Is SL Gambling/Casinos Illegal In The USA?

Hi,

I am new here, so please forgive me if this has been covered before. I have been looking around and it seems like something that I want to get into!

When I first entered the world, I transported to places where there were groups of people. At the time that I have been looking around, it seems many people were at "Casinos", where gambling is going on.

My question is: Because of the new law "Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006" that was passed, does this mean that people who live in the US cannot gamble or collect winnings is they do in SL?

I did some research and this is part of the summery of the law:

"Prohibits any individual from accepting, in connection with the placing of bets or wagers to or from the United States: (1) credit, or the proceeds of credit; (2) electronic funds transfers; (3) checks, drafts, or similar instruments; or (4) the proceeds of any other form of financial transaction as prescribed by Treasury regulations.
Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to five years for violations.
Requires any common carrier which receives notice of a violation of this Act by one of its communication facilities to discontinue or refuse service to such facility. Grants such common carrier immunity from liability for discontinuing or refusing such service. "

It seems because L$ can be exchanged for real ones this law would apply.

I just was wondering if somebody wins or gambles with L$, does this mean they will not be able to exchange them for real $'s?

Thanks.

Our thoughts and position on gambling were described by our general counsel, and included in a Knowledge Base article here.