On 2/15/06, Alexander Terekhov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 2/14/06, Anthony DeRobertis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Alexander Terekhov wrote: > > > > > I bet another EURO 50 (through PayPal) that Red Hat and Novell are > > > also going to lose and won't get dismissal under 12(b)(6). > > > > I wish I could play, but I'm pretty sure wagering like that is illegal > > in the jurisdiction I live :-( > > Oh c'mon, even in Australia where ... > > http://www.dcita.gov.au/broad/online_content_and_gambling_regulation/online_gambling/frequently_asked_questions > > ... "The Government remains concerned about the impact of online > wagering, but recognises that this concern needs to be balanced > against the impact of a ban on long established industries in > Australia, such as the thoroughbred racing industry. A balance has > been achieved by prohibiting 'ball by ball' betting-or wagering on any > aspect of a sporting event after it has commenced. 'Betting on the > run' is also prohibited because it involves betting on a sporting > event after it has commenced. These types of betting are the most > harmful form of online wagering. Other forms of online wagering are > not prohibited by the legislation. Online wagering on non-sporting > events is not prohibited by the IGA." > > See? "Online wagering on non-sporting events is not prohibited". > > C'mon, let's play. > > regards, > alexander. > >
It's not prohibited, but I still think you need a license: "In other words, a service that is exempt under the Commonwealth Interactive Gambling Act 2001 is not necessarily exempt from State or Territory law. Conversely, a service may be prohibited under the Commonwealth Act, even if it is licensed or authorised under State or Territory law." - and in NSW you need a permit. andrew -- Andrew Donnellan http://andrewdonnellan.com http://ajdlinux.blogspot.com Jabber - [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------- Member of Linux Australia - http://linux.org.au Debian user - http://debian.org Get free rewards - http://ezyrewards.com/?id=23484 OpenNIC user - http://www.opennic.unrated.net
