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It would appear things are slowly starting to correct the injustices currently going on. Good find LandofOz most interesting. If things seem wrong in most cases they are. Very good news!!!:highflyer
greek39
Good news for the State of Washington, But doesnt help the rest of America out. But maybe a good presidence to start anyway.
good start at slowly chipping away the misconceptions of internet gaming.
to do as he or she chooses in his or her own home
HERE HERE! about time!
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
“While I have requested a hearing on the bill, people need to call and write the Chairman of the House Commerce and Labor Committee, Representative Steve Conway, and ask him to schedule a hearing for House Bill 1243,” said Strow. Rep. Conway can be reached at (360) 786-7906 or [email protected]
Yessssssss!!!
cooooooooooool :rasta:
I just wish the poker rooms would send an email of this to there MILLIONS of US players asking them to write letters etc
Hell ya, we were due for some good news
…Even if this is a small change and only Wash. state related,
it is indeed better than nothing and a step in the right direction.Chris Strow for President !!!!!!!!!!!!!
LandofOz wrote:“There’s a certain point at which policy can be perceived as ‘nanny stateish.’ I think we reached that point with last year’s legislation and I’m aiming to make amends,” said Strow.:laughcry:
I think you could say the same about a lot recent and for that matter past bills. If only more representatives thought this intelligently.
WTG Mr. Strow! I would wager that you are an online poker player.
Although it’s a good start it still doesn’t let affiliates off the hook…
H-0366.1 _____________________________________________
HOUSE BILL 1243
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State of Washington 60th Legislature 2007 Regular Session
By Representatives Strow, Kirby, Upthegrove, B. Sullivan, Simpson and
Appleton
Read first time 01/15/2007. Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
1 AN ACT Relating to providing an affirmative defense to unlawful
2 internet gambling if the defendant committed the offense in his or her
3 primary residence; and amending RCW 9.46.240.
4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
5 Sec. 1. RCW 9.46.240 and 2006 c 290 s 2 are each amended to read
6 as follows:
7 (1) Whoever knowingly transmits or receives gambling information by
8 telephone, telegraph, radio, semaphore, the internet, a
9 telecommunications transmission system, or similar means, or knowingly
10 installs or maintains equipment for the transmission or receipt of
11 gambling information shall be guilty of a class C felony subject to the
12 penalty set forth in RCW 9A.20.021. However, this section shall not
13 apply to such information transmitted or received or equipment
14 installed or maintained relating to activities authorized by this
15 chapter or to any act or acts in furtherance thereof when conducted in
16 compliance with the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with
17 the rules adopted under this chapter.
18 (2) In a prosecution for a violation of this section, it is an
19 affirmative defense, which the defendant must prove by a preponderance
p. 1 HB 1243
1 of the evidence, that the defendant transmitted or received the
2 gambling information over the internet, or that the defendant installed
3 or maintained equipment for the transmission or receipt of gambling
4 information over the internet, in his or her primary residence for
5 recreational purposes. For purposes of this subsection, “recreational
6 purposes” means for the defendant’s own enjoyment and not as part of an
7 enterprise that derives income from operating an internet web site that
8 transmits or receives gambling information.— END —
HB 1243 p. 2yea f%^&ing(fornication under consent of the king) right….
i wish it were true, but that’s not what US is about….
show me ze money…
ps.
At least this bill is a welcome start. I agree it doesn’t leave webmasters off the hook. But at least with it players would not be scared to play.
Good luck to the bill, and good luck to everyone in this industry.
