Useless predictions - Page 3

JuntMonkey · #21 10-01-2006, 10:10 AM

The thing I'm afraid of is - is a guy like Lee Jones really going to give up forever his United States visiting rights?

malo · #22 10-01-2006, 10:22 AM

Nate, thnx for you observations. Have no idea if you are right--at this point we are all making educated guesses---but your comment about Paradise stopped me in my tracks.

I live in a state (not Washington BTW) where online gambling is expressly illegal. Since I can't move right now, a close friend's address in another state is now on my account.

In fact, I may do this on all my accounts as a precaution.

JOHNY CA$H · #23 10-01-2006, 07:06 PM

I predict the Cubs will win the World Series next fall, after Elvis and Tupac return from hiding and join the team before the trade deadline.

Oh, and that maybe a shift in the balance of power online isn't that bad a thing...?

Freakin · #24 10-01-2006, 08:12 PM

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888.com will stop accepting US players and will do so relatively soon.

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Spot on. thread here

JPFisher55 · #25 10-01-2006, 08:48 PM

My useless predictions:

Lots of US litigation especially from US professional poker players. More specifically, a California federal district court judge will enjoin enforcement of this law before Thanksgiving, maybe Halloween. The Ninth "Circus" Circuit Court of Appeals, the most liberal court in the world, will affirm this injunction.

The WTO will issue rather severe sanctions for the US non-compliance with its rulings in this matter. US will react by agreeing to suspend enforcement and regulations until US litigation is resolved by US Supreme Court. In exchange WTO sanctions will be suspended until that time.

No major Internet Gambling Website will stop servicing US players only small ones like the ones that have so far.

Lots of more interesting and entertaining posts on whole subject through Christmas.

smellmuth · #26 10-01-2006, 08:49 PM

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My useless predictions:

Lots of US litigation especially from US professional poker players. More specifically, a California federal district court judge will enjoin enforcement of this law before Thanksgiving, maybe Halloween. The Ninth "Circus" Circuit Court of Appeals, the most liberal court in the world, will affirm this injunction.

The WTO will issue rather severe sanctions for the US non-compliance with its rulings in this matter. US will react by agreeing to suspend enforcement and regulations until US litigation is resolved by US Supreme Court. In exchange WTO sanctions will be suspended until that time.

No major Internet Gambling Website will stop servicing US players only small ones like the ones that have so far.

Lots of more interesting and entertaining posts on whole subject through Christmas.

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read the post above yours. 888.com is more than a minor player.

PrayingMantis · #27 10-01-2006, 08:52 PM

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No major Internet Gambling Website will stop servicing US players only small ones like the ones that have so far.

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lol at 888 being a small gambling website.

JPFisher55 · #28 10-01-2006, 08:52 PM

I don't believe this article from the London Times. Read the articles on Gambling911.com.

celiboy · #29 10-01-2006, 08:54 PM

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I don't believe this article from the London Times. Read the articles on Gambling911.com.

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Yes, an obscure gambling site for degenerates is much more reliable than the London Times.......

JPFisher55 · #30 10-01-2006, 09:06 PM

The London Times is part of the left wing media like the NY Times. I trust the smaller, obscure media sources, Fox News, Drudge Report etc. much more than a mainstream media source. Too many mainstream sources have been caught making up facts and stories.
Also, I'll believe that these poker websites are going to voluntarily abandon 50-75% of their business. Doing so ruins their market value, leaves their business future and profitability in doubt and may leave their top executives subject to litigation. I think that they will ignore or fight this law.