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Forum: Poker Legislation 08-23-2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 428
Posted By counthomer
Re: GOOD Wall Street Journal Story

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The US's best option is to come to the table with Antigua.

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You can't make a statement like that without giving some basis for it. It may be in our interest to negotiate...
Forum: Poker Legislation 08-23-2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 428
Posted By counthomer
Re: GOOD analysis ... \"EU to throw gaming under the bus\"

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Other countries filing has nothing to do with Antigua's approach. They had no control over it. We discussed ad nauseum the pros and cons of other countries filing. You have pointed out...
Forum: Poker Legislation 08-23-2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 428
Posted By counthomer
Re: GOOD analysis ... \"EU to throw gaming under the bus\"

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As to them shifting to no remote gaming, sure, that's an option. But I don't think the horse racing lobby will tolerate it, even for a year.

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Again, Jay, you make a point...
Forum: Poker Legislation 08-23-2007, 04:41 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 428
Posted By counthomer
Re: GOOD analysis ... \"EU to throw gaming under the bus\"

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Tell your employees who may / may not be effected, well, I promised to ban internet gambling and this is the price you and the company you work for must pay.

BTW, do vote for me this...
Forum: Poker Legislation 08-23-2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 428
Posted By counthomer
Re: GOOD Wall Street Journal Story

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Counthomer, the problem I see in your analysis is that you think the Delaware law firm will say "oh OK, we too think online gambling is evil and are prepared to sacrifice some of our...
Forum: Poker Legislation 08-23-2007, 04:29 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 428
Posted By counthomer
Re: GOOD analysis ... \"EU to throw gaming under the bus\"

Funnily enough I think Antigua lost their chance of getting paid off the moment it allowed all the other countries/trading blocks to jump on board. This instantly made the price of compensation more...
Forum: Poker Legislation 08-23-2007, 03:48 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 428
Posted By counthomer
Re: GOOD Wall Street Journal Story

I thought I was going to be the first to suggest this is not a good article at all, but it seems others have their concerns too.

Unfortunately, objective analysis of the article has one again been...
Forum: Poker Legislation 07-26-2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 340
Posted By counthomer
Re: Beyond UIGEA, regs, Kyl et al., etc.

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"I am also one of the people in the industry who thinks that once the bloodshed is over, a new dawn awaits. I have personally been working in a small team of specialists for the past six...
Forum: Poker Legislation 07-26-2007, 03:51 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 340
Posted By counthomer
Re: Beyond UIGEA, regs, Kyl et al., etc.

Unfortunately I disagree with the general sentiment on the probable impact of the regulations. As someone who works in the industry, I've seen first hand the steady passing of payment options, and I...
Forum: Poker Legislation 06-04-2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 89
Posted By counthomer
Re: Party Gaming seeks an indulgence?

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Whatever deal Party makes with the DOJ does not affect the legality of online poker in court.

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The legal position is irrelevant in this case. All Party has to achieve is...
Forum: Poker Legislation 06-04-2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 89
Posted By counthomer
Re: Party Gaming seeks an indulgence?

As much as this disgusts me as a US player, this is a quite brilliant strategic business move by Party, and possibly one of the most significant things to happen this month (although it probably...
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-25-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 183
Posted By counthomer
Re: Antigua WTO Press Release-US action contrary to purpose of GATS

I'm still waiting for Jay to explain how he benefits from the situation.

Given that IP sanctions will never practically be used, I can't see how he believes that the real worst case scenario for...
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-25-2007, 06:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 143
Posted By counthomer
Re: PPA New Lobbyist to throw PStars, FTP, Absolute under a bus

I think that is two different issues. The poker companies were totally naive as to the potential of the UIGEA and have paid accordingly.

Now that they are politically aware, the lack of public...
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-25-2007, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 69
Posted By counthomer
Re: Citadel funds seized

I'm amazed this hasn't received more attention, but then I guess no individual has been financially harmed.

We have several gaming companies (could be poker ones, but who knows) who have had...
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-25-2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 183
Posted By counthomer
Re: Antigua WTO Press Release-US action contrary to purpose of GATS

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The WTO always takes a long time to do anything, if I were Jay Cohen and/or Antigua, while I would continue the process and seek out more allies, I wouldnt push things to a final...
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-25-2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 183
Posted By counthomer
Re: Antigua WTO Press Release-US action contrary to purpose of GATS

I think the problem with bringing any element of the WTO issue into the argument is that as long as people like Jay don't get the dream scenario they need, there will always be demands for IP...
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-25-2007, 06:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 143
Posted By counthomer
Re: PPA New Lobbyist to throw PStars, FTP, Absolute under a bus

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My guess is that the sites don't expect IGREA to pass this year. Rather, they expect IGREA to serve to generate political support sufficient to bog down any new anti-poker legislation (HR...
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-25-2007, 06:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 183
Posted By counthomer
Re: Antigua WTO Press Release-US action contrary to purpose of GATS

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Jay,

Are you expecting Jon Kyl and the rest of Congress to repeal the Wire Act (and Bush to sign it) because the WTO said to? I'm just trying to understand the plan. If so, shouldn't...
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-25-2007, 06:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 143
Posted By counthomer
Re: PPA New Lobbyist to throw PStars, FTP, Absolute under a bus

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The sites never said anything about H.R. 4411 or about the UIGEA, so it seems to be consistent that they wouldn't say anything about the IGREA either. I forget where, but I remember...
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-25-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 143
Posted By counthomer
Re: PPA New Lobbyist to throw PStars, FTP, Absolute under a bus

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These are your opinions at best. Everyone is entitled to one, but to say we're "dreaming" to think Stars and Full Tilt will be able to compete in the U.S., and that the PPA is "clearly"...
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-25-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 183
Posted By counthomer
Re: Antigua will look after its own long term interests, not WSEX\'s ne

Jay, you are fighting for your personal gain. You choose to side yourself with the Antiguans as your goals are (somewhat) mutually aligned. If the Antiguans managed to negotiate a carve out for...
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-25-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 183
Posted By counthomer
Re: Antigua will look after its own long term interests, not WSEX\'s ne

Jay, I am utterly perplexed at your position on this. I'm sure that you know more about what is happening behind the scenes than most of the 2+2ers, but I can't comprehend your angle on this.

All...
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-18-2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 207
Posted By counthomer
Re: Letter from Kyl to Bush.......

TheEngineer,

I sent your last letter (of this ilk) to the DoJ. I will also send this one as well. Props for your continued efforts on all fronts.

This one I do with a smile, as while I don't...
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-18-2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 69
Posted By counthomer
Re: Citadel funds seized

Izzy, the press release clearly states that the funds were seized here (in the US).

A more valid question that could be asked is that since this explains the disappearance of payment options such...
Forum: Poker Legislation 05-18-2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 69
Posted By counthomer
Re: Citadel funds seized

From the Citadel press release:

Vancouver, BC, May 14, 2007 -- ESI Entertainment Systems Inc. (“ESI”) (TSX: ESY) and Citadel Commerce Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of ESI, today announced that...
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