Friday November 17, 2006

poker politics

I found it suprising that an article in our local pro Nevada casino conservative newspaper wasn't written (or edited to have) a completely anti online casino bias. Its even more suprising that it was on the front page.

Unforunately I don't think we have a prayer that UIGEA will be repealed nor that the real indecenciess of how it was passed end up getting reflected in what kinds of people get elected to our governing bodies. I guess we have some hope that those making up the rules by which UIGEA will be executed will be political in nature and will create rules that are kind to online poker. But at best thats an uneasy and unspoken truce.

I wouldn't be completely suprised if we hear about the President playing poker in his youth at some point in the near future. Not for real money of course 'cuz that would hurt his abilities to attract the moralists but for fun so he can "connect" with the blue collar player who might vote for his party next time around. ( Nov 17 2006, 05:01:58 PM PST ) Permalink