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Forum: Poker Legislation 11-27-2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 439
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: Congressmen Press for Solution to WTO Internet Gambling Dispute

Mr. Sandman,

You want the Frank bill and that's fine. I know the people who are backing you and I get it. There are a lot of good arguments you can make for the Frank bill. But why does your...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-26-2007, 09:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 707
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: Antigua can look after its own interests, which may not be sports\'

Being a tax haven does not mean they are on a watch list.

They used to be on a watch list, they worked very hard to get off of it and did. Today it's tougher to open a bank acount in Antigua than...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-26-2007, 08:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 707
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: Antigua can look after its own interests, which may not be sports\'

Well....sure Antigua could throw poker under the bus in a settlement, but that's not their plan. I can see a map for sports over poker.

Antiguan banks are NOT on any watch list.
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-21-2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 300
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: WTO\'s impotence???? Serious question

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Could you elaborate a little: wouldn't sanctions have effects on the US? What has the WTO done that has caused this roadblock?

I have tried searching online, but the info is so iffey....
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-21-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 300
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: WTO\'s impotence???? Serious question

American arrogance, particularly from this administration, but both parties are to blame.
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-19-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 608
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: Article-Lawmakers press USTR for new tack in gambling case

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They could comply by exempting Antiguan companies from three laws and be done with it. It would be less than 100 words, maybe less than 50. Let them do it. Let them "Port...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-19-2007, 06:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 608
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: Article-Lawmakers press USTR for new tack in gambling case

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Jay, are you sure about EU, I have read numerous articles about their gambling execs wanting the EU to get tough with US about opening online gambling market.
Of course, if the law...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-19-2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 608
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: Article-Lawmakers press USTR for new tack in gambling case

I don't think most of the other countries are interested in bringing their own case. Even the EU seems more interested in what other concessions they can extract, despite their latest public...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-19-2007, 01:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 608
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: Article-Lawmakers press USTR for new tack in gambling case

I know what you mean.

They could comply by exempting Antiguan companies from three laws and be done with it. It would be less than 100 words, maybe less than 50. Let them do it. Let them...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-19-2007, 09:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 608
Posted By Jay Cohen
Article-Lawmakers press USTR for new tack in gambling case

http://www.guardian.co.uk/feedarticle?id=7087682

Lawmakers press USTR for new tack in gambling case

By Doug Palmer
WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - The Bush administration should explore...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-16-2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 424
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: Harrah\'s and MGM\'s CEOs say Internet poker to explicitly legal soon

How convenient after they have spent years advocating the destruction of the upstart competition.

They did the same thing with Indian gaming. It was all bad, until they discovered they could...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-15-2007, 06:30 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 669
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: CNN Article putting Poker in a more positive light, highlighting s

Not quite, the WTO decision trumps the states. I posted this a few days ago.

States rights and state sovereignty don't carry any weight here. The Constitution’s Supremacy Clause subordinates...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-15-2007, 11:27 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 4,144
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: November 14th: House Judiciary Committee Hearing Thread

Actually it is.

The original panel, appellate body, and compliance panel were pretty clear. Remote gambling is remote gambling. They didn't buy into the artificial distinctions the US makes...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-15-2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 4,144
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: November 14th: House Judiciary Committee Hearing Thread

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Shouldn't the primary goal be getting poker exempt from UIGEA, with other 'tax & regulate bills' as ancilliary. Im not sure how this has to be played, but poker exemption is my...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-15-2007, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 362
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: Looking for that Lincoln quote someone had in their signature

Thank you, that's it.
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-15-2007, 08:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 362
Posted By Jay Cohen
Looking for that Lincoln quote someone had in their signature

Was that you D$D?

What was that quote?

Thanks
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-14-2007, 11:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 669
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: CNN Article putting Poker in a more positive light, highlighting s

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Adanthar, you seem to ignore that with the sign-on of Chairman Conyers, it is precisely the skill games argument that IS gaining ground in Congress. Where in this argument is the Sports...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-14-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 4,144
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: November 14th: House Judiciary Committee Hearing Thread

Don't you love how Hanaway brags about locking me up for two years because I was a big mouth?
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-12-2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 110
Posted By Jay Cohen
Chairman Rangel comments on WTO case and Frank bill in the Antigua Sun

http://www.antiguasun.com/paper/?as=view...07&ac=Local (http://www.antiguasun.com/paper/?as=view&sun=230517099811122007&an=174131086811112007&ac=Local)

“I think my country is wrong in trying to...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-09-2007, 12:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 423
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: Antigua\'s WTO Case Getting Some Coverage

I can't speculate where it is going. But if they tell them take it or leave it, they may have to face sanctions.

I really don't feel I am representing sports bettors. I like to think I am...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-09-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 423
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: Antigua\'s WTO Case Getting Some Coverage

Just happy to be here guys.

States rights and state sovereignty don't carry any weight here. The Constitution’s Supremacy Clause subordinates states’ rights to the national treaty power. When a...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-09-2007, 12:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 423
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: Antigua\'s WTO Case Getting Some Coverage

The December 14th date is related to the deadline for the "Withdraw of the commitment in the sector" negotiations.

November 30th is the date for the panel deciding the amount and type of...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-09-2007, 12:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 423
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: Antigua\'s WTO Case Getting Some Coverage

Hello Everyone,

I'd like to make a few points.

First, as far as the date goes. It's supposed to be November 30th. However, that may not be the public date. Quite often the decision is given...
Forum: Poker Legislation 10-21-2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 332
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: thinktank says US will owe $100 billion

The hearing was last Thursday the 18th.

The panel gave both sides written questions. I don't know the nature or the number of them. I am not sure when they are due, probably in one or two...
Forum: Poker Legislation 10-18-2007, 11:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 332
Posted By Jay Cohen
Re: thinktank says US will owe $100 billion

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I just want to make sure I am getting this correct. There is no more room for objections from the USA. They are already found guilty of failure to comply. Now, the WTO is go decide the...
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