While certain states within the USA and other countries do have some restrictive regulations in play regarding the transfer of money to participants there are alternatives to that that could be being used here. An example would be if the player is restricted from accepting money the value of balls could be given. The reason that this is possible is there is no resell on balls. Virtual Equipment couldn't be used because then it just turns into a money laundering issue but international law and federal law of the usa both stand behind Non- transferable rights. ( In other words something you can't sell or that has no declared value) Balls on this game site have no second hand value because they cannot be transferred or sold.
Now with that said Alternative number 2:
A business can never have enough "Goodwill" or free advertisement. Allow the players that cannot receive money due to restrictions to allocate those funds to bona fide 5013C charities or churches. Not only would most players be thrilled that they are getting to play for a charity but with WGT being a USA company a whole program called " Keeping it Here at Home " could be born which would amount to mass amounts of free press about a Company here in the USA that holds virtual golf events and the players play for charities.
Now clearly we saw that WGT is willing to step forward with charities as displayed in the Pebble Beach / National Kidney Foundation but let's give some small charities who don't have the mass advertisement budget the NKF does to step up and be heard from.
I know a small church in Thomasville, North Carolina who wants to begin a Soup Kitchen for the hungry so that those who could not find shelter in one of the overflowing shelters that night can still have warm liquids during the night to help fight to keep them alive and yes they are a 5013C Charity documented by the IRS.
We've got Veterans who fought for this country who are sleeping in the streets and we need more VA Shelters that are designed to help the Vets get back on their feet and get them solid. With some of the things those guys saw they have turned to drugs and alcohol to try to forget and a warm bed just isn't all they need.
What I am saying here is together we can make a difference and WGT can increase their "Goodwill" and standing in multitudes of communities by allowing the players to pick a charity they would like to play for when they cannot receive the prize. No longer would WGT be concerned with eliminating players.
It's WIN - WIN Business for the player and WGT so what do you say WGT? How about we not only have some fun playing on this wonderful site but let's save some lives together and rebuild some others!!
~Bootsie~