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Just found this, great listen, ESPN radio, Phil Gordon interview w/ PPA

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  1. DeaconMike DeaconMike is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 7:26pm)

    http://espn.go.com/espnradio/player?...DIO&id=5904009

    This was from yesterday but explains a lot.
    One thing that stood out was the 15 month blackout
    was the one thing that stayed in every bill revision.
    Totally ridiculous that the PPA, who's suppose to be
    working for it's members continues to think the 15
    month blackout is just something we have to accept.
    That's the only part of this bill and most important to
    us players that they should be against the most and
    no accept or side with Reid on.
  2. lordxixor101 lordxixor101 is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 7:40pm) in reply to DeaconMike

    To be honest, a blackout period is likely. The casino lobby is strong, and Harrah's, etc want time to break into the market. Still, 15 months seems extreme, can't see why 6 months wouldn't accomplish the same objectives.
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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 7:48pm) in reply to lordxixor101

    Or one month. Get some dope programmers and get it done
  4. gamma21 gamma21 is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 8:36pm) in reply to ZenEnso

    So do the Dems on P5's now wish Sharron Angle had won the election?
     
  5. MarkFSU1 MarkFSU1 is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 9:18pm) in reply to gamma21

    did this interview sound like this whole situation is inevitable and probably happens sooner than later to anybody else?
    Edited By: MarkFSU1 Dec 10th, 2010 at 09:18 PM
     
  6. Passiveplay Passiveplay is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 9:30pm) in reply to MarkFSU1

    It sounds like something is going to happen. But the PPA doesn't make a strong case for getting people to support this bill. Like Weeen posted, what research have they done to show we are better off with this bill? All he said in the interview is that states could start passing laws on their own. I'd rather take my chances with than than know I won't have stars and FTP for 15 months, and I live in KY which is a anti poker state.
     
  7. Illini213 Illini213 is offline

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 9:53pm) in reply to lordxixor101

     
    Originally Posted by lordxixor101 View Post

    To be honest, a blackout period is likely. The casino lobby is strong, and Harrah's, etc want time to break into the market. Still, 15 months seems extreme, can't see why 6 months wouldn't accomplish the same objectives.

    I don't see why a 2-3 month blackout period max couldn't accomplish the same thing as this garbage 15 month one

    EDIT: makes me kinda feel like casinos just don't have a game plan for getting this done quickly and they just want more time for themselves... it seems it's all about them in this bill, doubt they're really gonna care how thats gonna affect a group of a million+
    Edited By: Illini213 Dec 10th, 2010 at 09:56 PM
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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 9:57pm) in reply to Passiveplay

     
    Originally Posted by Passiveplay View Post

    It sounds like something is going to happen. But the PPA doesn't make a strong case for getting people to support this bill. Like Weeen posted, what research have they done to show we are better off with this bill? All he said in the interview is that states could start passing laws on their own. I'd rather take my chances with than than know I won't have stars and FTP for 15 months, and I live in KY which is a anti poker state.

    The PPA is failing us big time here. I fail to see how a bill that allows states to opt out, which would mean a lot more Washington states would be a good thing. It's pretty sad that the PPA is willing to support any legislation even if it's a steaming pile of crap.
    Edited By: gamma21 Dec 11th, 2010 at 04:24 AM
     
  9. bonflizubi bonflizubi is online now

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    Dec 10th, 2010 (12/10/2010 11:30pm) in reply to gamma21

    OP- nice find. This interview is a must listen for anyone trying to follow stuff. Best understanding I've gotten of it.
     
  10. BMad524 BMad524 is offline

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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 4:23am) in reply to bonflizubi

    Very informative, but it still makes me sick. And I'm not losing my primary source of income. This whole thing has turned into a nightmare so quickly.
  11. doc793 doc793 is offline

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    Dec 11th, 2010 (12/11/2010 7:46am) in reply to BMad524

    Blackout probably more to "clean the slate" than anything else. Make everyone clear their money out and then have everyone on somewhat equal footing to start. Good part about this is that it will require sites to make offers to get people back.

    I guarantee that somewhere these casinos have the platforms ready to go. The casino people are not stupid. Maybe not fully ready but at least a realistic start. There was always a possibility that legalization could come very quickly and they certainly would have had some plans set up.
     
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