NNNOOOOOOO!!! (S.Africa bans online gambling)

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Not Fair!!!! boohooohoo. cry cry and cry some more!

They have finally banned online gambling (including poker) in South Africa. Bloody land based casinos who obviously got angry at the new competition and lack of profits.

No more online poker. Hell man. This totally sucks nuts.
 
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Was it similar to the U.S. ban that blocked money transfers to and from the sites? Or is there some sort of ban that makes it illegal for citizens to play completely?

I guess either way, it sucks.

Our condolences and prayers go out to you Michael.

BTW, how's the loophole hunt going?
 
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Some locally based sites are trying to find loopholes-but which citizen wants to be fined up to R10,000,000 or ten years jail to see if government is serious. Not me.

Im hoping for something magical to happen. And I have quite a few dollars on Tilt. Some people have already written that the banks are refusing to accept the cash from any site including Full Tilt for fear of government charging them 10Mill.

Effing sucks.
 
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Have you considered emigrating?
 
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Some locally based sites are trying to find loopholes-but which citizen wants to be fined up to R10,000,000 or ten years jail to see if government is serious. Not me.

Im hoping for something magical to happen. And I have quite a few dollars on Tilt. Some people have already written that the banks are refusing to accept the cash from any site including Full Tilt for fear of government charging them 10Mill.

Effing sucks.

Wow! That is harsh!

Do you deal with any international banks? Are you even able (legally) to log into Full Tilt? Howabout e-wallet accounts like Net-Teller, or Moneybookers?
 
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If you use an e-wallet so you didn't have any direct transactions between a poker site and a bank, how the hell would the government know what you were doing on the internet?
 
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That does stink. I guess there's not much you can do at this point. You might email FT support and ask what your withdrawal options are. Since it is your money they may have some ideas on how to get it out. As mentioned, an e-wallet service like neteller that supports SA may be your best bet.

Was it similar to the U.S. ban that blocked money transfers to and from the sites?
Only to sites, not from, and the UIGEA only applies to the banks and payment processors themselves, not the players.
 
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that stinks man i hope you find a way to play if you can. i hate when governments tell their people what they cant and can do with their money.
 
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It applies to:
Sites offering online poker
Players
Banks
ISP's

They intend prosecuting all 4 if found...

Hopefully Piggs and Silversands will change to e-wallets.
 
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I wrote to Full Tilt and asked for some help concerning my cash. No response yet, but I will probably have to create an e-wallet service to get my cash out. And if that doesnt work-I will ask a family member from UK to create an account and I will transfer them my cash or something.

My prayer:
Dear Lord please wake me up from this horrible nightmare because I really really need to play some poker!

BTW thanks for your interest and recommendations folks. I appreciate it.
 
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yeah i heard too,i still play lol and haven't tryed putting money on or taking it of,why the hell would they do this !! it seemed sooo sudden and just out of nowhere...
 
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I'm doing the same, continue playing with no transactions until the appeal is finalised.
 
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Very bad news ! Damn, i hope that never happens here in germany. Maybe you find another way to play online poker, or another game, or another country - wish you all the best. Hope the forum can help you, man ...
 
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I'm sorry for you and for every poker player in your country...damn...

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Let's not forget that we have states in the US that are nearly as bad. Washington state, for example. Last I heard, it was a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $50,000 (or is it $500,000?) fine to play any online gambling game.

Of course it's a lot easier to just move to another state than another country, if poker is that important to you (I believe it would be to me).
 
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...sponsored politicians...!!!

The worst enemy of a democracy are the lobbyist and their dogs...!
 
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bad new OP. Looks like ur gonna have to hit them casinos and rape 'em at poker.
 
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Some locally based sites are trying to find loopholes-but which citizen wants to be fined up to R10,000,000 or ten years jail to see if government is serious. Not me.

Im hoping for something magical to happen. And I have quite a few dollars on Tilt. Some people have already written that the banks are refusing to accept the cash from any site including Full Tilt for fear of government charging them 10Mill.

Effing sucks.

HUGE BUMMER! Wow.. that REALLY f'n SUCKS!

Have you considered staking a few horses.... having them ship cashouts via cheque? I know of a guy over in canada....... just sayin'...
 
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i think ALL internet gambling illegal,not just poker i also bet on horses or my dad did and i recently started,he said it illegal too now :'(
how the 'eff are people supposed to feed they're gambling addictions without going to casinos now!!!!!!!!!???????
i play chess hahahahahahaha
 
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That sucks. Now if only they would invade Nigeria and make it illegal to scam people over the internet...
 
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Thats harsh another country down...... Whats it coming too when you cannot spend your own money on a game that you enjoy wonder which country is next truelly a crap year for poker players lets wait and see what the US reforms bring.
 
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