Re: So who\'s REALLY behind this anti-online gaming push?
No links for you BUT have no doubt that it is being worked on behind the scenes. A friend of mine was talking to me about this before the bill passed. He has a financial interest in one of the current online poker rooms, as well a sportsbook,and is extremely well connected and obviously concerned.
The person who stated earlier that the casinos were neck deep in this are correct. They are working on their own online rooms and I am guessing will line some pockets and use the fact that if they are based in Nevada then the Nevada Gaming Commision will oversee the "legality" of their operations to push an "exception" through congress. If my memory is correct he too mentioned Harrahs by name.
Again this is a fluid situation so anything could happen. My friend is out of town but it will be interesting to talk with him when he gets back and see what he has heard on his end.
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