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Why must websites advertise .net websites rather than .com

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  1. moosewilson moosewilson is offline

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    Apr 26th, 2005 (4/26/2005 3:57am)

    I was wondering if anyone knows why all the poker websites are advertising with partypoker.net, ultimatebet.net, etc., and advertising as a free game, rather than their regular .com websites? This one has me puzzled. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
  2. Adam Adam is offline Emperor

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    Apr 26th, 2005 (4/26/2005 3:59am) in reply to moosewilson

    All the ".net" sites are free games only--you can't get to the real money games directly from those sites. My guess is the US government is now regulating TV ads for online gaming sites, and this is their way around it.
     
  3. moosewilson moosewilson is offline

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    Apr 26th, 2005 (4/26/2005 4:01am) in reply to Adam

    Have you downloaded the software from .net sites? Is it only free games, or can you play cash once you have downloaded the free software?
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  4. supermoves supermoves is offline invented poker

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    Apr 26th, 2005 (4/26/2005 9:38am) in reply to Adam

    Adam is right...it is illegal to advertise online gambling in the U.S. Therefore they offer .net "free" sites....and on the free sites they have about 600 million links to the .com sites where you can play for real money.
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