Is gamlbing prohibited by federal laws or various state laws?
If its federal laws, then wouldn't people like Sheldon Adelson, stand to lose alot of money if Ron Paul became president? Probably like millions of dollars a year, perhaps even billions? Is that why Sheldon is thinking about giving $100 million to Newt's campaign?
http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenbertoni/2012/02/21/billionaire-sheldon-adelson-says-he-might-give-100m-to-newt-gingrich-or-other-republican/
You're under the impression that there's possibly some federal mandate against gambling...and what, Nevada and Atlantic City just have wavers?
"You're under the impression that there's possibly some federal mandate against gambling...and what, Nevada and Atlantic City just have wavers?"
I'm not sure. So, you're saying every other state came to an agreement and prohibited gambling? And if there are no federal laws prohibiting gambling, then people need to question Rick Santorum and ask him why, if he's such a social conservative, does he think gambling should be allowed on a federal level?
But then again, there is gamlbing in Louisanna. but there's nothing like Las Vegas. So, are Louisanna's gambling laws more restrictive than Nevada's?
$100 billion?
To paraphrase Marc Faber: We're all doomed, but that doesn't mean that we can't make money in the process. Rabbi Lapin: "Let's make bricks!" Stephan Kinsella: "Say you and I both want to make a German chocolate cake."
"$100 billion?"
No, no....no....I'm pretty sure I typed in 100 million.
; )
I'm pretty sure there is a federal mandate against gambling. It could be something like what's done with the drinking age.
"I'm pretty sure there is a federal mandate against gambling. It could be something like what's done with the drinking age."
there you go John James....BAM!
I'd retract that statement before JJ reads it!
limitgov:So, you're saying every other state came to an agreement and prohibited gambling?
If by "came to an agreement" you mean "reached the same legal conclusion without necessarily communicating", then yes, I guess you could say that.
And if there are no federal laws prohibiting gambling, then people need to question Rick Santorum and ask him why, if he's such a social conservative, does he think gambling should be allowed on a federal level?
Um. Okay.
Yes. I'm not a gambling law expert, but as far as I know, the only gambling in Louisiana is on Indian reservations and boats that aren't technically on shore...meaning they are not subject to normal state law.
No2statism:I'm pretty sure there is a federal mandate against gambling. It could be something like what's done with the drinking age.
Is that supposed to be a humorous reference to someone using the same "I'm sure" language and being totally wrong yesterday? If so, that's pretty clever.
limitgov:"I'm pretty sure there is a federal mandate against gambling. It could be something like what's done with the drinking age." there you go John James....BAM!
And is this supposed to be just a plain joke?
"And is this supposed to be just a plain joke?"
Well, I guess if he's correct, then its more of a BAM!
limitgov:Well, I guess if he's correct, then its more of a BAM!
You guess?
The whole reason I thought it might be a sarcastic joke was because (1) he admitted he didn't even really know, and (2) didn't present anything that remotely established him as an authority on the subject...yet you reacted as if he were a gambling attorney who had responded with a US Code statute reference and a couple of case precedents.
But don't worry. He's not correct.
(Honestly I don't understand situations like this. You're using the Internet to not only ask this question, but to have this discussion over the course of 3 hours now. You seriously are still no closer to an answer than when you initially pondered the idea? It's still just a matter of "guess" and "maybe" for you?)
"You seriously are still no closer to an answer"
But you just said, he's incorrect. So, I think the answer is no. But, you don't sound very confident. Are you just guessing he's wrong?
With just my phone and Wikipedia....here is the answer you are looking for:
Gambling in the United States
Looks like the feds do regulate/whatever gambling:
Online gambling has been more strictly regulated. The Federal Wire Act of 1961 outlawed interstate wagering on sports but did not address other forms of gambling. It has been the subject of court cases. The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 did not specifically prohibit online gambling; instead, it outlawed financial transactions involving online gambling service providers. Some offshore gambling providers reacted by shutting down their services for US customers.
Daniel Muffinburg:Looks like the feds do regulate/whatever gambling: Online gambling has been more strictly regulated. The Federal Wire Act of 1961 outlawed interstate wagering on sports but did not address other forms of gambling. It has been the subject of court cases. The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 did not specifically prohibit online gambling; instead, it outlawed financial transactions involving online gambling service providers. Some offshore gambling providers reacted by shutting down their services for US customers.
You mean they "regulate/whatever" Internet activity.
Click the link that gotlucky no doubt came up with in the same 2 seconds it took me and read the first sentence.
I don't understand your logic.
Are you saying that because gambling is legal in the United States, therefore, the feds don't regulate/whatever gambling?
I'm saying
1) The question of the thread is quite literally "Is Gambling Prohibited by Federal or State Laws?". It asks nothing of "regulation/whatever".
2) The passage you quote is specifically regarding gambling that takes place online.
a) I don't see the purpose in focusing on a specific type of gambling when the question was at the very least about gambling in general, and (quite probably) about casino gambling (i.e., non-Internet gambling)...as, the genesis for the question was an article about a famous casino magnate and a question of whether he would stand to lose money if Ron Paul were elected and worked toward repeal of any supposed federal laws that prohibit gambling.
b) I don't see how a passage about "regulating/whatever" is even relevant.
Ok. But I was referring to: "I'm pretty sure there is a federal mandate against gambling. It could be something like what's done with the drinking age."
Daniel Muffinburg:Ok. But I was referring to: "I'm pretty sure there is a federal mandate against gambling. It could be something like what's done with the drinking age."
Uh. Okay. Then my response still stands, save for one small adjustment:
The question of the thread is quite literally "Is Gambling Prohibited by Federal or State Laws?" The statement is "I'm pretty sure there is a federal mandate against gambling."
Read the rest of it as it is written.
So, Ron Paul wouldn't really have an effect on gambling? Do you think that any state politicians who try to legalize gambling, Las Vegas style, would be intimidated by Las Vegas billionaires?
This link should help cover a lot of ground:
http://www.gambling-law-us.com/Federal-Laws/
In each and every there are different rules. In some it is prohibited and in others not.
Spambots are getting GOOD at posting relevant replies! Not very in-depth yet, but I'm still impressed.