1. 05-04-11 03:53 PM #1
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    Trouble in Costa Rica?

    I'm hearing some rumors about some stuff going down here in Costa Rica. Seems like the big bad USA is flexing it's muscles again.
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  2. 05-04-11 03:58 PM #2
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    seen some shit on canal 7 last night, hearin some rumors today but nothin firm yet. gonna make some calls, mosta these forum posters got connections just ask em
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  3. 05-04-11 03:59 PM #3
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    That's why I cashed out all my accounts until further notice. Got a tip from an insider last month.
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  4. 05-04-11 04:01 PM #4
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    Yea I got a few calls last night about it. I withdrew all my eggs. Big news coming.
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  5. 05-04-11 04:02 PM #5
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    Calls from who?
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  6. 05-04-11 04:07 PM #6
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    What can the U.S. do specifically with Costa Rica???
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  7. 05-04-11 04:09 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bluehorseshoe View Post
    What can the U.S. do specifically with Costa Rica???
    Plenty. It certainly won't be the first time that they've come here and just taken Americans back to the states, or just shutdown a sportsbook. Costa Rica drops to its' knees and does whatever the states tells 'em to do.
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  8. 05-04-11 04:09 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bluehorseshoe View Post
    What can the U.S. do specifically with Costa Rica???
    The us likes to tax you on every penny. Money being transferred offshore is ultimately un taxed money. Get it now
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  9. 05-04-11 04:16 PM #9
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    What about jamaica. Is this gonna affect thegreek?
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  10. 05-04-11 04:19 PM #10
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    I haven't heard anything about jamaica.
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  11. 05-04-11 04:27 PM #11
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    I dont see why more nations use the WTO to fight american policies, Antigua is taking the seizure of domain names to the World Trade Organization. They are claiming the U.S. is violating WTO agreements by seizing the domain names of companies that are not even American companies. Antigua has beat the US before by going to the WTO.
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  12. 05-04-11 04:30 PM #12
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    So what? If the US ignores the WTO's rulings, then what good does it do?
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  13. 05-04-11 04:37 PM #13
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    What are the five largest or most popular sportsbetting sites based in Costa Rica?
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  14. 05-04-11 04:43 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by chilidog View Post
    Plenty. It certainly won't be the first time that they've come here and just taken Americans back to the states, or just shutdown a sportsbook. Costa Rica drops to its' knees and does whatever the states tells 'em to do.
    Chili will this have anything to do with 5dimes?
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  15. 05-04-11 04:51 PM #15
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    I am more global now

    Guys change your address to some BS Canadian address today
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  16. 05-04-11 04:54 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by teaserpleaser View Post

    Chili will this have anything to do with 5dimes?
    I have no specific details on anything. I've only heard rumors that the FBI is here on gaming-related matters.
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  17. 05-04-11 04:57 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by chilidog View Post
    I have no specific details on anything. I've only heard rumors that the FBI is here on gaming-related matters.

    i wonder if they'll be hitting up the del or sportsmans at quittin time

    probably
    Last edited by CarpeDime; 05-04-11 at 05:02 PM.
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  18. 05-04-11 04:59 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by chilidog View Post
    I have no specific details on anything. I've only heard rumors that the FBI is here on gaming-related matters.

    Might not be sportsbook related....possibly poker related? A few of the poker owners that were indicted last month do show Costa Rica as their residence.
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  19. 05-04-11 05:02 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by CarpeDime View Post


    i wonder if they be hitting up the del or sportsmans at quittin time

    probably
    I know I definitely would
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  20. 05-04-11 05:27 PM #20
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    I would not doubt if the big name books have some issues

    Well the ones that really splash their names all over the place

    tv, radio
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  21. 05-04-11 08:42 PM #21
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    Cant wait to see what this brings
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  22. 05-04-11 08:47 PM #22
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    would i need to drive to canada to get or do they have po boxes up there?anybody?how long must you stay to become a resident?
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  23. 05-04-11 08:48 PM #23
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    or same as above for costa rica?
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  24. 05-04-11 10:25 PM #24
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    I do know that a few pokerrooms were shutdown today; employees showed up and found that they no longer had a job. fukkin states. the amount of hypocrisy that ya'll put up with is simply astounding.
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  25. 05-04-11 10:30 PM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    I would not doubt if the big name books have some issues

    Well the ones that really splash their names all over the place

    tv, radio

    Who would this be?

    Why is everyone spitting out rumors of NOTHING...........what kind of thread is this??
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  26. 05-04-11 10:40 PM #26
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  27. 05-04-11 10:44 PM #27
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    Thanks for the tip.
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  28. 05-04-11 11:20 PM #28
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    If you are an American operating a sportbook in Costa Rica...you better run, preferably a cave.
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  29. 05-04-11 11:21 PM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by pavyracer View Post
    That's why I cashed out all my accounts until further notice. Got a tip from an insider last month.
    Typical Pavy answer
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  30. 05-04-11 11:24 PM #30
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonah View Post

    Typical Pavy answer
    To Support Pavy.....ALL sportsbooks engaged in the same activities (specifically violated UIGEA by conducting financial transactions in such a manner to appear to not violate the law) as FT, UB, etc. I'd pull my funds as well.
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  31. 05-04-11 11:30 PM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by Extra Innings View Post

    To Support Pavy.....ALL sportsbooks engaged in the same activities (specifically violated UIGEA by conducting financial transactions in such a manner to appear to not violate the law) as FT, UB, etc. I'd pull my funds as well.
    I hear that, but he always seems to be in the know, never gets screwed...always wins.
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  32. 05-04-11 11:36 PM #32
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    Omg I knew sportsbooks would be next glad I got a buddy in Vegas
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  33. 05-04-11 11:38 PM #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by tatommack View Post
    Omg I knew sportsbooks would be next glad I got a buddy in Vegas
    So what, you call him to place bets?

    HIGHLY ILLEGAL
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  34. 05-05-11 08:42 AM #34
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    I do know that employees of Absolute Poker and 2 other poker sites no longer have jobs. They went into work yesterday, only to find out that they no longer have a job. I don't know if the states actually closed the local offices. I just know that everybody was fired, and that the boys in blue were visiting from the land of the free, home of the brave.

    I haven't heard about anything related to the sportsbook industry.
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  35. 05-05-11 08:48 AM #35
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    what next? ip tracking back to the states and the fbi knocking on all our doors that used the books
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