But it looks like Smash will have to get out to the casinos more.
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publiusvarus wrote:
we all know liberals are well adjusted american citizens who only want what's best for society. While conservatives are evil money grubbing scum who only want to sh*t on the little man and rob the world of its resources.
My understanding it that it is pretty toothless since there are simple ways of not using a credit card to pay for stuff over the internet.
Further, Smash can give up poker and bet on the ponys perfectly legally.
Further, Smash can give up poker and bet on the ponys perfectly legally.
I wonder if this will affect PayPal as well. It's linked to a credit card, sure, but there is a middle man there to provide validity and accountability.
Jophiel wrote:
I managed to be both retarded and entertaining.
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The Internet gambling industry is headquartered almost entirely outside the United States, though about half its customers live in the U.S.
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Leach said the problem is particularly acute for young people who are frequently on the Internet. "Never before has it been so easy to lose so much money so quickly at such a young age," he said.
This part of the article really struck me as stupid.
Like that can't happen at a regular casino, playing the lottery, or with your local sportsbook. Big brother has to make sure stupid people don't ruin themselves.
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Supporters of the measure argued that Internet betting can be addictive and can lead people to lose their savings.
Like that can't happen at a regular casino, playing the lottery, or with your local sportsbook. Big brother has to make sure stupid people don't ruin themselves.
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Gambling and the Lottery are a tax on people that are bad at math!
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