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- Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006
Please see our Poker Prohibition forum for the latest on the The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006.
- Legal gambling ages in all 50 US states
Here are the legal casino ages in all 50 US states. I have put ?? where I do not know so if you live in one of those states and you know, let me know via PM and I will update the list. This list is not in any way guaranteed correct but it was the best info I could get after an hour on google!
Alabama...
- UK - Interesting one this...
Locally to me there is an organisation who hold nightly (Mon-Thurs) freeze-outs in members only social clubs round about. I was chatting to the guy who runs these about the legality and his comments were basically saying that because they are freezeouts and everyone starts with the same then it comes...
- Legalities
Hi guys
JUst wondering i have been reading and hearing about poker tournaments going on and was wondering about legalities.
These places that are having tournaments in "units" are the legal or illegal i want to play in a few, but unfortantely cant take a chance of the place being raided, have...
- State of Washington law
Does anyone know if anybody has been prosecuted in the state of Washington for gambling on line? I was thinking that out of all the participants in the WSOP someone from Washington must have won a seat online.
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- Sept 12 Phone Drive
The PPA is organizing a phone drive. Anyone that has an extra minute, please call. This recent legislation is the biggest threat to poker players yet.
Your urgent action is needed! On September 12th the Poker Players Alliance with the support of leading poker blogs and forums, PocketFives.com,...
- Antigua Besting U.S. in Internet Gambling Case at WTO
Antigua Besting U.S. in Internet Gambling Case at WTO, from the washington post.
Short version, Antigua won a ruling with the WTO against the U.S. years ago, which the U.S. continues to violate. So what can a little economy do against a superpower? Well, they've got the WTO considering allowing them...
- Hosting Public Tourneys in the UK
Can anyone fill me in on the current legal state of these in the UK please.
Some friends wanted to use the back room of a pub and open the entry up to anyone who was interested.
Sounds illegal but I wanted to know for sure.
- HR 4411
Roll 360 of July 11th 2006, voted to consider hr4411. Nothing to be really concerned about, but its fun to watch this stuff sometimes.
Click here for the actual 4411 text (pdf format).
About hr4411, from financialservices.house.gov:
H.R. 4411, Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006
Introduced...
- Is there such a thing as free money?!
So I was on ebay and I saw a partypoker gift certificate for $500. It was going for 350 with an hour to go so I put $400 and won it. It said the guy won it at a tournament but didn't want to use it since he didn't play online poker. I found that reasonable and gladly took the $100 profit. When he sent...
- NC and HR 4777
Howdy! Long time reader, first time poster. I think I have found the answers to my questions, but I really value the opinions of the folks on this forum.
1) What is the status of online gambling in North Carolina? I have done a lot of research on this, but I can't find any solid information. It appears...
- maybe we should think twice before using ebay...
...looks like they're the latest MORONS to jump on board the anti-gambing bandwagon.
The Full Story From the Most Trusted Name in News
- Today a bill in the Senate outlaws...
internet poker? I was reading about it in my local las vegas poker. So, Ferguson and Raymer are out there speaking against this... update here.
- Legal age in Canada (Ontario)???
what'd be the legal age for gambling in Ontario, Canada...i heard it's 21 but not really sure...??
- HR 4777 !!!!!!!
http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/issues/alert/?alertid=8522976
This one looks like it has more support than the ones in the past. It's also absolutely ridiculous to boot.
I usually like it when somebody at my table refers to poker as a no-skill game, because that means they don't know a...
- Is online poker gonna be forbidden in the us?
I found this news on the Internet.
Here's what is says :
Internet gaming groups with a majority of their customers in the United States saw their shares plummet yesterday as word leaked that American legislators are preparing to introduce a "prohibition bill" aimed at outlawing the online...
