Thanatos340 1 #1 October 2, 2006 OK.. I really hope this doesnt get moved to Speakers Corner (But it does probably belong there) Online Poker Gambling/Poker BAN was signed into Law on Saturday. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061002/bs_nm/leisure_partygaming_dc I hate people telling me what I can and cant do with MY money. PartyPoker has already announced they will be pulling out of the US market.. Not sure yet about Pokerstars but would expect them to do the same. Which of course would mean an end to our Thursday night Game that so many of us have enjoyed for so long. To really make things worse, The Coward Extreme Right Wing Republicans that pushed this through hid it in another bill to get it done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #2 October 2, 2006 hellllooooo speakers corner. oh, and theyre not telling you what you can do with your money, they're just telling you that they want to tax it, and havent figured out how yet. Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #3 October 2, 2006 I think if they *had* to do it, they shouldn't have left in any exemptions...if they're gonna outlaw online poker, then they need to do the same with lotteries and horse racing... Reps (for/against) 201 / 17, 12 abstained Dems (for/against) 115 / 76, 10 abstainedMike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #4 October 2, 2006 I play on Pokerstars. Hell, I've probably never really "profited" from the site. I just go to have fun and relax. Can they tax a loser? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeaKev 0 #5 October 2, 2006 You can also thank all the local casinos, tribal and non-tribal, for keeping the phones ringing at their reps offices pushing the legislation. (Just doing my part to help the move to SC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #6 October 2, 2006 QuoteI play on Pokerstars. Hell, I've probably never really "profited" from the site. I just go to have fun and relax. Can they tax a loser? Ever played the lottery?That should do it. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #7 October 2, 2006 Yeah. Why?Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #8 October 2, 2006 Wait a minute...here it comes....zooooom,right over the head. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 October 2, 2006 That is sorta crazy. If they can't get their little money grubbing paws on it they just make it illegal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #10 October 2, 2006 And to think I [B]USED to like you! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #12 October 2, 2006 Oh, like you CARE! Everyone loves Spence. If I choose to dislike you, you have a million other women fawning all over you! You won't miss me at all. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #13 October 2, 2006 QuoteOh, like you CARE! Everyone loves Spence. If I choose to dislike you, you have a million other women fawning all over you! You won't miss me at all. He doesn't HAVE to like you sweetie, 'cos I LOOOVE you !!!! I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #14 October 2, 2006 QuoteHe doesn't HAVE to like you sweetie, 'cos I LOOOVE you !!!! aaaawwwwwwwww!!!!!!! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #15 October 2, 2006 QuoteYou can also thank all the local casinos, tribal and non-tribal, for keeping the phones ringing at their reps offices pushing the legislation. Exactly. Online gaming was cutting into their paltry earnings at the casinos here in WA. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdfreefly 1 #16 October 2, 2006 Or, you can thank the people who elected officials that think this is an important issue in need of governement control. Methane Freefly - got stink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #17 October 2, 2006 At last, Republicans and Bush do their part to prevent outsourcing, resulting in billions of dollars remaining in the US for our children. What? Huh? Why aren't people glad that more jobs are staying in America? More money in America. Of course, I find this sort of thing to be another governmental money grab. While I recognize the damage that these sites cause, I think it's everyone's right to ruin their finances. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #18 October 2, 2006 *yawn* My Swiss Bank acct is good, QuoteJimmy Dell: You now have a Swiss bank account if anybody asks. All of fifteen Swiss Francs in it, but if you ever want to impress anybody, they can find out you have a Swiss account. But, Swiss law prohibits the bank from revealing the balance. Thus are all men made equal - The Spanish Prisoner Game on Brother."Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #19 October 2, 2006 I fold . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #20 October 3, 2006 QuoteOK.. I really hope this doesnt get moved to Speakers Corner (But it does probably belong there) Online Poker Gambling/Poker BAN was signed into Law on Saturday. PartyPoker has already announced they will be pulling out of the US market.. Not sure yet about Pokerstars but would expect them to do the same. Which of course would mean an end to our Thursday night Game that so many of us have enjoyed for so long. Damn, that is soooo fucking full of shit!!! I enjoy playing poker online. I'm at least sensible about how much I put in and play with. Oh well... we'll just have to go back to secret poker games in person... if you guys at the you-know-where would fucking set it up rather than wanking yourselves off and getting drunk! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #21 October 3, 2006 Damn Billy!!! Tell us how you REALLY feel! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #22 October 3, 2006 QuoteDamn Billy!!! Tell us how you REALLY feel! I just feel the same as J.... I put in $30 and make it last 3 weeks, winning as much as $350 in that span, but also mucking out 75% or more, of the time. Now the play money games are not available due to technical difficulties and I'm not ready to plop in another $30 to play the real money games yet, at least until I know what's going to happen with this situation with congress signing that law... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #23 October 3, 2006 I think I started with about $50 about a year ago. I've had ups and downs. I think I'm sitting around $20, but am hesitant to even use that, because, like you guys, I don't want to deposit any more money until we find out what in the hell they're going to do. I find it hard to believe that with as many poker web sites that have sprouted up on the web in the last year, and the eventual ensuing tournaments in varied cities, that the government is able to shut it all down with just a basic snap of their fingers. (there...will THAT get us moved to the SC?)Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #24 October 3, 2006 Quote I find it hard to believe that with as many poker web sites that have sprouted up on the web in the last year, and the eventual ensuing tournaments in varied cities, that the government is able to shut it all down with just a basic snap of their fingers. (there...will THAT get us moved to the SC?) I'm amazed at the amount of money that flows through Pokerstars on a daily basis... somebody's winning 6 figure amounts in some high stakes games every hour or so... You'd have to think the fucking IRS wants a cut of that and like J said, can't figure out how to get it, so fuck it, shut it down... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #25 October 3, 2006 Oh, I understand perfectly why they're wanting to do it (greedy bastards). I'm just amazed that they are getting away with it. Right now....Texas Hold 'Em is a big money maker, in more ways than just online playing. Of course, since when did making something against the law ever stop anyone from doing it, though? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
