online gambling

United States
March 20, 2007 11:57pm CST
my husband plays poker online through different sites hes won some money and of course lost some. I thought online poker was banned in the united states but there are still sites who allow you to play. what is your opinion on this.
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@xfahctor (14118)
• Lancaster, New Hampshire
22 Mar 07
Dont forget either that its still legal in other countries. Its possible that the sites exist off our shores and out of government reach, The u.s. doesnt filter internet content assome nations do so to access it is not ilegal. However, not paying taxeson winning is and i believe the irs can go after payment for wins over a certain amount. he shuold look into the proper taxforms for it. Also, if the site doesnt pay actual cash, i dont believe its ilegal here.
@liranlgo (5752)
• Israel
21 Mar 07
well you see we are at the year 2007 and the net is opening alote of oppurtonities, even one's that we are trying to avoid in real life i know that because i usually get addicted to gambling if i start i do try not to gamble did that a few times online but the logic was saying i would lose more then i would earn so i gave it up i do think that there is alote of thaught behind the u.s. decision to ban this gambling sites and you should check why this website isn't banned also it sure is illegal.. if i was at your situation i would phone and report this site and hope they will close it down as soon as it possible and pray that my husband won't loss unnecsarry money overthere. you have a nice day.:)