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[ScottH]

http://www.blackjackinfo.com/bb/showthread.php?p=148508#post148508

I know I should only be posting this is the online section, but I know that this section gets many more views, so I'm linking to my thread to get more views!

 

[SystemsTrader]

Welcome back ScottH its been a long time. Still in touch with Supercool?

 

[Canceler]

Since SystemsTrader handled the polite stuff...

What we really want to know is how the attempt at becoming full-time APs went.

 

[ScottH]

Welcome back ScottH its been a long time. Still in touch with Supercool?

Yeah. In fact he's sitting right next to me. He says hi.

 

[ScottH]

What we really want to know is how the attempt at becoming full-time APs went.

Well, me and Supercool were professional APs until the online gambling climate changed so rapidly with that legislation. That's why I am back to check on it every once in a while. If everything would go back to the way it was, I'd do it again for sure. We weren't able to do much in the form of AP outside of online betting, because the brick and mortar situation in my immediate area is not that good. Sure, we've found small edges to be had, but nothing to make a profession out of...

 

[zengrifter]

Well, me and Supercool were professional APs until the online gambling climate changed so rapidly with that legislation. That's why I am back to check on it every once in a while. If everything would go back to the way it was, I'd do it again for sure. We weren't able to do much in the form of AP outside of online betting, because the brick and mortar situation in my immediate area is not that good. Sure, we've found small edges to be had, but nothing to make a profession out of...

The prodigal sons return! zg

 

[UK-21]

I'm really puzzled as to why this US legislative restriction on transferring funds resulting from offshore online gambling is a problem. Why not just open a £/Euro account with a UK/European bank on the basis you'll be doing some travelling over an extended period and want it for convenient's sake?

I'm pretty sure you could apply online as well? Or are there restrictions on US citizens opening overseas bank accounts? I wasn't aware that the US had any exchange control restrictions in place?

 

[ScottH]

I'm really puzzled as to why this US legislative restriction on transferring funds resulting from offshore online gambling is a problem. Why not just open a £/Euro account with a UK/European bank on the basis you'll be doing some travelling over an extended period and want it for convenient's sake?

I'm pretty sure you could apply online as well? Or are there restrictions on US citizens opening overseas bank accounts? I wasn't aware that the US had any exchange control restrictions in place?

Maybe I'll look into this. I have no expertise on the legal issues of this. Also, I have no idea how to even set such an account up.

 

[RJT]

The problem with that is that most online casinos will ask for proof of address sooner or later - if you've signed up with an address that ain't your own you're in trouble....

RJT.

 

[UK-21]

Point taken, but a minor problem me thinks.

 

[Pro21]

Point taken, but a minor problem me thinks.

Trust me this isn't a minor problem. These casinos do not accept US players, so eventually they want a scan of an ID and a utility bill. So even if an American were living in the UK they would have to send a scan of their US passport, and their play would end.

 

[UK-21]

Look's like you'd need to find someone in the UK who can sign up and has a bank account or credit card and play via their account. Not me I'm afraid, but I'm sure others would agree for a consideration. Can't see anything illegal in allowing someone else to access your online gaming account, although you might hit a point if it comes to light where a casino uses this fact as an excuse not to pay out - ie an IP address might give it away.

A slight matter of trust if it's big £££ / $$$s in the frame as well.

 

[ScottH]

The problem with that is that most online casinos will ask for proof of address sooner or later - if you've signed up with an address that ain't your own you're in trouble....

RJT.

Yeah, this usually happens when you request your first cashout. It would be a big risk to put money in and not know if they will pay you or not. If they found out your address is a fake, they could easily refuse to pay you. Casinos make it hard enough for you to cashout as it is,

 

[ScottH]

Trust me this isn't a minor problem. These casinos do not accept US players, so eventually they want a scan of an ID and a utility bill. So even if an American were living in the UK they would have to send a scan of their US passport, and their play would end.

I've read in the terms and conditions of a few casinos that dont allow US players, and they straight up say that they dont have to pay you if they find out you were using their site while in the US. So, you're right, it is a big problem.