01-11-10, 10:25 AM
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Is the SBR points book an illegal sportsbook?
The points have a $ value and can be exchanged for cash. SBR is accepting bets and operating some of its operations from Texas.
What if they get shut down, will all points get paid out? Will crazylou have to go to jail? |
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01-11-10, 10:28 AM
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01-11-10, 10:28 AM
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01-11-10, 10:31 AM
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The key point here is that SBR is not taking any cash from it's members. You could consider what SBR is doing as a promotional expense. Similar to a game show. People win money and that's not illegal. I see no illegality here whatsoever. Defense rests.  |
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01-11-10, 10:32 AM
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Yep, coupons.
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01-11-10, 10:32 AM
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Technically it is because it is "Gambling". Points act as "CASH" tender when receiving "GIFTS".
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01-11-10, 10:37 AM
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I'd guess the SBR legal team went over this before opening the sportsbook and covered their ass
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01-11-10, 10:37 AM
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01-11-10, 10:38 AM
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01-11-10, 10:43 AM
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Deuce, the key here is that nobody is putting up their own money. It eminates from SBR. Take the game show Jeopardy. Those contestants gamble every time they answer a question. There is no money being asked of the members and the points are a reward incentive. This is a promotion. If no money is being asked of the members, then no violation of any federal law has occurred. Defense rests, again. I would like to point out to the court that the defendants are being badgered.
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01-11-10, 10:44 AM
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Bill@SportsbookReview.com
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It's not gambling when there isn't risk. ESPN and .net poker sites offer for-fun fantasy and pickems with prizes as well. On a side note, Picks and Points happens to be based in CR.
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01-11-10, 10:51 AM
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we are all paid posters and gambling with our salary  |
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01-11-10, 10:51 AM
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I doubt it... Of course if you ask the TX AG he might have a different answer...
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01-11-10, 10:54 AM
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Huh? Did someone hack durito's account? This thread was made months ago. Bitter much, durito?
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01-11-10, 10:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dwaechte
Huh? Did someone hack durito's account? This thread was made months ago. Bitter much, durito?
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Sorry I didn't see it.
Just a question. 
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01-11-10, 10:56 AM
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You never know in land of the free it seems.  |
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01-11-10, 10:58 AM
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It's an interesting question... At first glance I thought "no way." But I am interested in looking at the case law (could be both a federal and state question). I'm sure SBR had an attorney look at it but these things are rarely so open and shut... That's why attorneys have jobs.
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01-11-10, 11:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dwaechte
Huh? Did someone hack durito's account? This thread was made months ago. Bitter much, durito?
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No he just pissed at John. 
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01-11-10, 11:08 AM
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SBR points is a genius concept. Legally, it isn't gambling since players do not pay SBR for points.
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01-11-10, 11:09 AM
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They are not taking cash bets or are they paying out cash bets,if you redeem them for cash plays at the books,it's the books giving you the cash plays,not SBR.Case dismissed.
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01-11-10, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Richkas
No he just pissed at John. |
Exactly. Interesting to see him let it take hold of him like this though.
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01-11-10, 11:28 AM
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#22
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"If it's free....it's me"
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01-11-10, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dwaechte
Exactly. Interesting to see him let it take hold of him like this though.
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It's hardly taken a hold of me.
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01-11-10, 11:53 AM
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My Cougar Wears Two Pearl Necklaces
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It's like rewards points for gasoline card. You get the option to get a gift card or cash back. Once the gas company gives you cash back if you decide to gamble with it the gas company is not liable for your gambling activities even though they sell the lottery tickets at the gas station.
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01-11-10, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by durito
It's hardly taken a hold of me.
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Fair enough. Just noticed a bunch of snippy comments, and starting a thread like this is hardly characteristic of you.
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01-11-10, 11:59 AM
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#26
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stupid thread started by a pissy little bitch
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01-11-10, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by wtf
stupid thread started by a pissy little bitch
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Thanks wtf. Helpful as always.
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01-11-10, 12:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wtf
stupid thread started by a pissy little bitch
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Do you ever wake up without a pimple on your ass?
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01-11-10, 12:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wtf
stupid thread started by a pissy little bitch
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Its a fair question.
First off we no longer have an office in Texas. Secondly, no one has to gamble. You may go straight to the store and get something for free. So basically you take points, which we give you for free, and play with them.
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01-11-10, 12:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wtf
stupid thread started by a pissy little bitch
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I like you 
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01-11-10, 12:34 PM
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I think some US posters may have a tax liability depending on how much stuff is bought in the store.
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01-11-10, 12:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SBR_John
Its a fair question.
First off we no longer have an office in Texas. Secondly, no one has to gamble. You may go straight to the store and get something for free. So basically you take points, which we give you for free, and play with them.
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did you ship crazyl off to costa rica? Atleast that is a step up from Texas
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01-11-10, 12:39 PM
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#33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richkas
I like you |
One racist idiot likes another i'm shocked
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01-11-10, 12:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by durito
did you ship crazyl off to costa rica? Atleast that is a step up from Texas
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You know what happens after a while when someone is shipped to CR.
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01-11-10, 12:40 PM
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My Cougar Wears Two Pearl Necklaces
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Quote:
Originally Posted by durito
One racist idiot likes another i'm shocked
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They didn't use the N word. Don't be senile.
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