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02-09-2016 , 06:04 PM

#701

BlueSamurai

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In a sense,yes they are.
Just as many other things in life are.
But we don't consider this as traditional "gambling".

I don't know too much about DFS,but based on my current knowledge of the game i'd definitely define it as gambling.
I don't say that it is 0% skill-100% luck.That would be silly.
I just say that it perfectly fits MY category of traditional gamble.

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02-09-2016 , 06:43 PM

#702

Bobo Fett

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Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 57,278

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Originally Posted by BlueSamurai

I guess we have no way to verify if it is real or not.

Actually, we do - by reading it. While there are elements of it that could be true, taken as a whole, the story is far too ridiculous.

But the biggest clue of all should be the breadcrumbs at the top of the linked page:

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BCPoker >> Blog >> Fake Poker News >> Couple Bankrupt From DFS Comforted They Weren’t Gambling

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Originally Posted by BlueSamurai

And if you think there aren't any actual stories like this,you might be surprised...

With similarities to it, sure. Just like it, no.

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02-09-2016 , 10:18 PM

#703

BlueSamurai

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Ok Bobo I admit it,you got me.
I didn't notice the "Fake Poker News" part.
It isn't poker news,but whatever...

Tbh I know there are many trash and lies posted on the internet,but writing fake news,and advertising it as it is,is completely new to me and seem really dumb.

At least U partially agreed with me on the last part

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02-09-2016 , 10:24 PM

#704

Bobo Fett

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02-23-2016 , 02:37 PM

#705

WonTr1ckPony

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02-27-2016 , 04:13 AM

#706

ESKiMO-SiCKNE5S

What SN is this?

Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 29,325

Just watched it.

Some interesting stuff. Lot of ******ation and sensationalism as well.

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03-08-2016 , 06:27 PM

#707

Videopro

Making TV

Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 19,391

Future of DFS in Nevada still cloudy

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LAS VEGAS -- Some of the most powerful decision-makers in the gambling world -- the governor of Nevada, executives from the state's largest sportsbooks, officials from gaming control and the CEOs of the two leading daily fantasy sports operators -- were in the same room for over four hours Monday at Las Vegas City Hall.

While no definitive agreements came out of the gather, one thing was clear: The outdated gambling laws in the United States don't make a lot of sense at this point....

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03-08-2016 , 06:49 PM

#708

Gramps

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That last sentence pretty much nails it (in a number of contexts).

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03-16-2016 , 07:03 PM

#709

Well Read Ted

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Here is a quote by Virginia state senator (Ryan McDougle) that pretty much says it all:

"...playing fantasy sports is a skill-based hobby people should be allowed to enjoy,"

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/virginia...antasy-sports/

Now all we need is more Senators that say poker is a skill-based hobby people should be allowed to enjoy.

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03-16-2016 , 07:35 PM

#710

Well Read Ted

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Originally Posted by Well Read Ted

If you scroll down about half way in the link given above you will see a video link to sidewalk protesters with signs. One of the signs says "Schneiderman should focus on real problems".

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03-16-2016 , 07:48 PM

#711

Wilbury Twist

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Originally Posted by Well Read Ted

Now all we need is more Senators that say poker is a skill-based hobby people should be allowed to enjoy.

Seriously. Every reason they had to pass that legislation would also apply to poker.

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03-16-2016 , 08:18 PM

#712

AZMountainHiker

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Another reason to vote Trump:
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2015...orts-gambling/

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04-06-2016 , 01:38 PM

#713

pocket_zeros

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Add Tennessee to the list:
http://www.tennessean.com/story/news...ssee/82697440/

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06-09-2016 , 07:49 PM

#714

Videopro

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Nevada Gaming Board votes for return of daily fantasy sports betting

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06-13-2016 , 03:28 PM

#715

ASAP17

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Woah. "@zerohedge: FANDUEL, DRAFTKINGS SAID TO BE IN TALKS ABOUT MERGER”

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06-13-2016 , 05:17 PM

#716

pocket_zeros

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FanDuel, DraftKings in Merger Talks Amid Legal Fights

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09-17-2016 , 02:29 AM

#717

Hellmuth was right

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Daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings paid out millions of dollars this past weekend to cover shortfalls from unfilled NFL contests that offered large guaranteed prize pools, sources told ESPN.

While competitors FanDuel and Yahoo also fell short of having enough players to cover some guaranteed prize pool payouts, DraftKings saw the largest gap, industry sources and high-volume players said. The Boston-based firm had an estimated total of $2 million to $4 million in "overlay" -- the amount of the guaranteed prize pool not covered by entry fees -- making it one of the largest weekly-game shortfalls for a daily fantasy operator, the sources said.