* Online Gambling Bill Passed *

-Newman- · Jun 2, 2006

Below is parts of the bill I have obtained from Washington's state legislature webpage. A similar bill is now being brought to attention in Illinois and Nevada, of all places. It is thought that each state where gambling is legal will allow their in-state casinos to decide whether or not to place a similar bill on the state agenda.

Basically, in a nutshell, anyone who knowingly gambles on the internet or any form of telecommunications service would be charged with a Class C felony. So PartyPoker is now the same penalty as Child Pornography.

Below is the parts of the bill. Looking for replies from anyone.

-Newman- · Jun 2, 2006

CERTIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT
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SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6613
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Chapter 290, Laws of 2006
59th Legislature

2006 Regular Session

INTERNET GAMBLING
EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/7/06

Passed by the Senate February 14, 2006
Yays 44 ~ Nays 0

-Newman- · Jun 2, 2006

AN ACT Relating to reaffirming and clarifying the prohibition
against internet and certain other interactive electronic or mechanical
devices to engage in gambling; amending RCW 9.46.240 and 67.70.040; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.

Sec. 1. It is the policy of this state to prohibit
all forms and means of gambling, except where carefully and
specifically authorized and regulated. With the advent of the internet
and other technologies and means of communication that were not
contemplated when either the gambling act was enacted in 1973, or the
lottery commission was created in 1982, it is appropriate for this
legislature to reaffirm the policy prohibiting gambling that exploits
such new technologies.

Dante · Jun 2, 2006

very old news sir, this was already discussed about 1 -2 weeks ago when it first passed

sad but OLD news many threads on this already if you do a search

-Newman- · Jun 2, 2006

Sec. 2.

RCW 9.46.240 and 1991 c 261 s 9 are each amended to read
as follows:

Whoever knowingly transmits or receives gambling information by telephone, telegraph, radio, semaphore, the internet, a telecommunications transmission system, or similar means, or knowingly installs or maintains equipment for the transmission or receipt of gambling information shall be guilty of a ((gross misdemeanor)) class C felony subject to the penalty set forth in RCW 9A.20.021(

PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That)). However, this section shall not apply to such information transmitted or received or equipment installed or maintained relating to activities authorized by this chapter or to any act or acts in furtherance thereof when conducted in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with the rules ((and regulations)) adopted ((pursuant thereto)) under this chapter.

-Newman- · Jun 2, 2006

I'm sorry. It may have been discussed a few weeks ago, but it is now officially finalized after all the amendments and going into effect next week. I know it's always tried to be passed, but always fell short.

Sorry once again for old news.

-Newman- · Jun 2, 2006

The webpage where I got this information, in case anyone would like to know.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/Summary.aspx?bill=6613&year=2005#documents

dmmd98 · Jun 2, 2006

-Newman- said:
I'm sorry. It may have been discussed a few weeks ago, but it is now officially finalized after all the amendments and going into effect next week. I know it's always tried to be passed, but always fell short.

Sorry once again for old news.

No need to be sorry, thanks for passing it along in case someone missed it.

kobefan08 · Jun 2, 2006

so wat does this actually mean..... is it going to actually stop anyone

-Newman- · Jun 2, 2006

I am a religious online gambling freak w/ poker, sports betting ... hell even a few games of bingo w/ my girlfriend.

However, if I lived in the state of Washington, I would have to say that a Class C felony would probably stop me from pursuing online gambling.

kobefan08 · Jun 2, 2006

so that means u are stopping right now doesnt it

Ladeda · Jun 2, 2006

newman!

levistep · Jun 2, 2006

Those damn "spiritual" indians are behind this legislation no doubt. They don't want any competition.

Rawpimple · Jun 2, 2006

so what states is it illegal and which states is it legal?

Break it down. :dancefool

kobefan08 · Jun 2, 2006

anyone know the laws for Canada? i never really looked into it

dmmd98 · Jun 2, 2006

kobefan08 said:
anyone know the laws for Canada? i never really looked into it

As Pierre Trudeau put it roughly the government does not want to control what goes on one's home. There are some tax things you have to deal with if you are obtaining your income solely by gambling put placing a bet offshore isn't going to get you thrown in jail. That is a grey area that the courts don't want to deal with it.

Bluemyboy · Jun 2, 2006

smoke and mirrors..... although I am out until football season starts anyways so I get some time to watch and see if any thing serious happens.

-Newman- · Jun 2, 2006

I am not stopping yet, as I do live in Nebraska. Living in Nebraska might be a good thing in the end, b/c it is illegal to gamble within the borders so there probably will never be any casinos trying to get the bill passed.

Washington is the only state that has passed this bill so far, but like I said before, I know for sure Illinois and Nevada is now looking into this ammended bill. Basically, it is said that all "legal gambling" states are going to allow their in-state casinos an opinion if they would like to pass this bill or not.

Ladeda : Am I right in saying that you were a Seinfeld watcher? That show has allowed anyone and everyone the same greeting when they meet me ... grrrrrrrrrr!

kobefan08 · Jun 2, 2006

dmmd98 said:
As Pierre Trudeau put it roughly the government does not want to control what goes on one's home. There are some tax things you have to deal with if you are obtaining your income solely by gambling put placing a bet offshore isn't going to get you thrown in jail. That is a grey area that the courts don't want to deal with it.

THANK GOD!!!! that is the best news i have heard for a while!! I was shitting myself when I first saw this thread because sportsbetting has a huge impact on my daily life... but GREAT news now that I know that... thx again man :toast:

Whoson1st · Jun 3, 2006

I think the State of Washington has been sold to the Indians or maybe Bill Gates and Microsoft haven't heard yet that this law will NOT help sales of their product in ANY manner.

I just hope it doesn't spread from the borders of Washington, whatever is in the air there !!!!!!