hno: 
Gambling is gambling. There is always a risk when gambling in general, sending money offshore these days adds an extra level of gamble to the situation. Personally, I am playing with whatever money i left behind after finding out about neteller and pinny. If needed i would have no problem sending money offshore, but obviously not as much as i would before the crackdown.
I haven't deposited in months. Have slowly but surely withdrew sizeable amount of bankroll. Still playing with what i have left.With that being said, shrapnel still got thru and hit me with two neteller pendings and BOS fiasco. I'm not coming back until someone makes this right somehow. if not I have no problem sitting out
I think the difference is not necesarily large vs small players.
It is playing for fun vs business.
If you are betting for fun, western union fees, having a book dissapear, etc do not matter. You can still bet no problem.
If you are betting for biz, keeping enough money offshore right now is crazy right now in my opinion. I hope this changes!
Sean
It is playing for fun vs business.
If you are betting for fun, western union fees, having a book dissapear, etc do not matter. You can still bet no problem.
If you are betting for biz, keeping enough money offshore right now is crazy right now in my opinion. I hope this changes!
Sean
SportSavant said:
Messenger kept crashing my very old PC and even though my bankroll is vast, I dont factor in new technology so the MSN had to go. I'm working on updating everything once I get hold of the Mother-in-Laws Credit Card while I'm in Aussie Land so as soon as its all kosher I will give you a call.
Sam,
Nice to see someone that can take a laugh, your an A+ in my gallery of rogues.
dante made a good point, sean you are underestimating the power of addiction, plain and simple. Having action, even if getting your funds is questionable, is enough to satisfy this craving.
However, on the other hand I think it's annoying the condescending tone you use in threads, as though you KNOW that our money isn't secure and insinuating anyone sending money anywhere offshore are stupid.
Your opinions are just that, your opinions.
However, on the other hand I think it's annoying the condescending tone you use in threads, as though you KNOW that our money isn't secure and insinuating anyone sending money anywhere offshore are stupid.
Your opinions are just that, your opinions.
Condiscending because I think it is stupid to send money off to places that may or may not have the ability to pay even if they want to? If that's condiscending, so be it.
Sending money offshore right now is stupid. It is just like driving under the influence. Stupid. People will still do it and I will consider it stupid.
Sean
Sending money offshore right now is stupid. It is just like driving under the influence. Stupid. People will still do it and I will consider it stupid.
Sean
sending money doesn't seem like such a good idea in light of the NT fiasco. if u need the action, it would seem wise to keep the balances minimal and draw down when you score. consider what happened when that Oct 2006 ACT passed... many poker rooms banned US players, several processors banned deposits from US players (firepay for ex.), and shortly thereafter, other books, processors and poker rooms have followed suit. there appears to be a trend ! if u did't get spanked in the NT fiasco, then keeping money offshore would appear to be asking for it right now. most everyone has a tribal casino they can drive down too and feed those inner demons if they really need some action. that's what i'll be doing. what fun is it to hit a big bet and potentially not get paid. F that noise.
uppy:A Canadian bank account would help in that any book can send a bank wire to it without fear that it would possibly be blocked. It would also allow you to open a new neteller account (You'll need phone, address, and Canadian IP) if you so choose.
Some US banks are DEFINITELY blocking bank wires from the Caribbean, asking the sender what they are for, and when not content with the answer, returning them to the sender.
Sean
Some US banks are DEFINITELY blocking bank wires from the Caribbean, asking the sender what they are for, and when not content with the answer, returning them to the sender.
Sean
