Harvard Law Professor Encourages Legalization of Internet Gambling on Colbert Report

[JeffreyS]

Last week, Stephen Colbert interviewed Harvard Law Professor Charles Nesson, a leading advocate for the legalization of online poker.

Watch the interview here: Comedy Central: Colbert Report: Interview - Charles Nesson

We believe the federal prohibition against online gambling is another unnecessary government intrusion into our private lives. Whether or not you personally approve of online gambling, the prohibition is not stopping people from gambling online and does nothing to protect minors and families from gambling abuse.

If you are interested in learning more about this issue and to contact your legislators, we encourage you to visit our website, Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative.

Jeffrey Sandman
Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative
Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative

[Linzyhop]

out of boston, i'm not surprised.

[nbiggershaft]

The internet gambling bill was a textbook example of private interest sneaking its way into bills dedicated to other intentions. Who is going to vote against the "Port Security Act"?

[bheld]

How is it not stopping people and especially underage children from gambling online?

[WickedLou9]

Originally Posted by bheld

How is it not stopping people and especially underage children from gambling online?

There are some easy ways of playing online poker. The sites are not blocked. All you need is a way to deposit your money. There are offshore credit cards you can sign up for, you can get visa gift cards and use those. There are online tellers you can use where you deposit money and use them as an intermediary. I have played online poker for real money after the ban went into effect. It's not hard at all.

[bheld]

Originally Posted by WickedLou9

There are some easy ways of playing online poker. The sites are not blocked. All you need is a way to deposit your money. There are offshore credit cards you can sign up for, you can get visa gift cards and use those. There are online tellers you can use where you deposit money and use them as an intermediary. I have played online poker for real money after the ban went into effect. It's not hard at all.

I'm not arguing that somebody that is dead set on playing poker online can't do it, I'm saying that it does throw up a roadblock for a lot of people.

[WickedLou9]

Originally Posted by bheld

I'm not arguing that somebody that is dead set on playing poker online can't do it, I'm saying that it does throw up a roadblock for a lot of people.

They are more like speed bumps than roadblocks. You can't just go and punch in your mastercard and start playing, But the info about how to circumvent the system is readily available. AND, all of these poker sites allow you to play in fake money games. So you practice and eventually feel like you might be able to win some real money. Once you decide you want to do it, it's quite easy to do.

[WickedLou9]

One big site is called PokerStars. I just went to Yahoo and typed in "How to deposit money on POkerStars"

This is the first result

US Poker Deposit Methods - USA Players Deposit Options

Instant Check / eChecks - This used to be the method of choice for most people, now its only available at Bodog (no one else has this) its the best way to deposit as its instant and free to deposit money directly from your bank account.

eWalletXpress - This is an ewallet just like neteller.

ePassporte - This is an ewallet and easy to use, just upload your money via your credit card.

Credit Cards - The easiest way to deposit, click here for the highest deposit success rates.

Western Union - You go into a western union shop, pay in cash and trf money to your poker room.

EcoCard / QuickTender - A pre-paid debit card, please click the link on the left for details.

PINdebit (new) - Its a cross between an eWallet and a bank account, Supported by Poker.com.

MoneyGram - This service is the same as Western Union.

Wire Transfer - You go into your bank and wire the money across to your poker room