Hopefully this one passes as well

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

I can only go from prior experience but pre-2006 I could be anywhere I wanted, in any country despite being from an anti-gambling state, should a US law be passed would it trump the state laws? Would it allow me to open up with offshore books that are not pari mutual?

The article is obviously very brief with any details at this point.

From the article...

The concept of Frank’s bill, called the Internet Gambling Regulation Consumer Protection & Enforcement Act, is to regulate, not ban, online wagering, and derive revenue from it. The bill would give the Treasury Department power to regulate and license Internet betting providers.

They will have to bring briefcases full of cash to Barney's favorite meeting place in order to get a license.

[tiggerv]

Harrah's has been planning for this and started an online division awhile ago. I assume other big players like MGM/Mirage and Foxwoods are already working on something too. I don't think this would open up offshores again but instead we would get a number of new US based sites.

[tector]

Frank has been trending libertarian on social issues (not surprising, given his status)--he recently came out in favor of legalizing pot as well, and I believe he introduced a bill to that end as well.

However, I suspect the chronic Jesusheads in the GOP will find enough paternalistic do-gooder liberals to form a coalition to block this.

I love the bizarre alliances we get on some of these issues--like the anti-pornsters are mostly Bible thumpers, but you get some militant manhating feminazis along for the ride, too.

What a country, as Yakov Smirnoff used to say (maybe he still does).

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by tector

Frank has been trending libertarian on social issues (not surprising, given his status)--he recently came out in favor of legalizing pot as well, and I believe he introduced a bill to that end as well.

However, I suspect the chronic Jesusheads in the GOP will find enough paternalistic do-gooder liberals to form a coalition to block this.

I love the bizarre alliances we get on some of these issues--like the anti-pornsters are mostly Bible thumpers, but you get some militant manhating feminazis along for the ride, too.

What a country, as Yakov Smirnoff used to say (maybe he still does).

there is no real way anything can be blocked right now, the only way is really if back room dealings kept it from getting out of committee.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by tector

like the anti-pornsters are mostly Bible thumpers, but you get some militant manhating feminazis along for the ride, too.

Like that enraged German sounding chick that screams stuff at me everytime I would restart my computer?

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Like that enraged German sounding chick that screams stuff at me everytime I would restart my computer?

Sigh. Is she back again?

You never learn.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

I think I have her in quarantine right now.

One of these nights if I get real drunk I might let her out.

[Indian Charlie]

My avatar is dorkier than yours.

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I think I have her in quarantine right now.

One of these nights if I get real drunk I might let her out.

[hockey2315]

The poker economy is in dire need of an influx of dead $. . .

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by tector

Frank has been trending libertarian on social issues (not surprising, given his status)--he recently came out in favor of legalizing pot as well, and I believe he introduced a bill to that end as well.

However, I suspect the chronic Jesusheads in the GOP will find enough paternalistic do-gooder liberals to form a coalition to block this.

I love the bizarre alliances we get on some of these issues--like the anti-pornsters are mostly Bible thumpers, but you get some militant manhating feminazis along for the ride, too.

What a country, as Yakov Smirnoff used to say (maybe he still does).

When slots were on the ballot for Tampa, you had the Baptists in bed with the Seminoles, and PETA fellating both of 'em.... Strange bedfellows indeed.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

From the article...



They will have to bring briefcases full of cash to Barney's favorite meeting place in order to get a license.

A roman bath house!??!


Who would have thought Barney Frank would be good for something!!??!!