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Originally Posted by BuzzKill_McGee
You provided a link about federal law. Its not a fed law issue. I provided you the law in Michigan. Global is in violation of that law. I also provided you with a case from Alabama. The defendants in that case were running the exact same type of sweepstakes.
Global is in violation of many state sweepstakes laws. This is not a federal issue and PayPal has nothing to do with it. End of story. You cannot and have not even tried to logically disprove anything I have said about state law.
I gave the example of Montana, fairly sure that is a State discussion. The fact that you repeat yourself over and over does not make it any truer. You can go learn the sweepstakes parameters and then read why the internet cafes in Michigan are dramatically different than Global Poker is.
Sorry, and no sarcasm at all, but I'm not going to explain it all to you when you don't listen to the simple stuff. It's pretty easy to find out the differences. As far as your constant absolution of PayPal, if they violate state laws, then they could lose their ability to operate in that state. It's why there is half a floor of attorneys at PayPal. They cover every state and country they operate in.
You cite a case that is remarkably different in fact. The Michigan case deemed that internet cafes were gambling operators due to offering many different options. Global doesn't not do that. Global is legal purely from the standpoint that you don't ever use any legal tender, can buy gold coins which are never turned in, offer contests for $weepsCash, etc.... If you're studying law, then you know to get all the facts and understanding prior to making a determination. You have a little of both.
Please direct me to any state statute that says someone cannot pay for the ability to play a game with no tangible prizes. That's a facetious question, there is none. That is exactly what you are doing when you buy gold coins.
Enjoy the rest of your night, it's pointless to continue the discussion.