Second Life Bans Online Gambling
Techtree News Staff, Jul 30, 2007 1606 hrs IST
The virtual world lets players create animated proxies of themselves called 'avatars' who interact among themselves, even trade virtual properties/services.
According to reports, popular virtual world, Second Life, has banned all forms of online gambling in order to comply with US laws.
The virtual world lets players create animated proxies of themselves called 'avatars' who interact among themselves, participate in various activities, and even trade virtual properties and services.
Founders of Second Life, Linden Lab, have now posted a warning on the company blog that says if gambling activities are discovered, all related objects will be removed from the in-world environment. They might even suspend or terminate residents' accounts without refund, or report user information to authorities/financial institutions.
The ban encompasses all forms of online gambling, including blackjack, Pai Gow, Poker, Roulette, and Slot machines.
Earlier this year, Second Life had invited the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) to scour it's virtual world for discrepancies regarding compliance with US online gambling policy. Apparently, FBI was not too happy with what it found in the virtual world.
Since October last year, US laws decree all forms of online gambling as illegal.
USER COMMENTS
the second life founders were very naive. anytime you invite a federal agency to "look" at you, they will find something. thats what they do. the question is: can Second Life close the lid on this Pandoras box now that they've opened it. I think Second Life has shot themselves in the foot & their troubles are only beginning.
by SANDY BEACHES, ANYTOWN, ANWHERE, USA, on Jul 30, 2007 10:12 PM, Report abuse Reply
Payment processor EcoCard is getting out of the online gaming industry. I thought congress was going to legalize and tax online gaming?
by Scott, San Jose, on Jul 30, 2007 08:38 PM, Report abuse Reply
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