[NSRCA-discussion] PayPal payment problem (raffle tickets sales)

[Martin X. Moleski, SJ]

> On Jul 4, 2009, at 1:59 PM, "Lisa n Larry" <lld613 at psci.net> wrote:

> I tried to purchase tickets, but the screen states, "This recipient is
> currently unable to receive money."

Bummer.

We've sold 98 tickets using the same script ($1960.00).

Although the page is advertised on nsrca.us, it is served by:

<http://nsrca.org/PayPal/raffle.htm>

So far as I know, I haven't done anything to change
the system setup.  I don't run the PayPal account.

Ah.

PayPal Acceptable Use Policy

This Policy was last modified on June 3, 2009.

Prohibited ActivitiesYou may not use the PayPal service for activities that:

#3 (c) are associated with purchases of annuities or lottery contracts ...

#6 involve gambling, gaming and/or any other activity with an entry fee and a 
prize, including, but not limited to casino games, sports betting, horse or 
greyhound racing, lottery tickets, other ventures that facilitate gambling, 
games of skill (whether or not it is legally defined as a lottery) and 
sweepstakes unless the operator has obtained prior approval from PayPal and the 
operator and customers are located exclusively in jurisdictions where such 
activities are permitted by law.

<https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/gen/ua/use/index_frame-outside>

Drat.

					Marty