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States opting out will not bring the US into compliance with the WTO!!!! The WTO may except the opt outs for Hawaii and Utah since they have no gambling..Beyond those 2 it's a guessing game..
I think a better question would be why would a State opt out and do the States have the right to opt out???
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The Frank bill allows opt outs supposedly I guess part of my question is can they opt out for just internet gaming and still have horse racing and lottery.
I think I can answer why they will opt out, because they won't benefit from it and it is not positive for their constituents. My understanding is that giving the states the right to opt out does comply with the WTO because the precedent is already set with Utah and Hawaii but I could be wrong.
This article suggests that it is not the 48 state rule like you guys are saying
http://www.ogpaper.com/news/news-0283.html
This article seems to say that if you are in Louisiana and Internet Gambling is prohibited there you will not be able to play.
http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press...ss042607.shtml