@axl]slotplayer the wire act covered telephones, not the Internet wireless or otherwise! The republicans attempted to modify the wire act but they failed; at least thus far. The latest bill only address banking institutions and the funding of online gaming accounts via those intruments. After several readings I dont see anything IMO that bans online gambling.[/QUOTE wrote:
Sounds good, but the Wire Act clearly defines the term “wire communication facility”.
The term “wire communication facility” means any and all instrumentalities, personnel, and services (among other things, the receipt, forwarding, or delivery of communications) used or useful in the transmission of writings, signs, pictures, and sounds of all kinds by aid of wire, cable, or other like connection between the points of origin and reception of such transmission.
Where it gets cloudy is the term “sporting event” or “contest” where it is not clearly defined. A narrow interpretation would seem to suggest that the phrase is limited to sports-related activities only.