Are US Military Members allowed to gamble?

**MendozaLine** · 02-25-11, 11:06 PM

I'll have to ask a few of my jarhead buddies. My grandpa was pretty much a career jarhead and he is a fukin degenerate gambler. I must have gotten that gene

**BatemanPatrickl** · 02-25-11, 11:08 PM

Mendoza but your grandfather was not using a computer to bet online?

**flyingillini** · 02-25-11, 11:09 PM

Looking forward to Monday Mendoza!

**Jrod124** · 02-25-11, 11:10 PM

your question was for computers. I did bet online all the time on the ships. No one said anything and they cld see every site u went too. This was back in 2000-2004, so things may have changed

**stealthyburrito** · 02-25-11, 11:10 PM

militarys all about public image, if they can sweep it under the rug they have no problems. if it becomes a scandal and/or involves a large quantity of servicemen they will take action.

**BatemanPatrickl** · 02-25-11, 11:32 PM

Originally posted by Jrod124

your question was for computers. I did bet online all the time on the ships. No one said anything and they cld see every site u went too. This was back in 2000-2004, so things may have changed

Navy I am going to assume?

**MendozaLine** · 02-26-11, 12:04 AM

I am as well!

Originally posted by flyingillini

Looking forward to Monday Mendoza!

**MendozaLine** · 02-26-11, 12:08 AM

I didn't even read the post. Kind of just assumed you were asking if marines were just allowed to gamble online. Didn't know you were talking about gambling on base.

I dont even think us regular citizens are allowed to gamble online are we? There is no way you're allowed to gamble on an offshore website on base.

Originally posted by BatemanPatrickl

Mendoza but your grandfather was not using a computer to bet online?

**ChileCheese** · 02-26-11, 12:09 AM

How does this information pertain to you?
Why is this in PT?
Mod please move this.

**BatemanPatrickl** · 02-26-11, 12:09 AM

Originally posted by MendozaLine

I didn't even read the post. Kind of just assumed you were asking if marines were just allowed to gamble online. Didn't know you were talking about gambling on base. I dont even think us regular citizens are allowed to gamble online are we? There is no way you're allowed to gamble on an offshore website on base.

Thought so. Would most likely lead to a dishonorable discharge.

**Extra Innings** · 02-26-11, 12:11 AM

Originally posted by ChileCheese

How does this information pertain to you?
Why is this in PT?
Mod please move this.

Where would you like it to be posted?

Bateman is conducting an investigation.

**BatemanPatrickl** · 02-26-11, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by Extra Innings

Where would you like it to be posted? Bateman is conducting an investigation.

Just curious. My stalkers like to follow me around 24/7.

**Jrod124** · 02-26-11, 12:13 AM

yeah I was in the Navy, like I said maybe things have changed but our usage was montiored by the IT people upstairs and I was on 5dimes almost daily when we were at sea

**PRC** · 02-26-11, 12:15 AM

It's the past-time.

**ChileCheese** · 02-26-11, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by Extra Innings

Where would you like it to be posted?

Bateman is conducting an investigation.

The Saloon.
Perhaps something concerning politics, since this is political in nature.
But why do a group of off shore gamblers give 2 shits about whether people in the navy can play.

**BatemanPatrickl** · 02-26-11, 12:17 AM

Originally posted by ChileCheese

The Saloon. Perhaps something concerning politics, since this is political in nature. But why do a group of off shore gamblers give 2 shits about whether people in the navy can play.

Why do you give two shits about coming into each of my threads. How is this related to politics? Just go away and mind your own business for once.

**ChileCheese** · 02-26-11, 12:19 AM

No Patty, You crazy ass waste of time non sense needs to stop. So what if you stopped threating to bash peoples teeth in. You still post drivel all night. I thought you had a woman?

But are posting in 50 threads on a Friday night.

**ChileCheese** · 02-26-11, 12:19 AM

And how do you not understand how the military is political in nature?

**MJFtheGenius** · 02-26-11, 12:21 AM

I believe that is a part of 'don't ask don't tell act"

**BatemanPatrickl** · 02-26-11, 12:25 AM

Originally posted by ChileCheese

No Patty, You crazy ass waste of time non sense needs to stop. So what if you stopped threating to bash peoples teeth in. You still post drivel all night. I thought you had a woman?

