IF Doyle got jailed? (hypothetical question)

John Rwanda · #1 10-16-2006, 08:14 PM

Hypothetical question. WHAT IF poker legend Doyle Brunson got arrested and jailed as a result of doylesroom's decision to stay on and for his courage to be their public voice, would it be enough to ignite the poker community to publicly rally around this legendary figure - like they did in that Gandhi movie? Or would poker players be just content to "let the others do it" while they just stay silent in the sidelines hoping something good would happen that would benefit them?

Python49 · #2 10-16-2006, 08:18 PM

If Doyle got jailed im pretty sure there would be a huge response from the poker community as a whole.

OasisG · #3 10-16-2006, 08:20 PM

what IF mattisow got jailed [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]?

jmillerdls · #4 10-16-2006, 08:38 PM

The only way I see this happening is if people start sending checks directly to Doyle and he processes them into the site himself.

The law doesn't make it illegal to run a poker site, or have your name associated with it.

Guthrie · #5 10-16-2006, 08:56 PM

It wouldn't be the first poker arrest for Doyle. I doubt he lays awake nights worrying about it.

LotteryOrPoker · #6 10-16-2006, 09:06 PM

The Justice Department has already said they do not intend to prosecute players. They asked local jurisdictions to follow their lead. If he were just playing, he probably has little to worry about. If he were promoting the site, i.e. involved in the conspiracy he might have some concerns.

LotteryOrPoker · #7 10-16-2006, 09:09 PM

Also, in regard to most state laws regarding online gambling .. They make a distinction between PLAYING and PROMOTING.

TransientR · #8 10-16-2006, 09:47 PM

I doubt they would jail Doyle even if they could/wanted to. One thing about this sneak-it-in the backdoor legislation is it was able to fly below the radar due to Foley, Iraq, and the general ineptitude of the media.

But arresting Doyle, who has been lavishly covered and praised on TV, would make the Government look like they are picking on Grandpa for being good at cards.

Frank

Kneel B4 Zod · #9 10-16-2006, 09:55 PM

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exactly. just like we all came together to fend off this legislation!!

Lawman007 · #10 10-16-2006, 10:51 PM

Doyle getting arrested would be the greatest thing that could happen. Unfortunately, I don't even think the retarded monkey in the White House is that stupid.