At least they document their policy in layman terms. No surprises and why should they assume unnecessary legal risks?
----- Original Message -----
From: <security@ladbrokes.com>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 12:55 AM
Subject: Security
> Dear Mr,
>
> Unfortunately at present we are unable to accept online registrations
> from customers who are resident in the USA or its territories.
>
> Ladbrokes have taken extensive legal advice regarding the legality of
> providing online gaming services to American residents. Whilst the
> matter is - unsurprisingly - not entirely clearcut, the current
> consensus view is that telephone and internet sports betting is illegal
> under existing federal (and most state) legislation and gaming may be
> illegal (although the latter is subject to some debate by lawyers and
> other interested parties it is certainly the view that the Department of
> Justice take).
>
> If this were to be the case, we would commit a criminal offence should
> we accept bets over the telephone or internet. This is not a risk that,
> for a number of corporate reasons - including the fact we have business
> interests and assets in the US, the very high costs of litigation and
> the fact that we are a very well known brand and therefore possibly more
> likely to be used as an example - we are currently prepared to take.
>
> We hope this clarifies the matter for you and should the legal situation
> change then we would be happy to accept online transactions from
> customers such as yourself.
>
>
> If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to
> contact us.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> T Drury
> Ladbrokes Security
----- Original Message -----
From: <security@ladbrokes.com>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 12:55 AM
Subject: Security
> Dear Mr,
>
> Unfortunately at present we are unable to accept online registrations
> from customers who are resident in the USA or its territories.
>
> Ladbrokes have taken extensive legal advice regarding the legality of
> providing online gaming services to American residents. Whilst the
> matter is - unsurprisingly - not entirely clearcut, the current
> consensus view is that telephone and internet sports betting is illegal
> under existing federal (and most state) legislation and gaming may be
> illegal (although the latter is subject to some debate by lawyers and
> other interested parties it is certainly the view that the Department of
> Justice take).
>
> If this were to be the case, we would commit a criminal offence should
> we accept bets over the telephone or internet. This is not a risk that,
> for a number of corporate reasons - including the fact we have business
> interests and assets in the US, the very high costs of litigation and
> the fact that we are a very well known brand and therefore possibly more
> likely to be used as an example - we are currently prepared to take.
>
> We hope this clarifies the matter for you and should the legal situation
> change then we would be happy to accept online transactions from
> customers such as yourself.
>
>
> If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to
> contact us.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> T Drury
> Ladbrokes Security