- Online Gambling
Thought this was interesting, the Abramoff part of it. Should be interesting to see what happens now that he is out.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060214/wr_nm/gambling_congress_dc
- Home game legality
Just browsing through Bluff and All In last night at the store. One of them had an article discussing where home games are legal or not which was kind of interesting.
The authorities in St. Louis need to find something else to do.
- Legal in PA?
I've done many searches about this online and in this forum but am unable to lock down a solid answer. Basically, I am just wondering if it is legal for me to play poker online. I am in Pennsylvania, in the USA and just want to be sure. I don't expect my winnings for the year to exceed any tax laws...
- Is online poker legal in australia?
Hi,
I have just started plaaying online poker for money and have been having a few wins. Was just wondering if this is legal here in oz and if so, how do taxes work for winnings?
Thanks for any info
- Major overhaul for UK gambling laws
Major overhaul for gambling laws
New rules on gambling have come into force in the industry's biggest overhaul since the 1960s.
Yay good bye cool off, hello walk in poker :)
- Gambling to be more regulated in UK and super casino to open
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4299582.stm
See you in there Geno mate. Will be at the FL table. Mines a pint of carling.
In four years that is !!! lol
- How to host a charitable poker tourney in Seattle?
I'll try to keep it short and brief. The foundation my company is associated with is thinking of raising funds for scholarships through a poker tournament at their convention next year. The foundation is a non-profit 501c3 organization. Can anyone point me to resources related to Washington State and/or...
- USA Update, 8/24
North Dakota Senate votes against legalising online poker under pressure from
the United States Department of Justice
The senate of North Dakota has voted against a bill that would have allowed
online poker operators to be located and licensed in the state. Nevertheless,
the bill received enough...
- Poker law firms
Hi, anybody know which lawfirms are having clients in the poker gambling sector, both US and worldwide?
- A different perspective on the Party Gaming float.......
I have been keeping a close eye on the news surrounding the PartyGaming floatation on the London Stock Exchange initially because I wanted to try and get a slice of the IPO but also just because it is a major step forward in the globalisation of online poker under the new relaxed UK gambling laws. So...
- LA Game Busted! Story at 11:00 (PST) on CBS
Checkout the following thread: http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Number=2313398&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1
The story will air Monday night May 23rd at 11pm on CBS, Channel 2 Los Angeles.
- Non-Profit organization game
I have been trying to find any written laws on playing a Texas Hold Em' tournament for a non-profit organization. We have a chili cook off going for a Project Graduation fundraiser and also wanted to include a poker game to raise money but cannot find any legalities on it. We are in Texas. If anyone...
- Nearest poker room to Richmond Virginia
I live in Richmond, VA. Can anyone tell me where the nearest legal poker room is? I have a feeling that it's Atlantic City which is over 6 hours away I think.
- How do I make my home tourney legal?
I am wanting to have a torney at my house with no profit, except to the winners. How do I make it legal. Im in northern California. Any help would be greatly appreceated.
- Promoting Gambling
I recently saw the question come up regarding promoting online gambling via affiliate websites and using other ofline advertising methods to get people to sign up and ultimately start playing.
The affiliate receives a percentage of the players wages or gets a one time sign up fee.
My question...
- Card Rooms Legal?
Are card rooms legal? Just a place like a bar where you could play poker? By the way I live in Texas. Thanks.
-Matt
- Poker Gambling Laws???????
Hey,
Ive got a quick question on the general laws of playing poker. Im looking to setup either some poker nights through advertising at work and playing the games either at home or at a payed venue (ie a room, or small hall) im not sure of the gambling laws or legislations regarding this?? Not sure...
- Illegal to gamble under 21 online?
Party Poker allows you to register on there site at the age of 18 however in Michigan the law states you have to be 21 to gamble. Now since it is online does the Michigan law apply or is the legal age to gamble on that site where ever the site originates from? Thank you.
