Scott3705 0 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 If some one has a link if this has been discussed, I'd appreciate it. These threads get so big, I have a hard time finding anything in them. My question: Has anyone spoken about the rationale behind punishing online poker players more than illegal Live game players. All the Card shops that get raided in NY, the owner gets in trouble, but the patrons get their money taken and a slap on the wrist. But nothing happens to them. So why would online players be subject to different punitive measures?Sorry if this has been discussed. You can flame if it makes you feel better. Link to post Share on other sites
krup24 0 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Because terroists are apparently laundering money through online poker and offshore accounts. Its for the better of the country. Link to post Share on other sites
Marchione 0 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Because terroists are apparently laundering money through online poker and offshore accounts. Its for the better of the country.ii didnt see a (sw) Link to post Share on other sites
sholden 0 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 ii didnt see a (sw)Use your brain. Link to post Share on other sites
ForRealDD 0 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Osama is sitting in a cave somewhere counting his online poker money, but not from rake....he 8 tables $25/$50 on Party and every time he wins a hand he stands up and says "Ewwwwwww!!! Pahty Pokahh!!!" Link to post Share on other sites
Scott3705 0 Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 Anyone have any insight into this by any chance? Link to post Share on other sites
erac22 0 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Anyone have any insight into this by any chance?When things are successful or popular that aren't intrinsicly American, the govt. gets pissed. Why do you think cigarettes are fine but pot's illegal? Link to post Share on other sites
nosoul 0 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I believe one of the rationales for picking on internet players is because of the accessibility of online play. If gambling's illegal in your area, it's easy for them to shut down casinos. That severely reduces the amount of gambling in an area. They don't have to go after the players. It's easier, and more cost effective, to go after the casinos. Shut down the gambling houses and very few people will start gambling. Only the truly hardcore gamblers will still find a way to do it.With online gambling, they can't shut down the gambling houses b/c they're overseas. The only target they have left to reduce gambling in their area is the players themselves, so that's who they go after. Link to post Share on other sites
NicksDad1970 0 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I saw where a lot of states allow you to have home card games as long as there isn't a rake. I think NC says something like that buy the bets can't be bigger than 20$ or something like that. Link to post Share on other sites
FourFlusher 0 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Some nights I wish the feds would come seize my computer. Link to post Share on other sites
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