What countries is online gambling legal? No problems with banks, govn't etc?

mikeyvplays · 07-21-2008, 11:06 PM

Two questions - I was curious to find out if anyone knows what countries allow online gambling or sports handicapping as a whole?

Is there any other countries that allow sports gambling like Vegas or is Vegas the only place outside of online sportsbooks?

flyingillini · 07-21-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyvplays

Two questions - I was curious to find out if anyone knows what countries allow online gambling or sports handicapping as a whole?

Is there any other countries that allow sports gambling like Vegas or is Vegas the only place outside of online sportsbooks?

Cambodia

mikeyvplays · 07-21-2008, 11:09 PM

Not sure if that was a joke or not but thanks for the input. Any European countries??

durito · 07-21-2008, 11:13 PM

There are bookmakers on every street in the UK.

Online gambling is legal in most every country in the world.

mikeyvplays · 07-21-2008, 11:20 PM

So UK is legit? I was a bit surprised since they are so tight with the US. How bad are their taxes compared to US? It's so damn expensive in the UK my investment wouldn't be worth a crap out there. Any other countries in Europe?

durito · 07-21-2008, 11:23 PM

Gambling winnings are not taxed in the UK.

jtuck · 07-21-2008, 11:33 PM

If you want to move to country to bet then the UK is the first place to look at

flyingillini · 07-21-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyvplays

Not sure if that was a joke or not but thanks for the input. Any European countries??

No joke. I lost 4 k in Cambodia... Lost it on Cricket

mikeyvplays · 07-21-2008, 11:37 PM

Wow - not taxed at all?? Does UK have casinos or places to bet on sports or is all online?? That is very good news!

mikeyvplays · 07-21-2008, 11:38 PM

That is probably one of the only sports I never bet on. Cheap sex and sports gambling, what else could a guy ask for?

jtuck · 07-21-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyvplays

Wow - not taxed at all?? Does UK have casinos or places to bet on sports or is all online?? That is very good news!

I'm pretty sure in UK there are bookie shops all around, pretty much like starbucks here in the states

mikeyvplays · 07-21-2008, 11:59 PM

That is great news for an alternative to Vegas. The cost of living is rough out there so $100k won't go far but it is an option. Great to hear they have bookie shops but I am unsure on how much they would book. I noticed that a lot of English bettors are high rollers.

BigBrownman · 07-22-2008, 01:29 AM

in australia its all legal too, we even have the T.A.B which is run by our goverment (i think) you can go to your local pub and put bets on.

all winnings tax free also!

mikeyvplays · 07-22-2008, 09:01 AM

Thanks Big Brown! Australia is even better!! I was there when i was younger and I love it there. That is definitely an alternative to Vegas

okchess · 07-22-2008, 09:11 AM

Russia is perfect for gambling

mikeyvplays · 07-22-2008, 09:22 AM

What about the government. Anywhere in Eastern Europe that wouldn't be a governmental issue. My family is from the region and that would be a great place but just concerned about payouts and government corruption. Any insight based on experiences would be apprecaited.