On-line Gaming under attack

#1 07-10-2006, 04:43 PM

Oh boy--I dont know what to make of this. Here is the link to the story.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060710/...ernet_gambling

Thunder Gulch · #2 07-10-2006, 05:53 PM

They've been trying to do something like this for years. We apparently don't have enough problems with terrorism, the environment, schools, drugs, violence, and immigration, so they decide go after the folks who throw a few bucks on the NFL.

At the end of the day I'd bet they end up figuring out how to tax online gambling, then it will be ok.

The funny thing is that the opposition is being driven and funded by the folks in Nevada

2 Dollar Bill · #3 07-11-2006, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunder Gulch

They've been trying to do something like this for years. We apparently don't have enough problems with terrorism, the environment, schools, drugs, violence, and immigration, so they decide go after the folks who throw a few bucks on the NFL.

At the end of the day I'd bet they end up figuring out how to tax online gambling, then it will be ok.

The funny thing is that the opposition is being driven and funded by the folks in Nevada

Did you really say.... ""I'd bet"".... talking about onling gambling ??
L O L

SCUDSBROTHER · #4 07-10-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by eurobounce

Oh boy--I dont know what to make of this. Here is the link to the story.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060710/...ernet_gambling

"The House" votes Tuesday.The important thing is whether the Senate will approve it.The House of Reps passes a lot of stuff that the Senate refuses to pass.Just think how much gasoline and jet fuel will have to be wasted by people having to fly to Vegas just to bet Sports.

timmgirvan · #5 07-10-2006, 06:56 PM

Online horse betting is the exception that's in this bill! Actually, horseplayers want this because it will exempt the Industry.

Rupert Pupkin · #6 07-10-2006, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by timmgirvan

Online horse betting is the exception that's in this bill! Actually, horseplayers want this because it will exempt the Industry.

It's not good for horse players who bet off-shore. This bill would try to prevent people from betting off-shore. It would be good for the horseracing industry because it would force people to bet at TVG, Youbet, etc.

Unbridled · #7 07-11-2006, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin

It's not good for horse players who bet off-shore. This bill would try to prevent people from betting off-shore. It would be good for the horseracing industry because it would force people to bet at TVG, Youbet, etc.

This happening would be a good thing b/c the race tracks and industry receive no compensation from off shore betting companies, which really hurts the industry b/c millions of dollars that should be going back into the game are lost and going into the hands of those that own the off shore betting companies. its a wayward cycle.

JJP · #8 07-11-2006, 09:27 AM

Its not a good thing. Bettors should have the option of playing into a full takeout or offshore with rebates. I think for many of us, its the easiest decision in the world to make. Is it hurting tracks? Maybe, but we as bettors don't make the rules re: takeout. Like it or not, hobby or profession, its still a business.

And there are ways to get around the "provisions". Sure you can't use a credit card or Paypal, but Western Union is an option.

SCUDSBROTHER · #9 07-11-2006, 02:25 PM

passed 317 to 93.On to the Senate.Now why exactly won't this pass the Senate?LOL..Busybodies

randallscott35 · #10 07-11-2006, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

passed 317 to 93.On to the Senate.Now why exactly won't this pass the Senate?LOL..Busybodies

Doesn't have the votes. Will get buried. Doesn't our government have better things to do than worry about some people playing poker or betting on a football game. So strange.

SCUDSBROTHER · #11 07-11-2006, 02:40 PM

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Doesn't have the votes. Will get buried. Doesn't our government have better things to do than worry about some people playing poker or betting on a football game. So strange.

They keep saying they are doing it for the kids,and "the Family." Gunna pass the Senate(unless some head of a committee is a Libertarian.)

SCUDSBROTHER · #12 07-11-2006, 02:48 PM

Randall,people who like to bet sports don't seem to have much representation.All this juice these books been getting better start showing up in these Senators re-election contributions in a damn big way.If they been waiting until there are only 100 deciders,then it's time to go now.

randallscott35 · #13 07-11-2006, 08:14 PM

You're right Scuds, the real question is enforcement. If people look the other way nothing will stop. Its the same situation as downloading music. Its all about the enforcement. If they simply make it more difficult to fund, it won't make a dent b/c people will find other ways around it...But we'll have to see.

SCUDSBROTHER · #14 07-11-2006, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35

You're right Scuds, the real question is enforcement. If people look the other way nothing will stop. Its the same situation as downloading music. Its all about the enforcement. If they simply make it more difficult to fund, it won't make a dent b/c people will find other ways around it...But we'll have to see.

I'll tell you this.If they can't find a way to make these illegals leave("that is not realistic,and that just can't be done")then they damn sure better not spend the resources trying to harass a guy from getting down on some harmless damn sports bet. These fkrs are over the top with this morality sht.One guy blows his head off cuz he has a bad gamblin' jonz,and they gotta assume everybody is acute?They aren'tJust like not everybody eats 10 of those damn Hostess pies at 7-11.Some pigs do.They gunna outlaw Hostess Pies so some Pig can't overeat them? No,that would be stupid.Wouldn't it?