Ainsi, toutes les activités de type gambling, wagering et casinos (Baccarat, Blackjack, Craps, Faro, Keno, Pachinko, Pai Gow, Poker, Roulette, Sic Bo, Slot machines ...).

Linden Lab explique cette décision par le fait qu'ils ne se considèrent pas comme un organisateur de jeux d'argent, et que beaucoup de résidents se connectent sur SecondLife depuis des pays où la législation sur les jeux d'argent en ligne est très stricte (la France par exemple, où le groupe Partouche et la Française des Jeux détiennent le monopole des jeux d'argent).

Ce coup dur risque de mettre à mal l'économie sur Second Life qui repose sur des piliers tels que les casinos et le commerce du sexe.

Voici l'article annonçant cette décision sur le blog officiel Second Life:

Several months ago we discussed the issue of gambling in Second Life (R) in a blog post, and at that time we let you know that we would no longer accept any classified ads, place listings, or event listings that appear to relate to simulated casino activity.

While Linden Lab does not offer an online gambling service, Linden Lab and Second Life Residents must comply with state and federal laws applicable to regulated online gambling, even when both operators and players of the games reside outside of the US. And, because there are a variety of conflicting gambling regulations around the world we have chosen to restrict gambling in Second Life as described in a revised policy which is posted in the Knowledge Base under “Policy Regarding Wagering in Second Life”.

As you review this new policy, please remember that Resident compliance with real world laws has always been an integral part of our Terms of Service. We appreciate your cooperation with this policy, and your understanding that we believe this action is in the best interest of providing a successful Second Life service. Because this is an evolving area of law, we may continue to adjust and clarify this policy as we receive feedback from the community and from legal authorities, or as new regulations, industry practices and technology solutions come into effect.