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Looks like everyone wants their slice of the pie
US politicians could soon be rubbing shoulders with orcs and night elves in World of Warcraft.
The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) of the US Congress has announced it is investigating the amount of commerce taking place in virtual game worlds.
The investigation is unlikely to mean that in-game trading will start to be taxed.
Many popular virtual worlds such as Eve Online and Second Life revolve around trade of one sort or another.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6065534.stm
US politicians could soon be rubbing shoulders with orcs and night elves in World of Warcraft.
The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) of the US Congress has announced it is investigating the amount of commerce taking place in virtual game worlds.
The investigation is unlikely to mean that in-game trading will start to be taxed.
Many popular virtual worlds such as Eve Online and Second Life revolve around trade of one sort or another.
READ MORE:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6065534.stm