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10-16-2006, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by PocketRocket Thank you for seeing the trees in spite of the proverbial forest. $10K is a cheap price for a human billboard on a nationally televised event, as anyone who has ever bought TV commercial time will tell you. And, if perchance, they end up with another Chris Moneymaker, then they've hit a home run with their investment. | A nationally televised event in a nation that can't play on their site. Before the bill, you're right. After it, what's the point?
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10-16-2006, 06:26 PM
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Right. The rape of America will not be able to proceed. I don't see the attraction that people have about sending their rakes overseas. Maybe something needs to be added to that "Play/gamble Responsibly" campaign. Internet gaming in the U.S. has always been illegal, that's why those sites couldn't exist in the U.S., I don't see the point of the cries because you're prohibited from participating in one of those sites if you live in the U.S. Afterall, there's always the opportunity to emmigrate, if it is that important for someone to be able to wager online. Quote: |
Originally Posted by Poboy A nationally televised event in a nation that can't play on their site. Before the bill, you're right. After it, what's the point? | |
10-17-2006, 03:27 PM
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I've been saying it for years...
"Harrahs, we suck the fun out of gambling!"
I'm sure Benny was spinning in his grave with regards to how the WSOP was run this year. Benny wouldn't let "extra" chips onto the tables, for instance.
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10-17-2006, 08:00 PM
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Quite honestly, Bill Harrah would be spinning in his grave if he could see what the corporation bearing his name as become. Though for the most part, Harrah's Entertainment has little bearing or relationship to the bingo room that was started in Reno way back when, other than the Harrah name. Bill Harrah knew how to take care of both his customers and his employees. Quote: |
Originally Posted by smoore I've been saying it for years...
"Harrahs, we suck the fun out of gambling!"
I'm sure Benny was spinning in his grave with regards to how the WSOP was run this year. Benny wouldn't let "extra" chips onto the tables, for instance. | |
11-17-2006, 12:02 PM
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Harrah's will just not accept third party registrations. All this means is that the poker site cannot buy the tournament entry for you. You will have to take the $10000 cash and buy it your self. Quote: |
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11-17-2006, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by scottwire Harrah's will just not accept third party registrations. All this means is that the poker site cannot buy the tournament entry for you. You will have to take the $10000 cash and buy it your self. | Yeah. But if you read the fine print on the UB link, it says "UltimateBet will be responsible for buying the winners into the event listed in the promotion."
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11-17-2006, 01:10 PM
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Here is my take... aka 2 cents... aka take it or leave it!!
I think harrahs move was to protect themselves and avoid lawyer fees for when the government shows up and says "show us your 3rd party registrations especially those from online gambling sites”! The best defense against the current law is to just avoid all appearance of doing something wrong!
I think the announcement actually might have some benefits to some poker players... these sites still want players representing them and this may open the door for more sponsorships, easier to obtain sponsorships and these sites building bigger "teams" of players to represent them!
On the other hand I really do think it will create less participants in poker tournaments and not just the WSOP, other tournaments will follow! I know it’s easy to just deposit the 10k into accounts and then the player registers on his own… or let the player register and then wire the money for the player... however there are enough players out there that will second guess tossing that 10k into the pot and going to play that we will seem some of them pocket the cash and never play!
Least at this point that’s how I see it….  | | |
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