Online Gambling Conference Shuts Down After Arrests

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DoubleDown — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:15:58 GMT

If the goal is to make it impossible for people to gamble, it's not very effective because there will undoubtedly be existing ways [to gamble], said David C. Croson, an associate professor of strategy and entrepreneurship for the Edwin L. Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University. Some clever entrepreneurs will think of new ways, and they're probably working on it right now.

uhhhh .....do ya think

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LOTTOMIKE — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 11:45:34 GMT

Giordano doesn't think that the 317-93 bill will pass in time to put a dent in the online gambling economy.

it seems that most of these people think that the senate will do the opposite of the house as far as the voting goes

Online Gambling Conference Shuts Down After Arrests

Lottery Post — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 11:30:01 GMT

David Carruthers became the latest poster boy or scapegoat, depending on one's perspective when he was arrested in Dallas on charges of racketeering, conspiracy and an illegal online gambling enterprise. While on a layover to Costa Rica, where his company is based, Carruthers, chief executive officer for BetOnSports was arrested and detained on Sunday, forcing the online gambling community to take note.

Carruthers' arrest seems to have spooked online gaming executives. A major gaming con... [ More ]