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Forum: Software 11-22-2007, 03:19 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 233
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Programmers, help fight the UIGEA from the bottom up.

OK -- picture the high trust environment above but with a program that the money holder requires its customers to run, which checks for botting software, collusion, etc. We should be able to...
Forum: Software 11-22-2007, 02:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 233
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Programmers, help fight the UIGEA from the bottom up.

The algorithm also is very susceptible to someone dropping out, so it may be somewhat academic.

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I think this whole idea is an interesting one, but is fundamentally flawed. Assuming that...
Forum: Software 11-21-2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 233
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Programmers, help fight the UIGEA from the bottom up.

Turns out someone's already thought about shuffling and dealing without a trusted third party using various encryption schemes:
http://www.nongnu.org/libtmcg/...
Forum: Internet Gambling 11-20-2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 2,206
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Zero Rake Poker Business plan

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I think something like this would make for a good start. Basically a peer-to-peer play-money system where it can be verified that nobody is cheating could be used to get the ball rolling...
Forum: Software 11-19-2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 233
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Programmers, help fight the UIGEA from the bottom up.

How about this: cards can come (encrypted and digitally signed) from a third party.

So the system could be configurable to use:
A) Someone in the game
B) Some random person from the P2P network...
Forum: Software 11-19-2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 233
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Programmers, help fight the UIGEA from the bottom up.

I have a vague recollection of someone mentioning a verifiable card deal, where all the players get a "piece" of the random number, and afterwards the legitimacy can be verified using everyone's...
Forum: Internet Gambling 11-17-2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 2,206
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Zero Rake Poker Business plan

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I think the problem is still going to be found in funding. UIGEA targetted payment processors,

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UIGEA targeted transfers to UNLAWFUL gambling sites. Since...
Forum: Internet Gambling 11-17-2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 2,206
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Zero Rake Poker Business plan

Tuff, the answer to your question is no, I'm not excited. I'd have to be crazy to deposit into a site that will be shut down tout de suite by the DOJ or state Attorneys General.
Forum: EDF 11-05-2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 505
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: VL Trip Report: Usher, Apathy, and Irieguy Sail the Sea of Cortez

Reminds me of this couple who decided to sail around the world: http://www.bumfuzzle.com/Pages/2003/2003_10.html

I really want to learn how to sail now.
Forum: Poker Legislation 10-08-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 236
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Please review my generic letter to Congress

FWIW, I'd write the second paragraph like this:

Poker is an uniquely American game of skill, and a great American pastime. Presidents such as FDR and Harry Truman, Chief Justices such as William...
Forum: Poker Legislation 10-03-2007, 10:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 173
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Proposed Comments

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I didn't read all of these comments but IMO, the best way to really take the teeth out of the UIGEA would be to create a private cause of action against the banks for any customer who has...
Forum: Poker Legislation 10-02-2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 1,328
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Regulations are out - TREASURY PRESS RELEASE

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Partygaming stock has not jumped radically up or down on the release of the regs.
Does this tend to suggest the present status quo will remain?

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Party isn't affected by...
Forum: EDF 09-18-2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 647
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Guns in America

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ben,

AFAICT the argument you are presenting simply 'why don't I have the right to bear arm?', which is not an argument at all. The onus is not on someone else to prove that you don't...
Forum: Other Other Topics 09-07-2007, 01:25 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 1,205
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Great subtle moments in movies

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I'm not sure if this is actually subtle, but in The Godfather when Michael realizes his hand does not shake.

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Another great moment is when Michael is in the hospital and is...
Forum: EDF 09-05-2007, 02:28 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 381
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: More cable movies on the DVR

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All The King's Men and Elizabeth are both quite good.

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Hah, I was thinking of All The President's Men, haven't seen All The King's Men, so nevermind on that. Elizabeth is...
Forum: EDF 09-01-2007, 09:56 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 381
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: More cable movies on the DVR

All The King's Men and Elizabeth are both quite good.
Forum: EDF 07-24-2007, 11:17 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 1,081
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Just Saw Sicko, Now Have Question

Public spending on health care per capita in 2004 -
Canada: $2,120
US: $2,724

Private spending on health care per capita in 2004 -
Canada: $917
US: $3,372
Forum: Sporting Events 07-21-2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 650
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: NBA fixing: biggest American sports story in recent memory?

At least now we can ditch the "David Stern is fixing this game" conspiracy theories for "The mob is fixing this game" conspiracy theories.
Forum: Sporting Events 06-29-2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 822
Views: 3,124
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Postdraft Thoughts

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I'd be shocked if they couldn't get more for Zach. And while I agree he has to go, it is still ok to hang on if you can't get value. But some of these GM's are so clueless it's hard...
Forum: Poker Legislation 06-24-2007, 02:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 103
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Club UBT offering \"skill-based\" online poker and blackjack

Similar B&M concept (http://www.oregonlive.com/oregonian/stories/index.ssf?/base/news/1180668332195630.xml&coll=7) for poker.
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-29-2007, 10:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 113
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: What will happen on June 4th?

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It's a mystery (to me) how the 44% of folks who chose "none given" were able to nevertheless pick a form of payment

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"None given" doesn't presuppose that a payment won't take...
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-25-2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 180
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Antigua will look after its own long term interests, not WSEX\'s ne

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IP has been awarded once before. When it happened, the case was quickly settled.


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Jay, do you happen to know what case that was? I'm wondering if the country involved...
Forum: Sporting Events 05-23-2007, 01:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 94
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Better NBA lineup to build around?

Rashard Lewis has an early termination option and will likely be an unrestricted free agent.
Forum: Sporting Events 05-23-2007, 01:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 94
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: Better NBA lineup to build around?

A better PG is needed to go deep, but they should make it to the first round now.
Forum: Internet Gambling 05-11-2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 1,984
Views: 10,821
Posted By Nortonesque
Re: NL Bots on Full Tilt

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I don't know why people think only a bot would be capable of playing by rote.

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see my post in probability

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It seems you are saying that different...
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