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Do You Have Any U.S. Online Poker Questions?

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  1. Dan Dan is offline Administrator

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    Jan 24th, 2012 (1/24/2012 6:10pm)

    PocketFives has arranged an exclusive interview with Poker Players Alliance Executive Director John Pappas this afternoon and I wanted to open it up to any questions our U.S. members might have about regulated online poker. Anything is fair game, so go ahead and post your questions here and I'll try to ask as many as I can. I also have a few of my own.
     
  2. tyson219 tyson219 is offline Moderator

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    Jan 24th, 2012 (1/24/2012 6:20pm) in reply to Dan

    1) How likely do you think it is that a Federal bill will be passed during this session of Congress?

    2) Is a Federal bill more likely on its own or as a rider? Are there any Senators willing to attach a proposed bill as a rider?

    3) After a bill is passed, how long do you expect it take before regulations are in place, licenses granted,a and players are able to play (i.e., how from the time the bill is signed until US players can play real money games)?

    4) Any thoughts as to whether or not the DOJ or other state agencies are likely to pursue cases against rake based sites currently operating in the US? Does the wire act clarification that came out last month make it less likely for the DOJ to get involved or does it not change anything?
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  3. Adam Adam is offline Emperor

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    Jan 24th, 2012 (1/24/2012 6:56pm) in reply to tyson219

    Thanks Tyson, great start. I've heard that Senators Reid, Kyl and McConnell - essentially the main power brokers in the Senate in regards to this industry - are all on board for legalization and regulation and are likely to pursue it this year. My question for John is, first of all is what I just said consistent with what you've been hearing and secondly if because they're pursuing it on a federal level that it's somehow likely that there will in fact be interstate (not just intrastate) poker in the near future for people in the US?

    A few other questions...

    -If there is in fact interstate gambling, I'm assuming there'd be opt-out possibility for states. Any particular states that seem more or less likely than average to opt out?

    -What sort of timeline post-law do you expect before people can actually play?

    -Any idea how much they'll be limiting who can get a license, and what the criteria will be? I understand that's a work in progress still, but my sources have told me that it will be difficult and expensive to get one. What have you heard?

    -Do you think there will be licenses required for poker media as well? I've read in a post on 2+2 that the Nevada bill has language that would require affiliates to get a license.

    -Lastly a more general question... What's the mood in Washington about this topic in general? Is everyone excited to get something done now that most of their lobbyist buddies are behind regulation?

    Thanks John, looking forward to the responses!
     
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    Jan 24th, 2012 (1/24/2012 7:19pm) in reply to Adam

    My question is simply, should legislation be granted, will US players ever be allowed back on pokerstars?

    Thanks
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    Jan 24th, 2012 (1/24/2012 8:14pm) in reply to ACheemz

    Is it possible that U.S. regulation will accept players worldwide?
     
  6. KyleFly KyleFly is online now

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    Jan 24th, 2012 (1/24/2012 9:39pm) in reply to SyphonSoul

    Who is lobbying the hardest for online regulation (who is putting in the most $)?

    What kind of job opportunities will regulation open up for non-players?

    Has there been talk on specifically what the tax revenue is estimated to generate annually?

    What type of regulation would we most likely see first in the US?

    Do you think if poker became regulated here in the US there would ever be a chance of international regulation between certain countries?
  7. duffmancantread duffmancantread is offline

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    Jan 24th, 2012 (1/24/2012 10:07pm) in reply to KyleFly

    if there is regulation, will we be stuck to only playing against other US players...? ( as opposed to playing worldwide sites.)
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    Jan 24th, 2012 (1/24/2012 11:00pm) in reply to duffmancantread

    no offense, but why can't PPA get some facetime between the decision makers in congress and some winning players...those who lost their bankrolls, jobs, or left the country to go play poker.

    btw....doesn't FTP/stars/DoJ have the ability too see what % of active players, or the total number of active players, who cashed out more than $30k over the past three years? how many "pro's" are there? what are the % chances.

    congress is only approaching it as "entertainment," which is bull-shit and those making these decisions need to understand the unique nature of poker- which is, the pro's and joe's play on the same field.

    annie duke doesn't speak for everybody...and when was that, and what was the scope of that testimony anyway????
  9. Dan Dan is offline Administrator

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    Jan 25th, 2012 (1/25/2012 7:38pm) in reply to gjallen1975

    Thanks for your questions, guys. We asked John Pappas from the PPA quite a few of them, and here are his responses. They're published as a front page feature article on PocketFives:

    http://www.pocketfives.com/articles/...-Rider-587115/
     
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  10. Nofx Fan Nofx Fan is offline Site to Site Xfer Expert

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    Jan 25th, 2012 (1/25/2012 9:13pm) in reply to Dan

    What I'd like to know is why we are choosing the long hard way of doing things and why we can't be in the same boat as worldwinner type skill game sites, fantasy betting etc. WTH is the difference? I understand fantasy was actually carved out of the UIGEA, but why or why can't poker be? We wouldn't even need any new legislation nor have to worry about the Gov runing our game with high rake etc.

    Also, does worldwinner and w/e other skill game site have to clear each and every game offered via legislation or something? Has each of the dozens of games they offer had a court decision saying they are predominantly skill based? If not, why does poker supposedly need this? Thanks
    Edited By: Nofx Fan Jan 25th, 2012 at 09:15 PM
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