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  1. Dan Katz Dan Katz is offline

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    May 30th, 2012 (5/30/2012 5:19am)

    You can view the page at http://www.pocketfives.com/content.p...ld-Be-Illinois
  2. FLUSH634 FLUSH634 is offline

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    May 30th, 2012 (5/30/2012 7:56am) in reply to Dan Katz

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  3. Derka Derka Derka Derka is offline

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    May 30th, 2012 (5/30/2012 8:03am) in reply to FLUSH634

    Illinois is also the worst state in the country (tax wise) for a gambler and would most likely create a unbeatable rake. That being said, "one-time"?
  4. Lengthwise905 Lengthwise905 is offline

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    May 30th, 2012 (5/30/2012 9:52am) in reply to Derka Derka

     
    Originally Posted by Derka Derka View Post

    Illinois is also the worst state in the country (tax wise) for a gambler and would most likely create a unbeatable rake. That being said, "one-time"?

    good ole IL... let's see
  5. shakhtar shakhtar is offline

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    May 30th, 2012 (5/30/2012 11:52am) in reply to Lengthwise905

    Chances are pretty good that any online poker run by casinos or racetracks, and regulated by the state lottery will be unbeatable for the online regular. They see this as just another money grab with suckers playing a game for entertainment. They take 50% out of lottery games, and 25% out of horse racing pools AND give you a tax form if you win something over 1k. You don't really think these same state people ( who are clueless about gambling/poker) are going to suddenly run a game with 5% rake and frequent player bonuses, do you?
  6. DoubleUp28 DoubleUp28 is offline

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    May 30th, 2012 (5/30/2012 12:06pm) in reply to shakhtar

     
    Originally Posted by shakhtar View Post

    Chances are pretty good that any online poker run by casinos or racetracks, and regulated by the state lottery will be unbeatable for the online regular. They see this as just another money grab with suckers playing a game for entertainment. They take 50% out of lottery games, and 25% out of horse racing pools AND give you a tax form if you win something over 1k. You don't really think these same state people ( who are clueless about gambling/poker) are going to suddenly run a game with 5% rake and frequent player bonuses, do you?

    "The Division would not reinvent the wheel when it comes to online poker software; it will find a vendor to provide the platform."

    This statement gives that hope maybe? Seems as though they'd make hundreds of millions/yr just on the operators licensing themselves the way the article sounds...I dunno
  7. raisethis2 raisethis2 is offline

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    May 30th, 2012 (5/30/2012 2:07pm) in reply to DoubleUp28

    The dying horseracing industry here has been begging for slots at their tracks for years now and can't even get that. While I applaud Cullerton's effort and judgement (poker in Illinois clearly would bring in millions annually) the lobbyists for the track owners would block online poker in an effort to try to not dilute the gambling money pool. If anything these are the greedy we are talking about here. That said.......................one time Lee!!!!
  8. UNeed2Learn UNeed2Learn is offline

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    May 30th, 2012 (5/30/2012 4:14pm) in reply to raisethis2

    great news. Even if IL sucks, it will pave way to more States mimmicking them...
  9. Dan Dan is offline Administrator

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    May 30th, 2012 (5/30/2012 5:13pm) in reply to UNeed2Learn

     
    Originally Posted by UNeed2Learn View Post

    great news. Even if IL sucks, it will pave way to more States mimmicking them...

    I kind of agree with this. The sentiment I get is that regulated online gaming is like a domino effect - once one state falls, other states will follow suit quickly. Not saying that we should settle for mediocrity or a framework that's not positive for online poker, but we should definitely try to support measures trying to legalize online poker in the U.S.
     
  10. willmccoy willmccoy is offline Self-Proclaimed H00dRich BlacKK Fish

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    May 30th, 2012 (5/30/2012 7:48pm) in reply to shakhtar

     
    Originally Posted by shakhtar View Post

    Chances are pretty good that any online poker run by casinos or racetracks, and regulated by the state lottery will be unbeatable for the online regular. They see this as just another money grab with suckers playing a game for entertainment. They take 50% out of lottery games, and 25% out of horse racing pools AND give you a tax form if you win something over 1k. You don't really think these same state people ( who are clueless about gambling/poker) are going to suddenly run a game with 5% rake and frequent player bonuses, do you?

    Maybe not now but at-least it's a start! I guess i may have to move back home if it's really worth it to do so LOL!
    Edited By: willmccoy May 30th, 2012 at 07:52 PM
  11. illinimk illinimk is offline

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    May 30th, 2012 (5/30/2012 7:54pm) in reply to willmccoy

    Illinois may move on this. They offer lotto and mega millions online now and they want to add powerball.
  12. Lengthwise905 Lengthwise905 is offline

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    May 31st, 2012 (5/31/2012 2:43am) in reply to illinimk

     
    Originally Posted by illinimk View Post

    Illinois may move on this. They offer lotto and mega millions online now and they want to add powerball.

    IL has had the powerball for a year or so...2010 i think
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    May 31st, 2012 (5/31/2012 3:27am) in reply to Lengthwise905

    You people are clueless. Looking for every and any opportunity to play online poker, whether it be at Carbon or stars. Don't you see what state regulation would do to the poker community? Not everyone has the ability to move to Illinois...
  14. Rounder Rick Rounder Rick is offline

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    May 31st, 2012 (5/31/2012 5:10am) in reply to lavaman

    If Illinois passes this, I would move there. My state of Missouri makes it impossible for me to play on any sites. I tried to sign up for Lock poker. Nope, MO won't allow. Tried to sign up with Carbon poker. Nope. Sorry, you live in Missouri. But ok if you had account before Black Friday. You can still play then. But no new accounts. Shoot, let me just play WPT Poker for 19.95 per month....wha.. nope, can't do it...live in Missouri. BS. Have not tried Hog Wild. But I am sure I won't be allowed.
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    May 31st, 2012 (5/31/2012 4:01pm) in reply to Lengthwise905

     
    Originally Posted by Lengthwise905 View Post

    IL has had the powerball for a year or so...2010 i think

    The state of IL has been involved with Powerball for awhile but they are considering selling Powerball tickets online, just like they do with Mega Millions and Lotto.
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    Jun 1st, 2012 (6/1/2012 2:36am) in reply to Rounder Rick

     
    Originally Posted by Rounder Rick View Post

    If Illinois passes this, I would move there. My state of Missouri makes it impossible for me to play on any sites. I tried to sign up for Lock poker. Nope, MO won't allow. Tried to sign up with Carbon poker. Nope. Sorry, you live in Missouri. But ok if you had account before Black Friday. You can still play then. But no new accounts. Shoot, let me just play WPT Poker for 19.95 per month....wha.. nope, can't do it...live in Missouri. BS. Have not tried Hog Wild. But I am sure I won't be allowed.


    I live in Springfield, Mo and play Lock. I signed up June 2011. Did did stop allowing new US players for a while but I'm 99% Utah is the only banned state now. Might want to give it another try. I am an affiliate so if you want I'll send you a referall link. Just PM me if you decide you want to.
  17. DaShmol DaShmol is offline

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    Jun 2nd, 2012 (6/2/2012 7:10am) in reply to The Destro

    Anyone know what happened with this? Did it pass?
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