Texas ADW

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by Left Bank

Some links on the case:http://blogs.courier-journal.com/hor...ng-commission/

http://www.paulickreport.com/news/ra...ing-landscape/

The only other way you can get around it, is to open an account but use an address from another state, such as a Louisiana address. It will work. I really don't see how you would get caught doing that. Do you have any friends in a wagering state that would allow you to use their address? If so, go that route. Other than that, I don't know what else you could do.

I wonder if they can tell where you are by your ISP. I know some sites can tell where people are when they sign up.

[Left Bank]

Originally Posted by Arletta

I wonder if they can tell where you are by your ISP. I know some sites can tell where people are when they sign up.

I know TVG does, but I don't think Twinspires verifies it, and I honestly think they don't care, as long as they get the money. I don't even think there is a way for the state to see if anyone is doing it. I think it is all on the honor system IMO. But I think if I was going to do it, I would sign up by phone with an out of state area code

[wild barry]

I thought years ago when I signed up for Twinspires and Expressbet I had to provide a copy of a valid drivers license and a copy of my social security card.

[letswastemoney]

Originally Posted by Left Bank

I know TVG does, but I don't think Twinspires verifies it, and I honestly think they don't care, as long as they get the money. I don't even think there is a way for the state to see if anyone is doing it. I think it is all on the honor system IMO. But I think if I was going to do it, I would sign up by phone with an out of state area code

If you're in another state with TVG where ADW is illegal, you can just choose the state you're from in the options menu and no one will care. Of course, you need the right address still.

[Bigdaddychance]

Thanks for all the replies and PMs. I have some things to consider. It really is a pain in the a**. I had really enjoyed the ease of playing and watching the races from home. Now my wife on the other hand did not seem too torn up about it LOL. Thanks again. This is such a great forum I don't post much but there is a wealth of knowledge on this forum.

Best of Luck to all.

[deltagulf]

well when i signed up years ago twinspires and xpressbet asked for address verification. a bill or something that shows your home address.

[DevonshireHanover]

You could try DerbyWars. They take Texas residents because it is concerted Fantasy sports.

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by DevonshireHanover

You could try DerbyWars. They take Texas residents because it is concerted Fantasy sports.

Agree.. That is where I have been going as my "substitute". Not quite the same as placing a bet, but it's better than nothing at all or driving to the track I suppose.

[bigrun]

Originally Posted by Arletta

I wonder if they can tell where you are by your ISP. I know some sites can tell where people are when they sign up.

Don't think they bother...back a few years after Youbet started up had a friend that lived near Philly and those people could not sign up..so he used his business address in NJ..Have couple buds in Tex and one drives to Retama and one had Brisbet account...