JP "bonanza" compared to the NA/EU

[Habu]

I guess you only like exclusitivity when it's in your favor though.

Not denying that. Guess I should of just paid 3k for an airplane ticket to Vanafest.

[FrankReynolds]

Not denying that. Guess I should of just paid 3k for an airplane ticket to Vanafest.

Hey, since you can't get gear that makes you feel all special from HNM any more, maybe you can just camp ticketmaster and claim all the vanafest tickets instead huh.

[Habu]

Maybe you're right! Please teach me the proper way to FFXI

[FrankReynolds]

Maybe you're right! Please teach me the proper way to FFXI

I can't help you FFXI right, but this website can help you claim vanafest tickets next year.

http://www.ticketbots.net/index.asp

Make sure to write down the time that the window starts so you can get your ubercool vanafest only leet gearz before all the noobz.

[BurnNotice]

***Information about internet Gambling, possibly will bore you to oblivion! Read at your discretion! *****

Gambling is a game of chance involving games that have been played for centuries. Virtual gambling is an Internet form of casino gambling that uses fake money. This type of gambling is available in most social network communities and is game that does not pay the winners any real money, but is played for entertainment.

Many Internet gambling sites allow people to play casino games for money. This type of gambling is illegal in the United States. Companies outside the United States run most of these gambling sites. Using these sites from within the United States could result in criminal prosecution for illegal gambling. This form of gambling can be more addictive than casino gambling because gamblers can place bets from home computers.

So how does this relate to the NMB and GBG contest offered by SE? Well, NMB IS gambling with virtual money that cannot be exchange got real money. That's legal. However, because SE charges a service for the game for US/EU players AND offers a lottery (which is gambling) by having people purchase marbles with in-game currency WHICH LEADS TO purchasing "Mules" (purchased with real currency) to hold MORE MARBLES for an increase chase of winning. THIS IS ILLEGAL! And it violates Title 18 USCS �1084 that covers the transmission of wagering information, Title 15 U.S.C. �1171 (prohibiting interstate transportation of gambling paraphernalia); 18 U.S.C. ��1301-1303 and 19 U.S.C. �1305 (prohibiting importing, transporting, or mailing lottery tickets and related matter); 18 U.S.C. �1304 (prohibiting broadcasting of lottery information); 18 U.S.C. �1592 (prohibiting interstate travel in aid of racketeering); and, 18 U.S.C. �1953 (prohibiting interstate transportation of wagering paraphernalia).

hile the legislative history and application of each of these statutes have relevance to the issue at hand, our primary concern is �1084. Subsection (a) of �1084 states that:

"(w)hoever being engaged in the business of betting or wagering knowingly uses a wire communication facility for the transmission in interstate or foreign commerce of bets or wagers or information assisting in the pacing of bets or wagers on any sporting event or contest, or for the transmission of a wire communication which entitles the recipient to receive money or credit as a result of bets or wagers, or for information assisting in the pacing of bets or wagers, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.

In conclusion, SE was aware they've violated several statures in different countries unintentionally. However, because federal authorities have warned the company what kind of behavior was being created, they were cited with a possible "Cease & Deist" for the NMB in the US (I assume its the same deal in EU since laws are similar).

[Trisscar]

Not denying that. Guess I should of just paid 3k for an airplane ticket to Vanafest.

Yeah, this isn't Vanadiel economy we're talking about here, poser. Only the most extravagant or airlines have tickets anywhere near 3k.

[Habu]

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Delta Air Lines 5839 / 627

That's the cheapest flight for coach, and I'm not flying for 17hours in coach.

[Trisscar]

Puhlease, like you aren't used to paying to be 'better' than everyone else.

[Habu]

Puhlease, like you aren't used to paying to be 'better' than everyone else.

Which is why I wouldn't fly coach...?

[Reiterpallasch]

Only elitists and seat-swappers fly 1st class.