industry giants say, "Not so fast"

[badger2006]

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Any thought as to why Harrah's and MGM did absolutley nothing to stop this legislation?

Could they have wanted it, so they can come in and start their own US based sites. Once, they mobilize their huge Lobby's, is it possible they can get Online Poker regulated?

Serioulsy, Harry Reid could have put a hold on this bill but chose not to. Whose to say that after they initially outlaw online poker, the US based companies fund studies. Those studies say the Gov't could make an assload if it was properly regulated, obviously this would be a given. Then Harrah's, MGM etc. get it regulated. Finally, with their deep pockets they can go ahead an eventually buy up Party or Poker Stars. Then we are basically where we are today, sans prohibition ............. anyway just an out of the box thought. [/quote




It is certainly possible. Because of the $$$$ at stake there will be many brilliant business and legal minds trying to navigate this landmine.