Comment 1:
The idea that every ACH, check and wire transfer should be scrutinized to see if it is an illegal gaming transaction is ludicrous. In this country, the ACH system has become necessary for day to day business. Analyzing each of these transactions may delay processing, thus defeating the entire purpose of the entire system

Comment 2:
Significant investigation and legal analysis would be needed to create such a list. The amount of man hours and associated costs in establishing and maintaining such a list that perhaps is under-inclusive and could potentially damage a company that engages in businesses other than gambling is mind-boggling. In the request for comment "Internet gambling businesses can change their corporate names with relative ease," seems to answer the question of feasibility of such a list.

Comment 3:
The proposal states, It is estimated that the total annual cost to regulated entities to maintain the policies and procedures will be approximately $4 million. This might be the cost to sustain the policies, but what will be the associated cost for each of these entities to craft its own polices and have them approved by government ten of millions! This cost will be most likely passed directly along to the general public. This would ultimately become a burden to all consumers, not just the gamblers. There may be a new monthly fee on our bank statements UIGEA enforcement - $3.

The Agencies request comment on additional ways to reduce regulatory burden associated with this proposed rule.

Comment 4:
You should insert your own comments here. Ours range from, "eliminate the UIGEA and ALL of the associated costs so that I can do what I want, with my money, in the freedom of my own home", to "repeal the UIGEA and find a way to regulate and tax the Internet Gambling Industry" ...take your pick or use this space to vent your frustration.

REMEMBER:
The government has given a deadline for public comment to this bill of December 12, 2007!