But are posting in 50 threads on a Friday night.

Not as bad as you stalking me on a Friday night. Who is the loser now?

**MEATHEAD** · 02-26-11, 02:52 AM

When I was in Iraq in 04 I'd make wagers on the morale&welfare computers and play poker. Never had problems and no one said crap. Than again what were they going to do.....send me to Iraq.

**King Mayan** · 02-26-11, 02:58 AM

Never did between 2001-2007... Once I became a recruiter, all hell broke loose...

**THE PROFIT** · 02-26-11, 03:36 AM

Originally posted by ChileCheese

The Saloon.
Perhaps something concerning politics, since this is political in nature.
But why do a group of off shore gamblers give 2 shits about whether people in the navy can play.

fuk the saloon. Please quit asking everything to be moved to some forum that we dont go to. This is actually a bateman thread that pertains to gambling & is interesting. It needs to stay here where the white folk look.

Im sick of this shit of replying to a thread & then it not being here. What the hell is PT for??? What is the saloon for??? who is the fukin genius behind this?

**stikymess** · 02-26-11, 05:29 AM

I was in the Marines from '89-'98 and back then it wasn't hidden at all, guys were offering squares for Super Bowl, there was the weekly pick'em run by a Staff Seagent. It was more peer to peer betting though as the online betting didn't explode yet. The crazy part is guys loved betting on their "teams" and had no concept of the point spead. So you could get a 7 to 10 point favorite without giving points it was just the straight up winner.

**teaserpleaser** · 02-26-11, 06:23 AM

yes the E-1 -E-5s i know most of the gamble online

**teaserpleaser** · 02-26-11, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by King Mayan

Never did between 2001-2007... Once I became a recruiter, all hell broke loose...

Oh the storys i've heard about recruiting my buddy is nailing so many 18 fresh out of high school chicks its not even funny. His Gunny is already being investigated for an after hours orgy party in the office.

**dmtrader** · 02-26-11, 06:37 AM

I was almost ready to feel sorry for the BPL (posters stalking him, revealing personal information)

and then I was reminded - BPL starts so many threads and stirs it up so much he brings it upon himself

**sweethook** · 02-26-11, 07:30 AM

no theres no more gambling most men are gone. but now its all ok for guys to wear lipstick on standing post. if usa gets into anything your best bet is to hope we get hit in the south east usa theres still a few men there in the carolinas fight like men. for us usa

**jagaf22** · 02-26-11, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by BatemanPatrickl

Let's say someone is in the Marines and stationed at a base or living in military housing I am going to assume any gambling done using the goverment's network or hardware would be grounds for a dishonorable discharge? Anyone know of someone getting kicked out of the US Military for gambling?

The DOD restricts many sites using a Bluecoat Web Filter. Gambling is just one category (alcohol, nudity,Chat/Instant Messaging, etc) of many they block on government computers. Sure you could probably find a way to circumvent the filter but I'm not sure it'd be worth the risk. Most would place the wager from a cell phone, or call the book. Base housing your not on the base network so your free to wager without any worries.

**unusialsusp5** · 02-26-11, 09:14 AM

the superior officers in the military are too busy trying to seduce female military newcomers. they could care less about who is betting or not.

**BatemanPatrickl** · 02-26-11, 09:19 AM

No code of conduct rule?

**pavyracer** · 02-26-11, 09:55 AM

Of course you can gamble in the military. In fact being in the military is a huge gamble itself because you are at high risk at any given time.

**BatemanPatrickl** · 02-26-11, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by pavyracer

Of course you can gamble in the military. In fact being in the military is a huge gamble itself because you are at high risk at any given time.

**jagaf22** · 02-26-11, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by BatemanPatrickl

No code of conduct rule?

Code of Conduct: Nothing in there about gambling. That's the "legal guide" if your captured by hostile forces.

Gambling using government computer: Misuse of government property.

Gambling with subordinate (Enlisted to enlisted): Violation of UCMJ Article 134

Gambling officer with enlisted: Violation of UCMJ Article 133