Re: Absolute Scandal
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I think the "spin" here is pretty obvious.
After UIGEA was passed, Americans who wanted to play were left with no choice but to go to second rate sites and payment methods. Those second rate sites include Absolute Poker, who did not have the security methods in place to prevent these type things from happening. Thus, Americans were ripped off, just like duing Prohibition when drinkers got sick or died from bad booze, or were ripped off from shady characters and organized crime.
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I like this. It would be ESPECIALLY helpful for those commenting on this situation to note this happened after UIGEA passed. It didn't stop Americans from wanting to gamble, it just made it more dangerous. Another failed attempt at prohibition. Hopefully we can learn from this incident and move towards U.S. regulation.
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