HR 2267 Markup (Passed 41-22-1) - Page 2 - Poker Legislation

Hopefully Stars and FTP will be deemed to have performed due diligence. This is a reasonable type of provision, but will cause delay in getting licensed successful operators.

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:17 AM

#28

YoureToast

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,582

Quote:

Originally Posted by glassman

goodbye UB

Party is unlikely based on this as well.

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:17 AM

#29

repulse

veteran

Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,070

"For us to license those who have been evading or simply breaking US laws makes no sense. There are a large number of capable interests in this industry to provide a lot of competition without allowing the bad actors in."

He also suggests that current operators are lacking in "due diligence" to some extent, regardless of their intentions, because of violating current laws. He worries that this would lead to a lack of "due diligence" on age verification, etc.

Last edited by repulse; 07-28-2010 at 10:19 AM. Reason: quote is of Sherman

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:18 AM

#30

repulse

veteran

Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,070

To me it sounded like he wants any offshore operator prohibited, though maybe he would deem the reputable poker rooms to have been diligent enough.

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:18 AM

#31

Schwallie

formerly TheProdigy

Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 10,234

I can't stand Mrs. Capito.

Cali will not be opting out it seems at all

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:19 AM

#32

jenisis

banned

Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 76

where can u read the transcript????

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:19 AM

#33

RonFezBuddy

old hand

Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,696

"under this bill, children can find themselves on the computer, and they can gamble 24 hours a day, 7 days a week."

How can this be happening if you spend so much time focusing on the family?

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:19 AM

#34

repulse

veteran

Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,070

Bachus supports this amendment, unsurprisingly.

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:20 AM

#35

YoureToast

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,582

I want to have a beer with Bachus.

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:20 AM

#36

novahunterpa

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,244

PS and FT will be able to apply for a license Whether they get it is a different story, either way we
shouldn't be worried about if they get a license or not. If this bills passes there will be plenty of sites to play at, IMO don't base your support for these bills based on whether PS/FT gets a license or not.

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:20 AM

#37

eersfan

journeyman

Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 391

I don't really disagree that sites that have been running now shouldn't be able to get a license. I wish they could, but I understand why they might not be allowed.

But, we need their support to hopefully get this bill passed. I doubt they would continue to support a bill if that amendment will pass.

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:20 AM

#38

repulse

veteran

Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,070

Bachus makes the leap from his recent knowledge of the UB scandal to saying "most of them [offshore operators] have cheated".

Bachus says he has an amendment that is even stronger and will close the door even tighter on illegal activity!

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:20 AM

#39

glassman

journeyman

Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 281

Simple fix. Age verification prior to opening an acct. instead of verifying age only during withdrawal.

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:21 AM

#40

MrAce777

adept

Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 833

So, if operating offshore is "violating US law", why not let sites allow them to operate within the US to provide for the US customers?

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:21 AM

#41

ivey10k

grinder

Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 472

what is the amendment? to rule out offshore entities like party???

Michael of NJ

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:22 AM

#42

BetzPH

grinder

Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 436

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonFezBuddy

"under this bill, children can find themselves on the computer, and they can gamble 24 hours a day, 7 days a week."

How can this be happening if you spend so much time focusing on the family?

yea, "children" over the age of 18. the same "children" that can..oh idk.. go to war and die

such lifetiltaments

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:22 AM

#43

mag8500

journeyman

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 291

Goodbye Stars & FTP. Hello Harrahs, Mirage and Wynn along with them letting Party come back since they paid huge fines. Maybe FTP & Stars can pay the fines as well and get a license eventually.

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:22 AM

#44

repulse

veteran

Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,070

Amendment proposed by King and Meeks (sp?)

King acknowledges that there are concerns from NFL et al about sports betting. He proposes a 1-line amendment that would prohibit sports betting (except parimutuel as permitted by law).

The bill as written already prohibits sports betting, so this amendment is just to make it more clear and explicit.

Last edited by repulse; 07-28-2010 at 10:23 AM. Reason: added last line

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:22 AM

#45

YoureToast

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,582

Love sports betting and it should be legal, but I'm willing to accept this amendment for the good of poker. Second?

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:23 AM

#46

TruFloridaGator

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 22,791

the audio is all messed up in VLC for me

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:23 AM

#47

Rich Muny

Former PPA President

Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 28,010

Quote:

Originally Posted by repulse

That should be interesting. Hope it goes down in flames.

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:24 AM

#48

ivey10k

grinder

Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 472

TE

Where can we view these ammendments???

Michael of NJ

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:24 AM

#49

mag8500

journeyman

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 291

Barney is actually pretty funny.

Quote

07-28-2010 , 10:24 AM

#50

Rich Muny

Former PPA President

Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 28,010

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonFezBuddy

"under this bill, children can find themselves on the computer, and they can gamble 24 hours a day, 7 days a week."

How can this be happening if you spend so much time focusing on the family?

Here's the article: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/...tes-pat-fowler

Quote

Page 2 of 55

First

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 22 52

Last

Post Reply Subscribe

...

Page 2 of 55

First

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 22 52

Last