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Is Gambling Moral or Immortal? (Page 1 of 2)

May 15, 2020   Game guide   No comments

The US Congress passed The Safe Port Act that also included the “Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006” (UIGEA) that aims to make it illegal for US banks to process transactions related to online gaming. The bill was signed into law by President Bush on October 13 and several big name UK companies instantly lost the majority of their income.

The bill was clearly politically motivated by Republicans who are worried about losing control in the House after the November election. House Republican leaders announced that this bill would be part of a 10-part “American Values Agenda,” which consists of 10 unrelated pieces of legislation, including a constitutional amendment prohibiting same-sex marriage, tax cuts, a flag burning law, and extensive restrictions on stem cell research. Furthermore, this is a way our legislators can separate themselves from the now-disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who lobbied against previous versions of this bill using bribes, fraud, and hundreds of thousands of dollars to assist in the bill’s defeat.

The democratic take over of the House and Senate may be the best thing that could have happened to the internet gambling community since the UIGEA passed. Especially considering the particular Democrats who took seats from Republicans.

Massachusetts Democrat Barney Frank, who is expected to chair the Financial Services Committee, has a libertarian approach to gambling and does not believe that the U.S. should be telling people how to spend their money.

Most Americans do not know that debate was not allowed on this bill. Amendments were not allowed, the Act/deal was made behind closed doors and only a very select few people were in on it. Well, as millions of Americans head to their computers for a little safe and legal online gaming some weekend expect them to discover what has gone on behind their backs.

Probably, the first time they ever tried to play online they were shocked to find that their credit cards disallowed the transaction. This shock would inevitably have been followed by a call to their bank to ask why they were not allowed to use their own money where they wanted. The response they would typically get would simply be, we do not allow transactions of this type. More shock and awe. That a bank that they trust to keep their personal and hard earned money safe, will not allow them to spend it the way they want.

We can read such messages on index pages of gambling sites: “Dear Valued Player, As a result of the recent internet gaming bill in the USA, the Casino Golden Palace Online partner sites will no longer allow gaming by USA residents.” ( Casino Golden Palace

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No Deposit Gambling – The Truth

October 10, 2019   Game type   No comments

Naturally then, if you were offered free money at an online casino, you would view it with suspicion. “What’s the catch”, is probably the first thing you would ask. The truth is that casinos and poker rooms give away free money to stay competitive in what is a very tough market. Just like a store may give away free samples, free gambling money and no deposit bonuses are the gambling industry’s way of getting you to try before you buy. A no deposit bonus of $10 may just persuade you to download their casino rather than their competitor. As a new player, you get to try all the casino games risk free, and there is no obligation to deposit any real cash, unless of course you want to. You can win real money on a no deposit bonus, and can even cash out your winnings.

So are there drawbacks to accepting a no deposit bonus from a casino or poker room? Well, whilst free money can be a good way of trying a new gambling site, there are some restrictions on no deposit bonuses. Usually the maximum amount you can win on a free chip is restricted, and you will usually have to wager the bonus a certain amount before a withdrawal is allowed. Also, the casino games which you are allowed to play may be limited; free chips are often not allowed to be used on progressive jackpot slots, or on some table games like blackjack. In general, free chips are best used on slots or video poker.

There is a new type of no deposit bonus which has become very popular lately, the free minute’s bonus. The casino gives you a bankroll, and a time limit. You use the time allotted to try to win as much money as possible, and when time runs out you can transfer your winnings into your real account. Normally, the amount you can transfer is limited, and you usually need to make a small deposit in order to transfer your winnings. These types of bonuses are really generous deposit bonuses rather than true no deposit bonuses.

If you accept a no deposit bonus, and you win big, you will only be allowed to cash out the maximum amount allowed on the free chip. This situation has occurred quite a few times and it is very disappointing for the player to be denied their big win. This is definitely something worth taking into account when considering whether to play a free chip. Sometimes, it is better to make a small deposit – $20 or so if you want to try a new casino. Not only will you be able to keep all of your winnings, but you will probably also qualify for a bonus on your first deposit.

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