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Add another state to the list: A “surprise amendment” in Hawaii has seen a proposal to regulate online poker in the state introduced and already winning its first committee vote. Keep reading.
Great, Nathan, but when are we actually going to see on of these puppies pass and get implemented ??? It seems like everyone wants it, but no one will take the plunge. Maybe Nevada will be first.
@Poker Dude 227095 wrote:
Great, Nathan, but when are we actually going to see on of these puppies pass and get implemented ??? It seems like everyone wants it, but no one will take the plunge. Maybe Nevada will be first.
I think what is happening is good, its indicating a trend that US states don’t want to be left out.
Once one state regulates.. just watch all the other states follow very quickly.
Yeah I don’t really think Hawaii’s going to be the first state to regulate online gambling, but it is very interesting to see how many states are moving (quickly) in that direction.
It seems to me that Nevada’s bid for regulated online gambling will probably be the one most likely to succeed.
We need a prominent state to pass, and only 1. If one implements online gambling, the rest will follow. But, nobody wants to be first. I don’t see it happening this year or next – sorry to be a downer.
@Poker Dude 227169 wrote:
We need a prominent state to pass, and only 1. If one implements online gambling, the rest will follow. But, nobody wants to be first. I don’t see it happening this year or next – sorry to be a downer.
I’m with you on this. I think when elections are near, thats when all the action will happen.
I don’t know … I can still imagine it happening in Nevada, especially now that Steve Wynn is in the game.
But don’t get me wrong, I still don’t think these new state icasino laws would be good for existing affiliates. The best solution for us would be a new federal law that allows international gaming sites. And that one is a longshot, I agree.
Still, I’m finding it really interesting watching so many states scramble to figure this issue out. If nothing else, this might put to rest the whole “gambling is evil” b.s. that used to be such a knee-jerk political talking point.
@Nathan 227178 wrote:
I don’t know … I can still imagine it happening in Nevada, especially now that Steve Wynn is in the game.
But don’t get me wrong, I still don’t think these new state icasino laws would be good for existing affiliates. The best solution for us would be a new federal law that allows international gaming sites. And that one is a longshot, I agree.
Still, I’m finding it really interesting watching so many states scramble to figure this issue out. If nothing else, this might put to rest the whole “gambling is evil” b.s. that used to be such a knee-jerk political talking point.
The whole gambling is evil bs is never going to go away.. its politicians just pandering to interest groups who can send you votes. But it just shows that when it comes down to the crunch in todays economy, for politicians money is important. They are just wanting for someone to go first, and the rest will jump in.
With laws in the US, what takes precedent… state laws or federal laws? Like if US states allow internet gambling, what about UIGEA?
