Good News In WA - Page 2

catlover · #11 01-23-2007, 06:13 PM

OK, I read that and I'm still not sure if it applies to me or not.

1p0kerboy · #12 01-23-2007, 06:15 PM

"recreational
purposes" means for the defendant's own enjoyment and not as part of an
enterprise that derives income from operating an internet web site that
transmits or receives gambling information.

slavic · #13 01-23-2007, 06:25 PM

Here's hopen that this leads to good things.

Unfortunatly it's only a 2 month session and the budget, sonics, and the big dig are going to be bigger topics.

catlover · #14 01-23-2007, 08:04 PM

Yeah, OK, I enjoy it, I don't operate an internet web site . . . but I'm also a professional. Can I be both "recreational" and "professional"?

atomicsoda · #15 01-23-2007, 08:13 PM

I like that the legislator said this “Most certainly choosing to gamble, or play a game of skill such as poker ..."

He must be a player.

demon102 · #16 01-23-2007, 08:15 PM

I knew internet gambling was illeagal in that state but I cant believe that they made internet gambling into a felony thats just insane since a felony conviction can effect u the rest of ur life. WTF?

zook · #17 01-23-2007, 08:30 PM

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This is the key question. The way I read it, the last sentence defines "recreational enjoyment" as ANYTHING that doesn't involve operating an internet website that transmits or receives gambling information. So I think you're good, but it could be a lot clearer [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

kyleb · #18 01-23-2007, 09:34 PM

Sick, this is great news.

kyleb · #19 01-23-2007, 09:36 PM

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Yeah, OK, I enjoy it, I don't operate an internet web site . . . but I'm also a professional. Can I be both "recreational" and "professional"?

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This is the key question. The way I read it, the last sentence defines "recreational enjoyment" as ANYTHING that doesn't involve operating an internet website that transmits or receives gambling information. So I think you're good, but it could be a lot clearer [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

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It's clear. Players are fine, people who operate affiliate websites or gambling sites are not.

Freakin · #20 01-24-2007, 02:04 AM

everyone who is a WA state resident needs to send at least 1 letter and make at least 1 phone call.

this is a very important step in the right direction.