South Dakota Governor says no online gambling in our state

[Jeffiner99]

Another governor has weighed in on the Barney Frank bill. It seems South Dakotans would not be allowed to play online if this bill passes. Here is the email I received by the governor. (The intent of his message is clear although he seems to be confused about what opting out or opting in means). I am sure not going to correct him.

Dear xxxxx:

Thank you for your e-mail regarding H.R. 2046, proposed federal legislation that would regulate online gaming activities, and its potential impact on states.



It may surprise you to know the 2000 South Dakota State Legislature passed legislation, which was ultimately signed into law, prohibiting Internet gambling in our state. That bill, House Bill 1110, passed the state House of Representatives with only nine dissenting votes and was supported unanimously by the South Dakota Senate. At that time, I was a state legislator representing District 24, and voted favorably on this piece of legislation in both the Senate State Affairs Committee and on the Senate floor.



Regarding the state opt-out provision contained in H.R. 2046, because South Dakota already prohibits online gaming activities conducted by anyone other than the South Dakota Lottery or those entities governed by the South Dakota Gaming Commission, such an opt-out in our state would require the repeal of an entire chapter of state law as well.



I hope this information has helped to answer your questions. Thank you again for the e-mail.



Sincerely,

Mike Rounds



Lori Shangreaux
Executive Assistant to the Governor
Office of the Governor
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
605-773-3214
lori.shangreaux@state.sd.us

[autobet]

[ QUOTE ]
South Dakota already prohibits online gaming activities conducted by anyone other than the South Dakota Lottery or those entities governed by the South Dakota Gaming Commission

[/ QUOTE ]

Another reminder its not online gambling that they are opposed to, but the evil OFFSHORE (no political contribution and no state tax kind ) of gambling.

[oldbookguy]

Yep, your state is one of only 14 that have a law banning Internet Gaming of any kind even skill. In theory the UIGEA should only cover these states in relation to poker considering solitaire / solitaire poker is allowed as a skill / cash contest game at AOL, MSN and Yahoo Games.

The 14 are: Alaska, Iowa, Arizona, Louisiana, Arkansas, Maryland, Connecticut Missouri, Montana, South Carolina, Delaware, South Dakota, Florida, Tennessee, Illinois and Vermont.

There may be hope though that would be a long post if the NJ Law Suit is successful concerning Off Shore v Domestic.

obg

[Bilgefisher]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
South Dakota already prohibits online gaming activities conducted by anyone other than the South Dakota Lottery or those entities governed by the South Dakota Gaming Commission

[/ QUOTE ]

Another reminder its not online gambling that they are opposed to, but the evil OFFSHORE (no political contribution and no state tax kind ) of gambling.

[/ QUOTE ]

That and over 50% of South Dakota casinos reported operating at a loss last year. I don't think they want any more competition.

[KEW]

[ QUOTE ]
Yep, your state is one of only 14 that have a law banning Internet Gaming of any kind even skill. In theory the UIGEA should only cover these states in relation to poker considering solitaire / solitaire poker is allowed as a skill / cash contest game at AOL, MSN and Yahoo Games.

The 14 are: Alaska, Iowa, Arizona, Louisiana, Arkansas, Maryland, Connecticut Missouri, Montana, South Carolina, Delaware, South Dakota, Florida, Tennessee, Illinois and Vermont.

There may be hope though that would be a long post if the NJ Law Suit is successful concerning Off Shore v Domestic.

obg

[/ QUOTE ]

Are you sure about Maryland????? I live in MD and have NEVER seen MD listed before or banned by any site I am aware of..Also if I counted right you listed 16 states..

[TheEngineer]

OMG....let's all opppose IGREA!!!!

Actually, according to the letter, it's already illegal in South Dakota, so IGREA changes nothing. Never mind.

[Jeffiner99]

[ QUOTE ]
OMG....let's all opppose IGREA!!!!

Actually, according to the letter, it's already illegal in South Dakota, so IGREA changes nothing. Never mind.

[/ QUOTE ]

I thought the point of supporting IGREA was that it WAS going to change things. Ah well, sorry South Dakotans.

[TheEngineer]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
OMG....let's all opppose IGREA!!!!

Actually, according to the letter, it's already illegal in South Dakota, so IGREA changes nothing. Never mind.

[/ QUOTE ]

I thought the point of supporting IGREA was that it WAS going to change things. Ah well, sorry South Dakotans.

[/ QUOTE ]

You wanted the federal government to override their laws?

No need to apologize to SD. It's their law.

[TheEngineer]

[ QUOTE ]
I thought the point of supporting IGREA was that it WAS going to change things. Ah well, sorry South Dakotans.

[/ QUOTE ]

Actually, the main purpose of IGREA for us is to give us the opportunity to send lots of letters and to make lots of noise in support of our rights, so Congress realizes we exist.

If you don't like IGREA, how do you expect to get a better bill without us having a good showing here?

[jonyy6788]

[ QUOTE ]
Yep, your state is one of only 14 that have a law banning Internet Gaming of any kind even skill. In theory the UIGEA should only cover these states in relation to poker considering solitaire / solitaire poker is allowed as a skill / cash contest game at AOL, MSN and Yahoo Games.

The 14 are: Alaska, Iowa, Arizona, Louisiana, Arkansas, Maryland, Connecticut Missouri, Montana, South Carolina, Delaware, South Dakota, Florida, Tennessee, Illinois and Vermont.

There may be hope though that would be a long post if the NJ Law Suit is successful concerning Off Shore v Domestic.

obg

[/ QUOTE ]

a) you listed 16
b) where's state of Washington?
me= [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]