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09/04/2002: "Gaming Banned in Greece"
From GameSpot:
"The Greek parliament has voted in a new law that effectively bans all forms of gaming, including console, PC, handheld, and cell phone games, in both public and private areas. The law was originally meant to punish gambling establishments, but the law's broad language actually encompasses all forms of electronic gaming. Those caught breaking the law can face up to three months of jail time and a 5,000 euro fine, while repeat offenders can face up to a year in prison and a 50,000 to 75,000 euro fine. Currently, two Internet café owners are scheduled to stand trial on September 10 in a Thessaloníki court for allowing computer games in their establishments. We'll have more as it becomes available."
I don't GET this. HOW does a law go from banning gambling to video games? And if it's just the broad language that makes this true, WHY are people enforcing it? WHY not reword it? I don't GET this. And I'm just glad I don't live in Greece, I would die without my video games.