

Once you downloaded and unzipped the 4 Excel files into 1 folder open the Excel file Pick3.xls then do File

Reply #20

marcie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:37:02 GMT

Thank you unseen, I just took a look. They have the Sweeptakes game online. you win money through Sweepstakes. I love that game.

Reply #19

marcie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:34:51 GMT

Good Luck with it

Reply #18

marcie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:28:41 GMT

Why aren't you using it now? The dimestore? I have an account now just haven't put anything in the account, I will though real soon, because my numbers are coming out all over the place.

Reply #17

marcie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:24:51 GMT

First I heard of this, you can do it anyway. The Slots, the Lottery, the Horses. They said it was illegal, but I don't think it is. Maybe certain States I guess. I can do it rght now if I want to any game. Only thing about gambling online, I wouldn't bet a whole lot of money. It might be a malfuction of some sort. I would be mad as Hell

Reply #16

ThatScaryChick — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:09:26 GMT

This is wonderful news! I hope it passes. I would love to be able to play Pick 4. It's something I've really wanted to do, but can't, because Pick 4 isn't in my state.

Reply #15

unseen — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:33:32 GMT

yeah they were talking about this on Pocket Fives (poker site) and TwoPlusTwo. I'm excited. Here's a link to the story

http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1335285891 play=1

Reply #14

Guru101 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:33:06 GMT

When regulating the same activity, federal law does override state law, however we aren't being given a right to do something by the federal government. What's happening here is a ban is being repealed. In this case, at the federal level, but states can still have their own laws. This repeal could still be a step towards lifting the state bans as well, which I hope it does, but as-is, it doesn't.

Reply #13

GASMETERGUY — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:01:03 GMT

I am not a lawyer but I beleive Federal law overrides State law. If the Feds say on-line gambling is OK, the State has no say in the matter. We fought a Civil War over this some time back.

Reply #12

Guru101 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:28:38 GMT

Unforunately some of us have to deal with not only the federal law, but a state law as well. I live in Indiana and it's a class B misdemeanor to gamble over the internet. So even if the federal law is repealed, as long as the state's law exists, I still can't gamble over the internet. We can all pray the state laws that ban internet gambling get repealed too

Reply #11

Ms. Pat — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:46:09 GMT

Halleluah! Thank you Jesus! I made money online and I don't mind paying the taxes..... keep us informed I still have my old account number at the dime store!

Ms. Pat

Reply #10

JonnyBgood07 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:21:23 GMT

Say it's true!!!! Please say it's true

Reply #9

bigdaddy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:02:43 GMT

great,now i'll be able to use my california integers again.betslips is gonna really hate me.......

Reply #8

Jack-C — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:39:10 GMT

Thank you, mjwinsmith.

Reply #7

mjwinsmith — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:34:08 GMT

There are two bills out there, H.R. 2267 and H.R. 2268, the 2267 deals with safety and the 2268 deals with taxes. They want things to be safe for us so that they get their TAXES.

Reply #6

Jack-C — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:30:55 GMT

What is the bill number

Reply #5

mjwinsmith — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:16:25 GMT

I hope that is the case. This law should never have passed in the first place. I think the block heads in Washington, Reps and Dems missed a very big point, when we win money and I did win well from BetSlips, what do you think I did with the money???

I went out and spent it, I put money into the economy, dah

Reply #4

x1kosmic — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:02:59 GMT

Long Live LottoMike

Reply #3

lotterybraker — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:41:01 GMT

Yep Todd..the Democrats are going to repeal that law..Barney Frank has already submitted the legislation and it will be voted on in December, next month, is what they said on CNBC..They also said that 50 billion in tax revenue was projected over 10 years..that is not bad..plus the Democrats need the extra money to help pay for all the programs they want to pass..so..GET READY..it is going to pass next month..thats what they said..plus I read on the Internet some time back that alot of the OVERSE... [ More ]

Reply #2

Todd — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:33:53 GMT

Boy would that be sweet.

Reply #1

lotterybraker — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:30:26 GMT

I just checked on my OLD account at Betslips.com...my account is still there with old password still working...cant wait til January we should be able to play at Betslips again..I like that site..

Internet Gambling Law will be voted on and passed in December

lotterybraker — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:25:19 GMT

I just heard on CNBC that the federal Gov. will vote and repeal the Internet Gambling law that was passed in 2006. They estimate that the Federal Gov. will bring in approximately 50 Billion in tax revenue. In December when it passes everyone will be able to gamble online again Legally..hahaha..I am excited and cant wait.