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sarettah 07-09-2013 07:44 PM

Florida just outlawed pretty much all computers and smartphones
 
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/09/te...t-machine-law/

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The state recently passed a bill to crack down on gambling in Internet cafes. In a potentially unfortunate twist for anyone using a computer or smartphone in the state, a new lawsuit alleges the wording on the bill is so broad that it could be interpreted as a ban on any device connected to the Internet.

A new bill passed two months ago by the Florida legislature expanded the definition of a "slot machine" so that it would include regular computers being used as makeshift slot machines, closing a loophole in state laws that legislators said allowed some gambling centers to operate as Internet cafes and adult arcades.

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Florida's new, expanded definition of a slot machine includes "any machine or device or system or network of devices" used to play games of chance or skill, which can be activated by not just inserting money, but an "account number, code, or other object or information."

According to the lawsuit, this new definition could include any smartphone or computer in Florida since, in theory, any device with access to the Internet could be used to play an illegal game.
"The possibilities of going on the Internet and using your phone generally turns every single smartphone, computer, whatever, into an illegal slot machine," said Kaplan.

For example, a recent Bud Light advertising campaign shows a man entering a code from a case of beer into his smartphone to see if he won a prize from the company.

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Way to go Florida :thumbsup

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Evil Chris 07-09-2013 07:49 PM

The law treating people like children. Nice.

dav3 07-09-2013 07:51 PM

go florida! they should outlaw horseless carriages too!!

Tom_PM 07-09-2013 07:56 PM

Florida: America's Wang

96ukssob 07-09-2013 08:00 PM

Awesome how we pay these lay makers millions but they are fucking retards

TrashyGirl 07-09-2013 11:03 PM

I used to live in south Florida and there was general contempt by south Floridians of the state legislature all the way up in Tallahassee or as some called it TallaGeorgiaHassee re: how out of touch they were, how stupid they were, blablabla, just a little more evidence now.

L-Pink 07-10-2013 12:13 AM

Can I use my smart phone in a casino?

DWB 07-10-2013 12:15 AM

Freedom you can believe in.

Petra 07-10-2013 12:21 AM

I'm so glad I left Florida...

sperbonzo 07-10-2013 05:24 AM

Obviously that is not the laws intent, and the lawsuit is seizing on this ambiguity in order to get the law struck down. Personally, I have a big problem with anti-gambling laws, so I applaud any effort to throw them out, but this headline is kind of silly.





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Barry-xlovecam 07-10-2013 06:52 AM

What do you expect from a state that elected a Bush as Governor? :upsidedow

South Florida should succeed (and take their money with them)...

directfiesta 07-10-2013 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam (Post 19710685)
What do you expect from a state that elected a Bush as Governor? :upsidedow

South Florida should succeed (and take their money with them)...

.. as well as a Bush as president :warning

dehash 07-10-2013 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreeOnes Petra (Post 19710436)
I'm so glad I left Florida...

I still have FL cell number

blackmonsters 07-10-2013 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarettah (Post 19710249)

After they passed the bill each legislator got on their iPhone and checked the state lottery results.

:disgust

- Jesus Christ - 07-10-2013 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperbonzo (Post 19710603)
Obviously that is not the laws intent, and the lawsuit is seizing on this ambiguity in order to get the law struck down. Personally, I have a big problem with anti-gambling laws, so I applaud any effort to throw them out, but this headline is kind of silly.

As always, great logical posts from this guy. :drinkup


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