Comments on: WTO slams U.S. Net-gambling ban

Efforts by the United States to outlaw gambling on offshore Web sites aren't quite legal, according to the World Trade Organization.

[unknown unknown]

The WTO can go sit on their thumbs

The more I read about the WTO the more I think the U.S should leave it.

fancy that

What has the world come to, when the WTO says the US can't make laws regarding activity outside it's own borders.

[Andrew J Glina]

Feel Free

... it will just make the US dollar plummet further. The USA government needs to stop throwing it's (rapidly reducing) weight around leveling countries of no threat to anyone and become part of the world instead of trying to run it. First step - get rid of Bush.

[mhelke]

Oh please....

If the governament was smart, they would legalize internet gambling because of the surplus tax dollars they could generate. They made it illegal because they weren't getting a cut. Secondly, they "hid" the banning of internet gambling on the coat tails of another bill they knew was going to pass. If they tried to have the restriction stand alone it would have never passed. Every state has gambling in one way or another (lottery, casino's, etc.). Our government acted as though they were they pouty little brat that wasn't getting to play so they took the ball and went home....secretly instead of up front. By the way, the government on a moral issue.....oh please, that's a laugh...

[unknown unknown]

The WTO can go sit on their thumbs

The more I read about the WTO the more I think the U.S should leave it.

fancy that

What has the world come to, when the WTO says the US can't make laws regarding activity outside it's own borders.

[Andrew J Glina]

Feel Free

... it will just make the US dollar plummet further. The USA government needs to stop throwing it's (rapidly reducing) weight around leveling countries of no threat to anyone and become part of the world instead of trying to run it. First step - get rid of Bush.

[mhelke]

Oh please....

If the governament was smart, they would legalize internet gambling because of the surplus tax dollars they could generate. They made it illegal because they weren't getting a cut. Secondly, they "hid" the banning of internet gambling on the coat tails of another bill they knew was going to pass. If they tried to have the restriction stand alone it would have never passed. Every state has gambling in one way or another (lottery, casino's, etc.). Our government acted as though they were they pouty little brat that wasn't getting to play so they took the ball and went home....secretly instead of up front. By the way, the government on a moral issue.....oh please, that's a laugh...

[Razzl]

Time for Republican Congress to show they can act

Here's a perfect chance for this Republican-dominated Congress to show that they have the capability to make things happen. It would be the simplest thing in the world to make the few technical changes required, quickly, to take back control of this situation and stem the tide of uncontrolled internet gambling. Do they have the will to act? Do they really believe in all the family values stuff or will they fall prey to the big business dark side of their psyche? Stay tuned...

[dianeb213]

Internet Gambling

In regards to Razzi's statement.The Internet gambling law had nothing to do with family values..It all came down to If Uncle Sam can't make it where he gets a piece of the pie there is no pie. If it had to do with family morals why is'nt alcohol banned? or Tobacco? Do you have any idea how many families they ruin? A lot more than gambling has. But Uncle Sam has a hold on those does'nt he? Big tax money there! So dont think for one minute this has anything to do with helping The average American..Oh no this is all about the goverment being scared that U.S. dollars or going out or coming in with out the goverment being able to help themselves ...again!

[Razzl]

Time for Republican Congress to show they can act

Here's a perfect chance for this Republican-dominated Congress to show that they have the capability to make things happen. It would be the simplest thing in the world to make the few technical changes required, quickly, to take back control of this situation and stem the tide of uncontrolled internet gambling. Do they have the will to act? Do they really believe in all the family values stuff or will they fall prey to the big business dark side of their psyche? Stay tuned...

[dianeb213]

Internet Gambling

In regards to Razzi's statement.The Internet gambling law had nothing to do with family values..It all came down to If Uncle Sam can't make it where he gets a piece of the pie there is no pie. If it had to do with family morals why is'nt alcohol banned? or Tobacco? Do you have any idea how many families they ruin? A lot more than gambling has. But Uncle Sam has a hold on those does'nt he? Big tax money there! So dont think for one minute this has anything to do with helping The average American..Oh no this is all about the goverment being scared that U.S. dollars or going out or coming in with out the goverment being able to help themselves ...again!

[Ammo1231]

Vote these Do-Nothing Politicians out of office

With so many important issues going on around us, we can no longer tolerate having these morons waste time on relatively insignificant issues. Especially when their unsolocitated actions actually take our individual rights away. The stereotypical Republican politician works for LESS government in our lives. Times have changed. No we see that the Republican politician is being MORE intrusive on our freedoms. People that are outraged over the Internet Gambling ban need to vote, organize political action committees against politicians that take our rights away, and support those politicians that will work to defend our individual right to participate in Internet Gambling (poker). We also need to elect politicians that will make Internet Gambling safer for U.S. Citizens by monitoring the industry and the processes used to transfer money.

PEOPLE, get up off your butts, make phone calls to your state Representatives, or send letter or emails stating your support for new Internet Gaming Laws.

You may want to look into joining the Poker Players Alliance. Look for their website online and read about it. Then decide for yourself.

[Ammo1231]

Vote these Do-Nothing Politicians out of office

With so many important issues going on around us, we can no longer tolerate having these morons waste time on relatively insignificant issues. Especially when their unsolocitated actions actually take our individual rights away. The stereotypical Republican politician works for LESS government in our lives. Times have changed. No we see that the Republican politician is being MORE intrusive on our freedoms. People that are outraged over the Internet Gambling ban need to vote, organize political action committees against politicians that take our rights away, and support those politicians that will work to defend our individual right to participate in Internet Gambling (poker). We also need to elect politicians that will make Internet Gambling safer for U.S. Citizens by monitoring the industry and the processes used to transfer money.

PEOPLE, get up off your butts, make phone calls to your state Representatives, or send letter or emails stating your support for new Internet Gaming Laws.

You may want to look into joining the Poker Players Alliance. Look for their website online and read about it. Then decide for yourself.

[MikeT1136]

Time for a change

Our government needs to recognize that if they legalized internet gambling here it would create jobs, a huge stream of income, and in turn taxes to the U.S. government. Not to mention the fact that it could be watched and regulated.

Awhile back I got serious about starting an internet gambling business. The concept is completely different than poker or traditional casino games. When I found out how things work, I was surprised to say the least. In Costa Rica, one can get an internet gambling license for about $100 USD. There are no regulations, and no taxes. What this means? Any of these offshore gambling sites could be rigging their games, and no one has any recourse. Even the giants such as pokerstars could easily have software that plays poker with the real people. In fact, there was a recent article that absolute poker got caught cheating by using the resources of an inside man who could see all of the players hole cards.

Summary - legalize, tax, regulate. Do it now before the U.S. loses out on billions of dollars of revenue, and millions in taxes.

[MikeT1136]

Time for a change

Our government needs to recognize that if they legalized internet gambling here it would create jobs, a huge stream of income, and in turn taxes to the U.S. government. Not to mention the fact that it could be watched and regulated.

Awhile back I got serious about starting an internet gambling business. The concept is completely different than poker or traditional casino games. When I found out how things work, I was surprised to say the least. In Costa Rica, one can get an internet gambling license for about $100 USD. There are no regulations, and no taxes. What this means? Any of these offshore gambling sites could be rigging their games, and no one has any recourse. Even the giants such as pokerstars could easily have software that plays poker with the real people. In fact, there was a recent article that absolute poker got caught cheating by using the resources of an inside man who could see all of the players hole cards.

Summary - legalize, tax, regulate. Do it now before the U.S. loses out on billions of dollars of revenue, and millions in taxes.