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EU probes U.S. online gambling crackdown

EU probes U.S. online gambling crackdown...Looks like the days of pushing people around are coming to a close. With our economy on the brink of collapse, world opinion at an all time low of our government and a nation of apathetic morons addicted to "reality tv". Yup! our time in...

Tags: Free trade, INTERNET, World Trade Organization, gambling crackdown, online gambling crackdown, government, crackdown

Discussion threads 2008-03-10

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Lawmaker raps Internet-gambling enforcement

House Judiciary Committee head questions "selective nature" of enforcement, says ban could hurt U.S. relations overseas. The Democratic head of the House Judiciary Committee voiced frustration on Wednesday about what he said are disparities in the enforcement of U.S. Internet gambling laws. Chairman John Conyers questioned "the...

Tags: U.S., CBS Interactive Inc., Internet, Reuters, Politics & government, U.S. Department Of Justice

News items 2007-11-15

China bans new Internet cafes until net culture is cleaned up

In what is likely a futile effort to "clean-up" Internet culture, China officials have announced that they aren't going to issue any new licenses for Internet cafes, reports the Associated Press. No new licenses will be given until regulators investigate concerns that online material is harming young people.Officials are...

Tags: China, Censorship

Blog posts 2007-06-05

FBI visits Second Life

Reuters is reporting that Second Lifes makers, Linden Lab, have invited the FBI into the virtual world to investigate and advise on the possible illegality of gambling in-world:"We have invited the FBI several times to take a look around in Second Life and raise any concerns they would like, and...

Tags: Virtual Worlds, Second Life

Blog posts 2007-04-04

Today's Links: Crime online - sex, drugs, gambling

“TODAY’S LINKS” September 8, 2006“Today’s Links” is an eclectic round up pointing to noteworthy news and worthy analysis from all around the World Wide Web.TODAY'S LINKS September 8, 2006 FOCUS ON CRIME ONLINE: Prostitution 2.0, Craigslist Goes to Pot, Online Gambling is a Risky Bet, And did you catch…PROSTITUTION 2.0"Vice...

Tags: Craigslist, WEB SITES, advertiser

Blog posts 2006-09-08

House votes yes on Net gambling crackdown

House votes yes on Net gambling crackdownIt's not about gambling....its about personal choice, vs. Vegas and holier than thou types especially those posing as such, thanks GOP! I wonder how its a scourge?- Samremember, in 2008 reelect NO ONE.Its OK to put Makeup on, but no betting ...I have seen...

Tags: Gender and diversity, women

Discussion threads 2006-07-11

Gambling prohibition a long shot?

Online gambling is fast becoming a $3 billion industry. Can the U.S. beat the offshore cyber casinos -- or is it a desperation shot from halfcourt? March Madness -- the NCAA basketball championship -- tipped off Thursday. The 64-team playoff is...

Tags: U.S., American Gaming Association, Credit Card, Industry, Casino, Prohibition, Bob Goodlatte, Haines, Internet, Margaret Kane, Technology News

News items 2000-03-17