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Here we go again:
The U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee has scheduled a hearing for Wednesday at 11 a.m. (EDT) to discuss a bill that would update the PATRIOT Act to address concerns brought to light in a report on the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The committee’s chairman, Michael Oxley, R-Ohio, is expected to propose an amendment that would merge the Unlawful Internet Gambling Prohibition Act into the anti-terrorism legislation.
See the full story at IGamingNews.com
http://www.igamingnews.com/index.cfm?page=artlisting&tid=5372
WHAT?
So online gambling is related to terrorism? Yah and my dog can talk – in 8 languages!
Why is it that both parties always say they want to let us run our own lives, make our own decisions, then turn around and try to control every little thing we do?
Oxley is a freaking moron! Another nobody looking to make a name for himself! Make it about 9/11 and I might have a chance … What a dumb ass!
That’s just dirty.
A back-door way to get what they want. No democratic process.the land of the “free”….
Hey Everyone,
If this becomes reality, how will this effect US affiliates?well according to the article above this moron attempted before to attach his gaming legislature to another bill – it didn’t work last time, so lets hope the 9/11 angle fails as well!
Captain, I think the Casino City action is still open – its conclusion will serve as an indicator as to what our future holds. If it were to go against us and this oxley ammendment was accepted we’d be in serious trouble.
Whats the status of the Casino City suit? I though the DOJ had 30 days to make comments or something like that ???
Still waiting on an update on Casino City.
They will be sitting on the panel, the last segment of CAC.
The above (which is now posted 3 times
can’t be allowed to work. The civil rights people would have a hayday with that!If they allow this, they have to allow other things to be attached and out goes privacy and freedom and all those good old American things.
I would be very surprised if this happened – and likely be packing my bags.
Originally posted by Dominique
I would be very surprised if this happened – and likely be packing my bags.Yep, me too…I’m not far from Canada,lol 😡
The hearing went well for us today. The House Republican Leadership presented a draft 9/11 bill with no i-gaming provisions
It will now be difficult for Oxley to add any i-gaming language later in the 9/11.
Gambman1
This is good to hear – and what I expected.
thanks for the update!Originally posted by arkyt
Why is it that both parties always say they want to let us run our own lives, make our own decisions, then turn around and try to control every little thing we do?Las Vegas casinos control EVERYTHING and EVERYONE in the state of Nevada, as well as trying to gain control over all the other markets they have branched out into.
They want control of this market as well.
The land based U.S. casinos feel they should be the ones to oversee and control Internet gambling.
Number 1 . . because they have the experience in gaming control, and
Number 2 . . because the way it is now a lot of the online casinos operating offshore could very well be diverting a ton of money to all the wrong places.
As soon as their lobbying pays off and they are able to convince the powers that be, then online gambling in the U.S. will cease to be offered through the offshore casinos. We will see Bellagio, Luxor, Treasure Island, Mandalay Bay, Harrah’s and all the others offering online gambling.
Then the government will be able to tax it all and everyone will be happy.
I would only hope they will still let us share in the profits by allowing us to affiliate with the casinos . . but knowing how the LV casinos are I have my doubts. They don’t think anyone should make any money except them! They’ll probably offer us a dollar for every gambler we send them.
So far (3 years running) the lobbying of the online casinos has outdone the landbased casinos every year. The laws were proposed but never passed. And never will – that is why the DOJ did the intimidation bit with the advertising community.
I have been following this with avid interest for some time.
I agree that there will be regulation – but not by the landbased casinos. There will be a government committee. Europe is starting to set the example for it now – and the US will not be able to resist gaining control and tax revenue.
I do agree that landbased casinos will be eventually entering the market – just like there are quite a few online casinos now that also have landbased operations.
The suit by Casino City will lay some clearer goundwork for us. I anticipate that to take a year or so.
Meanwhile I don’t expect a lot of changes.
Ditto Dominique
Brad
Hi Dominique, :wavey:
You stay on top of this and are a lot more informed than I am, so I am sure you know best.
I just hear the local scuttlebut . . my ex-husband is a casino executive.
I agree, do not think we will see a lot of changes being made in the immediate future.
Looking forward to meeting some of you people at CAC in October. :bigsmile:
Well definitely get together at CAC!
Please grab me when you see me as I don’t know you.
