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Forum: Poker Legislation 03-16-2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 267
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Neteller news March 16

Neteller Case Hearing Rescheduled To April 16

by Bob Ciaffone



The March 16, 2007 hearing of case of two former Neteller Board members, Stephen Lawrence and John Lefebre, was postponed for...
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-04-2006, 09:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 601
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Florida Gambling Amendment?

House games are illegal in Florida even if not raked. Not only that; check the penalty for running a game! A felony!
849.01 Keeping gambling houses, etc.--Whoever by herself or himself, her or his...
Forum: Poker Legislation 04-28-2006, 10:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 92
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Senator\'s Response to Letter on Internet Gambling Act

Every time someone like Senator Vitter talks about internet gambling legislation, we need to stress that we are playing POKER, and need to be treated differently under the law. If our country...
Forum: Poker Legislation 03-11-2006, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 290
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Important: Article on Internet Gambling Legislation (Congress Daily)

We all need to realize that the Abramoff scandal has changed the legislative landscape. Senators and congressmen are scrambling for ways to look honest and moral. There is a much more serious danger...
Forum: Poker Legislation 03-04-2006, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 174
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Are Bash Fishing Tournament Pros Gamblers?

Bass fishing is gambling if certain fish are tagged as "prize fish" and released, otherwise not.
Forum: Poker Legislation 02-26-2006, 12:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 486
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: (Revised) Poll: is poker gambling or not?

Poker is a card game. When it is played for money, it is gambling. Some people play it just for fun. The problem is the law treats all gambling games the same, whereas a game that is only between the...
Forum: Poker Legislation 02-10-2006, 09:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 278
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Internet gambling research paper

This is tax season. I am sure a lot of people would like to know if internet poker winnings have to be declared if they are left on the playing site, or transferred to Neteller, or put on a debit...
Forum: News, Views, and Gossip 02-02-2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 604
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Abramoff scandal reportedly leading to bill banning online gambling

If there is a more hypocritical group than the anti-gambling legislators (other than those who want to legislate high morals on sex), I would like to know. The Republicans have an alliance with the...
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-25-2006, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 319
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: AZ voters unite! Oust Jon Kyl

I agree with that assessment of his (only) qualities--and will be happy to vote him "Dog of the Year."
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-17-2006, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 147
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Starting to work on my taxes.

Make sure you account for any money that has been transferred to your personal bank account.
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-15-2006, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 190
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Dodging the Issue of Taxing Online Poker Sites

it is hard to tax someting offshore; it would be much more susceptible if it were allowed onshore.
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-15-2006, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 190
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Dodging the Issue of Taxing Online Poker Sites

The point made that obtaining additional revenue for the state is a powerful incentive for legalizing any form of gambling is well taken. Generally speaking, online poker sites are willing to pay...
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-14-2006, 12:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 418
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Towards drafting a model statute, legalizing poker

Some of this work is already done. Check out my new website, www.fairlawsonpoker.org (http://www.fairlawsonpoker.org) and you will see my link to Chuck Humphrey's website page on gambling law, where...
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-14-2006, 12:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 657
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Prosecution for Internet Gambling

Where are your winnings? If they are downloaded to your personal bank account, you are well-advised to declare them, regardless of how small or how large the amount.
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-14-2006, 12:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 657
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Prosecution for Internet Gambling

Other than for sports betting, there are no cases of player prosecution for internet gambling that I have heard of, certainly not for poker.
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-04-2006, 03:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 278
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: whittling away legal restrictions

I doubt that a restaurant in New York could run a game not-for-profit. New York allows "social gambling," but does not define it. Social gambling is only considered as taking place in a private...
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-04-2006, 03:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 263
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Please Explain this forum

I am not trying to promote a particular internet site, and am doing this because it is a subject that greatly interests me. As you will see from my postings, I am interested in helping the players,...
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-04-2006, 09:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 398
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Kicking Things Off

Of course, I would like playing poker in a tournament to be legal, but many states do not allow this activity. Mason compares playing in a poker tournament to being in a crackhouse. My point is...
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-03-2006, 11:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 319
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Legality of Home Games

Sorry to disillusion you, but playing poker is illegal in Georgia even if the house does not derive revenue from the game. This is Georgia law:

16-12-21.

(a) A person commits the offense of...
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-03-2006, 11:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 319
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Legality of Home Games

The best place on the internet to check out the state and federal laws on gambling is the website of poker player and gaming lawyer Chuck Humphrey.
http://www.gambling-law-us.com/
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-03-2006, 11:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 303
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Tournaments on College Campuses

Laws govening this type of activity depend on the state where your school is located. For example, Oklahoma will not let you play in a poker tournament for prize money even if the whole prize fund...
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-03-2006, 08:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 398
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Kicking Things Off

You are far too pessimistic in thinking that nothing will be done via legislation in a whole generation. On the other hand, it would be unreasonable to think that EVERYTHING will be done in another...
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-03-2006, 08:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 398
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Kicking Things Off

Great point! I of course am a pro and deduct expenses. If you are not a pro, you are unable to deduct items such as travel expenses from your money won. This distinction between amateur and pro is...
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-03-2006, 08:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 398
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Re: Kicking Things Off

I have never heard of legislation that forces police to make an arrest. Police need the flexibility to make that determination on an individual basis.
Forum: Poker Legislation 01-02-2006, 12:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 398
Posted By Bob Ciaffone
Kicking Things Off

I think the number one need in poker legislation today is protection in state laws for the player who enters a poker tournament that he thinks for one reason or another is perfectly legal (usually...
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