Re: Useless predictions
LOL at Bodog. ;]
I think you hit on another point though. I believe our fate is wrapped up for the most part in how the poker sites react.
If they decide to thumb their nose at the USA and continue to accept US players, they'll develop new ways to deposit that are just as simple as current methods (if neteller/firepay etc. are blocked). Business will carry on as usual with a speed bump here and there.
If on the other hand, the poker sites decide to comply, then we're screwed.
I don't think the USA can really choke the flow of money to online gambing sites effectively, simply because for every e-wallet they block, 2 will rise in its place. It's already happened in the past with Paypal and credit cards being blocked, hence the rise of Neteller, Firepay and Moneybookers (and more!). It's not that the banks won't try to enforce this... I just don't think they'll be able to do it effectively.
I also don't see the US actively trying to prosecute online gambling CEO's, as long as those CEO's don't step foot on US soil.
Just my thoughts and attempt at logic. Could be wrong...
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