WoO, WoV blocked on MGM Borgata wifi
Sad!
for both sites. They're so dangerous
to the casino industry, they've been
banned from half the Strip casinos
wifi. You can't buy advertising like this.
One: Is this blocking merely from the "lobby area" network access where they do not want loiterers sucking up the bandwidth and lounging in the chairs?
Two: Is the blocking part of a software package such as a library or school might use to block certain sites based solely on terminology rather than on content.
Either way, I'm not too surprised that MGM would do this.
It's gambling related terms.Quote: EvenBobThat's great news, what a selling point
for both sites. They're so dangerous
to the casino industry, they've been
banned from half the Strip casinos
wifi. You can't buy advertising like this.
Quote: sodawaterI would like to report that since MGM took over operations at Borgata, both WizardofOdds and WizardofVegas are blocked on their guest wifi network.
Sad!
could u access other gambling related websites from the same network?
Quote: Zugacould u access other gambling related websites from the same network?
Yeah, played on PokerStars no problem. Didn't try anything else.
Quote: FleaStiffTwo cautionary points to be considered:
One: Is this blocking merely from the "lobby area" network access where they do not want loiterers sucking up the bandwidth and lounging in the chairs?
Two: Is the blocking part of a software package such as a library or school might use to block certain sites based solely on terminology rather than on content.
Either way, I'm not too surprised that MGM would do this.
No to both. It's in the room wifi (only place I tried it.)
It's not third-party software.
Quote: supergrassMaybe people are looking up strategy charts for blackjack or video poker while inside the casino, and while sitting at table/machine. So the casino has taken steps to prevent criminal activity. (assume it is in fact illegal to view them on a mobile.)
Possibly, but blocking this for that reason is more likely going to piss patrons off than save them money from doing this.
Gamblers tend to internalized the world. Mental health demands a good balance of what's inside and out. We have to learn not to take seriously what goes on all around us. There's squat we can do about it, and it doesn't happen because of us.Quote: tringlomanePossibly, but blocking this for that reason is more likely going to piss patrons off than save them money from doing this.
Perhaps, it's like the libraries and schools. Some things are just blocked because kids might be using it. Who knows. I know that I couldn't care less because this gambling stuff has no life impact on anything inside or out.
Quote: IbeatyouracesI've never needed WiFi for my phone. And I certainly don't trust casinos to plug my phone into these:
Wouldn't be allright to use if the phone is off so its in charge mode only