- My Game got Raided
So im playing at my usual card room when the lights go out and the swat team shows up. They put an assault rifle to my head, everyone is cuffed, the dealers and owner are taken to jail and worst of all I am charged with a class A misdemeanor with a minimum fine of 500 bucks. Do the police not have murders...
- Question about legality of hosting a Texas Holdem Tournement
We are considering hosting a Texas Holdem Tournement for charity at our Private club in Philadelphia Pa.
Here's our basic plan:
We want to promote the tournement to members and guests,
Then rent or buy the eqipment,
Then hire staff (in house and out of house dealers),
We then plan to...
- Florida Penny Ante Law
Florida prohibits gambling outside of the proliferating Indian casinos, card rooms opening up at the dog tracks, a couple of dozen day-trip casino boats, and the State-run Lottery. (Hmmm... I guess there is a lot of gambling in Florida.)
Florida allows for "Penny Ante" games which seem intended to...
- Time to legalize poker in Texas
I am creating an organization with the sole purpose of encouraging the Texas Legislature to legalize poker.
We will have an organizational election on January 31st, 2005.
Visit http://www.texansforpoker.com
Stuart
- Can you tell me why
you can have a baseball tourny where everyone pays money and the winner takes the money, a golf tourn, a you name it tourny but as soon as it is a poker tourny it is not allowed?
- illegal on the internet?
is it illegal to play online if your under 18?
- Tax Help for the Gambler.
Check out the link below.
http://www.greatstuff4gamblers.com/ProductDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=1337
It aint free but it may be worth the purchase at least for the information.
I am a member of the LVA, I do gamble in Vegas, so I ordered one.
- Poker Craze Collides With State Laws
Poker Craze Collides With State Laws
By BRIAN BAKST, AP
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Jan. 20) - David Bischoff thinks he got a raw deal last year when state gambling regulators raided his bowling alley, shut down his weekly Texas Hold 'em poker tournament and confiscated his cards and chips.
For months...
- Legal Question - Setting up Poker Club
I have a legal question that I would appreciate any help with. I live in Pennsylvania but have witnessed something in Maryland and was wondering if anyone knew any information on. There is a street in Maryland that has several bars and they set up poker tables, blackjack tables, etc outside their establishments...
- poker and income tax laws
Does anyone know about income tax laws on money made from playing poker online in the US? Thanks.
- poker legality question?
so im reading all these and wondering if it is legal or not. I was thinking of playing real money on party poker in Illinois. Anyone know for sure?
- Internet Gambling Funding Prevention Act
The U.S. Senate is set to vote on the Internet Gambling Prevention Act (S. 627) in September. If passed, this act will prohibit financial institutions from transferring funds to internet gamling sites. I hope the American readers of this forum will write their Senators, expressing their opposition to...
- Tax ramifications
does anyone know the U.S. tax ramifications of winning a large amount of cash online? I am good for the tax year 2003, but have concerns for the tax year 2004. I have won 2 multi tables and finished 2nd in another for a total take of $2900. I don't want Uncle Sam to come knocking at my door in 5 years...
- Gambling is illegal here.....
I live in Utah, home of the LDS (Mormon) church and it's followers. Needless to say, this is a very conservative place. The alcohol laws are very restrictive.
Most importantly, ANY FORM OF GAMBLING IS ILLEGAL. That means it's illegal to participate in sports pools(March Madness), lotteries, raffles,...
- WTO confirms ruling against US on web gambling
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=1509&ncid=738&e=6&u=/afp/20041110/tc_afp/us_wto_antigua_internet
Antigua beats odds: WTO confirms ruling against US on web gambling
58 minutes ago Technology - AFP
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Antigua and Barbuda beat long odds as the World Trade Organization...
- Large poker tourney - renting a hall in California
Hello.
A few friends of mine and myself are going to be throwing a large poker tourney in California in the next few months. When I say "large", I mean less than 100 peeps - probably 80 or so. Anyhow, to have an event of this size, we need to rent a hall. What are the legalities regarding this?...
