What did we get to improve the bill. We played good defense, but did we get any actual improvements other than those designed to make the bill more likely to pass the house? The full legislative session time period helps our legal argument that that the opt out language requires more than a governors decision, but it does not clarify or strengthen the opt out clause like we wanted.
Our victory is in the 41-21-1 bipartisan vote, giving us the momentum we need going forward.
I lurk the legislation forum everyday but don't participate because I am pretty ignorant when it comes to most of this stuff. Instead, I take in what all posters whom are very informed on these issues have to say and I end up having a good understanding of what's going on.
That being said, I feel pretty good about our chances. As congressmen have become more informed on the issue it seems they are less likely to oppose us because "GAMBUL IS BAD LOL". I think the most effective talking point overall has been "Americans are less safe playing in an unregulated environment. We are better off regulating the industry making it more safe for Americans, and at the same time make some money off it." I feel like this is something that politicians can get on board with, even though they might not know a whole lot about this issue. With that in mind, I feel we have a pretty good chance of getting this done, especially if at some point this turns into a poker-only bill. Then I feel we have a very good chance.
Guys sorry, I haven't watched the stream, tell me when is the next hearing or what should happen now, so the poker would be legislated and another poker boom would occur? thx
I need to know how Peter King voted. I lambasted him over UIGEA and he committed to me that he would work to rectify his mistake.
King voted Ay...It would be foolish to let this momentum die...We really need to push for it this year b4 the november elections...Who is from Minnesota here???Bachman is a fool and a lier...She claims to be a tea party supporter for individual liberties and here she is upholding a uigea that essentially does exactly that...What a blowhard....I couldn't b more disgusted...
