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Originally Posted by Riverman
Oski,
Agree. Just not as sure as you are that regulation is certain.
Okay. I admit, my opinion on regulation is heavily influenced by what I want. Of course, it stands to reason that the gov't would have to be foolish to dismantle a proven commodity that would result in a lot of money for them and American businesses (if you accept my argument that should there be regulation, LV/AC casino companies will quickly fill the void).
Of course, it also stands to reason that a ****ed up government will continue to be ****ed up and not see the big picture.
One thing that also makes me believe regulation is coming is that Dick**** paid 200 million to settle his claim. The only way I think that happens is if he got some information or assurances that online poker will be legalized in the US at some (no so distant) future point.
Anyhow, I just wanted to post some hopeful words for our online poker pro bretheren. I sincerely hope this is just a temporary bump and that they can get up and running in the near future. To take a stance that "oh, well you deal in an illegal activity and you get what you deserve, etc." reflects a pollyanna attitude towards this venture that I do not embrace.
This is not like drugs (even though I believe they should be legalized) where you can't buy them online (legally) or at a B&M (setting aside medical P.O.T. laws, etc.). This is where the activity is clearly allowed in a number of venues and is not considered illegal for any other reason other than a group of people don't seem to like the fact someone else put their hand in the cookie jar first.
Last edited by Oski; 04-17-2011 at 09:03 PM.