FBI Examines Second Life Casinos 104
UnanimousCoward writes "Yahoo! is running an article reporting that Second Life has invited the FBI to tour their casinos. Under the theory that they may have some objections, Linden wanted to make sure that everything was on the up and up. The FBI has apparently taken them up on the offer, but will not comment on their conclusion. With the recent US crackdown on Internet gambling, visits to Second Life casinos have increased (using Linden dollars that can be exchanged for real currency). 'Most lawyers agree that placing bets with Linden dollars likely violates US anti-gambling statutes, which cover circumstances in which something of value is wagered. But the degree of Linden Lab's responsibility, and the likelihood of a any crackdown, is uncertain.'"
I'm looking forward to gambling in 2nd life (Score:2, Funny)
Wow! (Score:5, Funny)
Agent Smith: Tell me, Mr. Anderson... what good is a phone call... if you're unable to speak?
Yes, they will be seized (Score:4, Funny)
If you exchange $ for Linden, you might be a moron (Score:4, Funny)
"If you exchange good old fashioned American dollars for Lindens, you might be a moron."
Re:Lord, please let the FBI smite Linden Labs... (Score:1, Funny)
Place your bets (Score:3, Funny)
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Today's horse race at Slashdot Downs:
1) No-op - the FBI won't press charges
2) Squib - the FBI will try to shut it down and fail
3) Buster - the FBI will try to shut it down and succeed
4) Angel - the FBI will try to shut it down and before they can act Congress will intervene and save the gamblers
5) Loudmouth - Congress will try to shut it down and fail
6) Devil - Congress will shut it down