Skill Gaming Regions

[AuroraSahar]

I would like to know the REASON why some states are banned from skill gaming reasons.  Can someone tell me, please, who is responsible for this decision?  Is it LL, or is it my state government?  And if it is my state government, who would I contact?

[Rolig Loon]

It is definitely your state legislature.  Each state sets its own laws to define how to manage online gambling.  The states are diligent about going after companies that violate their laws, so Linden Lab is careful to stay within the legal requirements.  If you have a concern, work with your local legislators to see if they will consider changing the laws.  Please note that the algorithm determines which state's laws apply to you by looking at where you are logging in from (or, possibly, from where your ISP is, if you happen to use an ISP on the opposite side of a state line).  

Edited October 12, 2020 by Rolig Loon

[LittleMe Jewell]

16 minutes ago, AuroraSahar said:

And if it is my state government, who would I contact?

Go here and pick your state from the dropdown - it will give you all sorts of contact info.  https://www.usa.gov/states-and-territories

 

[AuroraSahar]

Thank you both.  I'll wait for it to become legal before I enter SL.

Edited October 12, 2020 by AuroraSahar

[animats]

You're not missing anything. "Skill gaming regions" are large areas full of slot machines. For people who are not gambling addicts, they are boring.

[Nick0678]

35 minutes ago, animats said:

You're not missing anything. "Skill gaming regions" are large areas full of slot machines.

That depends on the Region and what game type it hosts.