poker/gaming lobbyists?

[phydaux]

Are there people/firms who, when states begin to loosen up gambling restrictions, assist entrepreneurs in opening card room & gaming parlors?

Massachusetts is considering opening up gambling restriction - possibly casinos, possibly just slots. Depending on how things shake out and perhaps to help things shake out my way) I am considering contacting such a firm.

Does anyone know of any full-time gaming lobists on the east cost?

[MiltonFriedman]

Frank Catania, Catania & Associates, New Jersey. (I do not have his telephone handy, but hey you are an entrepeneur.)

[Ace0fSpades]

I also live in Massachusetts and I would love to see a casino go up too, since Foxwoods can be a bit of a hassel to get to.

[phydaux]

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I also live in Massachusetts and I would love to see a casino go up

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Actually, I don't want casinos to get approved in Mass. Rather, I'd like to see either card rooms or small slot arcades get approved.

You see, I don't want to play in a card room. I want to own one.

[LotteryOrPoker]

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Frank Catania, Catania & Associates, New Jersey. (I do not have his telephone handy, but hey you are an entrepeneur.)

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Why would you pay him a dime? Because he used to be involved in gambling on a state level in New Jersey? Because he sat on the board of an advisory company to OnGame that did absolutely nothing? Because he gave boring testimony in front of Congress a few times that was worthless? If you want to setup a site find out what your state laws are (talk to an attorney in your area), incorporate with the sec. of state's office, set up a website, develop software, blah blah blah.

[MiltonFriedman]

I wasn't planning on paying him anything. The OP asked for a name, I gave him one.

(I have never paid or taken money from Frank, have never retained him, and have zero relationship with his company.)

[phydaux]

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If you want to setup a site find out what your state laws are (talk to an attorney in your area), incorporate with the sec. of state's office, set up a website, develop software, blah blah blah.

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I'm working on all those things.

My thoughts are that if I can find someone who has already helped open card rooms and slot arcades in, say, Dogpatch Iowa, then his advice would be worth while when dealing with state reps & city counselors in my home state.

Just like, once I've got my gaming lisence, building permits & occupency permits, I'm going to want a consultant to advise on how to run a card room in the most profitable manner.

See, that's the good thing about being the age I am. Life has taught me that I do not, in fact, already know everything.