Do you agree with Alan Shuback?

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

no they wouldn't. i'll continue to play offshore where reporting for tax purposes is up to the player. as would any sensible player.

they'll do just fine under this bill.

As I understand it, FT, PS etc. will be completely shut out to the U.S. market. After the dark period is over, only sites connected to casinos will be allowed to open up new sites.

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

As I understand it, FT, PS etc. will be completely shut out to the U.S. market. After the dark period is over, only sites connected to casinos will be allowed to open up new sites.

how would that be accomplished? after the 2006 "ban" on internet gambling one publically held company (party poker) restricted access to u.s. residents.

everyone who didn't already have one opened new accounts at full tilt, ultimate bet, poker stars, or one of a few hundred lesser known privately held sites.

i have a hard time imaginging all the sites that already accept u.s. customers in violation of current u.s. law suddenly giving up a large part of their customer base because of a new law.

[Bigsmc]

I don't agree with Alan Shuback, I agree with Alan Speegish.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

I don't agree with Alan Shuback, I agree with Alan Speegish.

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

how would that be accomplished? after the 2006 "ban" on internet gambling one publically held company (party poker) restricted access to u.s. residents.

everyone who didn't already have one opened new accounts at full tilt, ultimate bet, poker stars, or one of a few hundred lesser known privately held sites.

i have a hard time imaginging all the sites that already accept u.s. customers in violation of current u.s. law suddenly giving up a large part of their customer base because of a new law.

They limit U.S. players' abilities to get money in an out of their accounts. Duh. Some of that has already happened.

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

They limit U.S. players' abilities to get money in an out of their accounts. Duh. Some of that has already happened.

it really hasn't been much of a problem at full tilt. I made a withdrawal in september and they did a direct deposit to my checking account. the time before that they sent a check. i've had no problems funding the account when needed.

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

it really hasn't been much of a problem at full tilt. I made a withdrawal in september and they did a direct deposit to my checking account. the time before that they sent a check. i've had no problems funding the account when needed.

I've done bank transfers and wires, but more and more banks have begun to limit transactions. . . The general consensus within the poker community is that this legislation is a definite concern for the short term.

[hockey2315]

Nevermind. . . I think the bill got killed.