Internet Gambling and the Presidential Race

Reply #16

Think — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:31:37 GMT

I really don't care about online casino games but if I could subscribe to any states lottery games I would subscribe to the Fla online game and buy Mass scratchers.

Reply #15

DC81 — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:29:30 GMT

I did not and would not vote for Ralph we should all live in a bubble to be safe Nader, nor would I have voted for Bush the first time around (just as I didn't the second time either) but I sure as hell wouldn't vote for Al Gore or John Kerry. Ralph Nader is going to be a huge non-factor this time around since most of his followers have either grown up or have a new favorite in Obama. Personally, I would love to see what would have happened in those first four years if Al Gore would have won, ma... [ More ]

Reply #14

ToadSchmode — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:05:21 GMT

What if Obama gets the Dem nomination and Hillary goes independent and runs anyway? What twist that would be...

Reply #13

emilyg — Sat, 10 May 2008 03:32:54 GMT

Obama's associations worry me a lot.

Reply #12

dvdiva — Sat, 10 May 2008 03:23:17 GMT

I also though that Mrs. Clinton seemed like the best choice. She really seemed very resonable and had some good ideas. The same can not be said about Obama. Mccain can't inspire the base of his party and his funding shows that. Looks like this election will be a referendum on Obama and considering his friends that really worries me.

Reply #11

KY Floyd — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:38:38 GMT

I can appreciate efforts to send a message, or possibly change the status quo, but voting for a 3rd party candidate sends a small mesage, but often has a huge effect that usually goes against the hopes of those voting. In 1980 when Reagan was the clear front runner and NY was almost certainly going for Mondale I voted for Barry Commoner. It may have sent a small message, but my vote had less chance of changing the outcome of the actual election than my ticket had of winning the lottery. Love the... [ More ]

Reply #10

emilyg — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:16:39 GMT

Reply #9

reddog — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:08:07 GMT

Operation Chaos. That's all I need to say about these two pathetic Demo's running for Pres. If voting for one of these two hoping to be able to online gamble again is what's motivating you then I wish your gambling issues well.

Reply #8

DC81 — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:46:20 GMT

Mines None of the Above and I wish more people would vote that way. I guess I could vote third party again but, meh... I'm not at all enthusiastic about McCain, Obama or Clinton.

Reply #7

tntea — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:29:43 GMT

Obama/Clinton My choice

Reply #6

josie — Fri, 09 May 2008 21:06:58 GMT

I agree

Reply #5

spy153 — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:21:12 GMT

I'm sorry, I love playing the lottery. But not enough to vote in Osama! And Clinton may be hated, but she isn't anti-american. Sincce McCain is republican, he doesn't have my vote, either. Clinton is my choice. And I think with the right persuasion after the election, we can have the law changed.,

Reply #4

Todd — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:38:44 GMT

Three excellent responses to the initial post. Very thoughtful and well-done.

Reply #3

BobP — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:01:46 GMT

Anyone remember the last time a law was repealed? Laws like this tend to remain on the books forever, but enforcement may no longer be a priority.

Tax free lottery games' taxes are in the ticket price.

BobP

Reply #2

dvdiva — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:52:52 GMT

I don't think there will be any change to online gambling. WA state is about as blue as it gets but has the harshest laws on online gambling. It's all about the money. Indian casinos here give politicians a lot of money so the law occured. No real money on the online side to give yet.

The only real change to jackpot games at least would be if Obama gets elected. The tax rates would approach what they were in the seventies and it would remove any insentive to play lotteries in the states... [ More ]

Reply #1

Stack47 — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:47:18 GMT

The impact of the UIGEA is well known. Now the question is, when will it be changed? The answer depends in part on presidential politics.

Do you honestly believe that online gambling has a greater affect on the majority of Americans than the price of gas, health care, illegals, or the war in Iraq?

Insiders know that if Hillary Clinton is the nominee, Democrats will lose the Senate, even if she wins the presidency by carrying large, industrial states.

I believe the reason she is stil... [ More ]

Internet Gambling and the Presidential Race

masslottery — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:56:58 GMT

For far more than 200 years, the federal government has let the states decide what their public policy toward gambling will be. Neighboring states, like Utah and Nevada, can adopt prohibition or casinos, and the federal government's role has been to either step aside or, if asked, to help a state enforce its laws.

That relationship changed on October 13, 2006, when Pres. George W. Bush signed the SAFE Port Act. As part of a futile presidential bid, Bill Frist (R.-TN.), then Majority Leader of... [ More ]