Do you agree with Alan Shuback?

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by Rare Bog

In a related story, Full Tilt Poker and Pokerstars are attempting to increase the number of live bodies in their seats.

I know you were just being cute, but both of those sites are in BIG trouble.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

I know you were just being cute, but both of those sites are in BIG trouble.

Why is that ?? Link?

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by jms62

Why is that ?? Link?

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN...4?feedType=RSS

I'm not sure how likely it is to pass, but those sites would be dead.

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN...4?feedType=RSS

I'm not sure how likely it is to pass, but those sites would be dead.

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.

[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.

[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.

[hockey2315]

I agree with you 100%. . . The word "cute" probably sounded like more of a slight than it was meant to. Us young'ns have to stick together.