- Are Bonuses Taxable Income In The U.S.?
I know that gambling winnings are taxable as income, and even non-cash prizes you win are taxable. At the same time, things like frequent flyer miles and cash rebates you get from buying a product are not taxable, since their cost is factored in to the price of the product. So, where does this leave...
- Cash Transactions/Money Laundering.
This information is for people that would say, "Oh!..., I didn't know that."
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_01/31cfr103_01.html
- Can any one get into this site?..
Can any one get into this Site?... I can't any more but it list every state and give a rough summery of what it all mean and for each state.
www.gambling-law-us.com
I've been trying to get into this site for a while tonight and have been failing alot...
- Sources for online gambling law?
What's the best way to come up with information on the legalities of gambling online in your state? I've done a lot of searches but have yet to find any information. Maybe someone could more simply answer if they know if it's legal to gamble online or not from Pennsylvania? Thanks a bunch.
- Legal issues - setting up Poker Hall
Hi!
I was wondering if anyone had any insight into starting up a business like a pool hall, except having poker tables instead of pool tables. You could rent the chips/accessories by the hour, and have leagues each night with sponsored prizes. Obviously no money games (at least that WE would be...
- Online Poker Room Startup
I am very interested in starting an online poker room. I would like any information anyone could give me.
Here is some information you may need:
A few internet savvy friends of mine have decided to investigate the possibilities of making our own online poker room. We are not looking to bring...
- Legal age in certain states.
I'm assuming most states have 18 as the legal age for gambling (unless they changed it to 21 now, I hear that was proposed). However, certain states have diffrent laws on this, so does anyone have a site on legal ages for gambling in diffrent states?
Also, these ages include casino gambling I am assuming,...
- poker bill????????
I heard that there was a bill that was created to legalize poker tourneys in a state somewhere. Has anyone heard this or can provide any information
- ANY sort of license to conduct business in US ?
I'm having a bit of trouble with Absolute Poker... nothing major... they just ticked me off with one of their misleading policies and so I'd like to contact someone about this since they're giving me the run around.
Anyway... I've traced the domain name back to an Absolute Entertainment S.A. based...
- Taxes
Hi all. Here's a fun topic! :wink:
Ok, before I state the question I am going to pose to all of those hopefully more knowledgeable on this topic than I, let me state some ground rules:
1. I don't CARE if you think income tax is wrong, or that you hide all of your earnings, or that you think it's...
- Legal age?
I've seen lots of posts regarding not being able to play because the person is not 21. I always thought it was 18 for gambling. You can vote at 18, you can buy scratch tickets and play the lottery at 18, heck you can even join the military at 18. Is it specific for each state? And what about offshore...
- anyone know the penalty?
Let's say, for example, that I live in a state where gambling is illegal (yes, they do still exist :) )...
I play online and win a big tourny...let's dream big and say the big $1 MIL at UB...
I would think this would attract the attention of not only the IRS, but the SBI or whoever handles gambling...
- Legalites of Private Games on water.......
Say i have a Big boat....Big enough for 40-50 people to play and another 20-30 to watch, plus crew members and more, If im on a lake is that legal to host tournements, More specificly in NY, It wouldnt realy be consider a home game and I would most likely advertise. And it wouldnt realy be a casino...
- U.S. Law proposed to ban wagers online
Thought this category might be a nice little addition to the forum...
It's the "Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act". Congress wants to force your credit card company to spy on each of your purchases to make sure you're not trying to gamble on the Internet. How's that make you feel?...
- Credit Card
I just tried to fund a Neteller account using my credit card and it was refused. I have not called my credit card company but I'm assuming the banks are starting to control how and where you can put your money. Any opinions on this?
- online gambling illegal in hawaii
sorry for double posting. i put this first in another forum and realized this is a more appropriate forum:
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2003/Jul/29/il/il01a.html
- Another interesting article
http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/6051310.htm
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