The U.S. government’s move to effectively outlaw online casino and sports betting by prohibiting U.S. banks and Internet service providers from offering financial and Internet services to online bettors and the sites they frequent threatens to destroy the fragile economies of island nations Antigua and Barbuda.
The April 3, 2006 deadline looms and still no word from U.S.A. The U.S. government’s move to effectively outlaw online casino and sports betting by prohibiting U.S. banks and Internet service providers from offering financial and Internet services to online bettors and the sites they frequent threatens to Delhi Bazaar Satta King destroy the fragile economies of island nations Antigua and Barbuda. In an effort to stave off those devastating effects, these online gambling revenue-dependant governments took the U.S. before the World Trade Organization seeking relief. And relief was what they were granted.
The Geneva-based WTO ruled in April 2005 that the U.S. action illegally violated world trade agreements and gave the U.S. until April 3, 2006 to create legislation that was compliant. With less than ten days to go, the U.S. has remained silent.
“The U.S. government’s interference with a multi billion-dollar industry, and its attempts to legislate the morals of it citizens, is simply a ploy to protect its own tax revenues by blocking the outflow of gambling money from its shores.” Said Marianne Anderson, Director of Marketing at USsportsBook.com, an online sports betting company with headquarters in San Jose, Costa Rica. “And its failure to implement the decision of the WTO further damages the country’s image in the eyes of smaller nations who used to look to the U.S. as a role model for international business relations.” Marianne added.
That viewpoint is shared by Dr. John W. Ashe, the Ambassador from Antigua and Barbuda, who was recently quoted in an article on TaxNews.com as saying “‘With an implementation deadline approaching on 3 April 2006, less than three weeks from now, we might be forgiven, Sir, for having some anxiety at a complete lack of information from the United States on this most important matter facing the small and delicate economy of Antigua and Barbuda.”
Dr. Ashe is particularly concerned over the fact that not only has the United States ignored the WTO decision, it has actually proposed additional legislation, in the form of the “Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2005″ and the “Internet Gambling Prohibition Act” which will only increase the tension between the WTO and the countries involved.
“The only solution to this problem is for the U.S. to honor the WTO ruling and stop restricting its citizens from participating in online Agen Bolagambling and sports betting activities by rescinding all non-complying legislation. Any failure to comply could results in worldwide trade sanctions against the USA which will hurt the economy much more than some missed gambling tax revenues ever could.” Marianne said.
As the clock ticks towards the deadline, it remains to be seen how the U.S. government will respond.
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Online Agen BolaGambling reviewis web site gets redesigned
With our newly enhanced website, we are better equipped to really focus on the online gambler’s need for accurate and timely information.
OfficialBettingReview.com, a San Jose, Costa Rica based online gambling review site, announces the official introduction its new website redesign. “The purpose of the redesign was to improve the overall presentation and access to relevant information, while making it easier for guests and members to access information, thereby further protecting online players and their funds” according to Ian Gold Director of Operations at Official Betting Review
“We felt that this change was part of our natural progression within the context of this constantly evolving business,” says Ian Gold, “Online gambling is a multi-billion dollar a year industry that continues to grow at an exponential rate. As such, we need to remain on the cutting edge to ensure that we are providing our guests and members with the service we have pledged — fair and unbiased reviews and accurate, timely ratings. In fact, we have even taken that a step further. For example, guests and members not only have access to our professional sportsbook, casino and poker room assessments and reviews, but they can now also share honest experiences with one another through our newly launched online discussion forum. Our members are free to read through the discussion threads or offer their own experiences for the benefit of others.” He continues, “With our enhanced website, we are better equipped to really focus on the online gambler’s needs.”
The restructured OfficialBettingReview.com offers a number of updated features including improved graphic design, and easier Agen Bolanavigation allowing for faster and more convenient interaction. The goal of the redesign was to create an easier-to-use interface and to present a modern appearance. This new look combines a contemporary feel with the straightforward, practical approach for which the company is already known.
Ian Gold concludes, “Our primary objective was to enrich each visitor’s experience. We have redesigned our website specifically to better serve our guests and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results.”
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