Good article in Playboy about online sports betting.

OK BK..do agree with some of the points you make.  But just pointing out that being pro-active surely (with answering surveys, writing to encourage legislation) etc. will help to eventually help to bring online gambling (in whatever form) to the US. 

Yes, I don't agree with a few of the questions as well but I don't with any survey I take whether it's about gambling or restaurants.  I didn't feel incriminated though.  The point is just is the opposite...to help make it LEGAL and not keep the government from making us feel like criminals as we do now.

As for the tax issue, that is a concrete reality.  That's why and the only reason online wagering will be legalized in the US.  A fact of life.  The one HUGE ISSUE is you won't have to worry that Harrah's, Boyd Gaming, whatever...would runaway with your winnings OR you won't be able to hire legal counsel to represent you.  Uhh..ask the players still stinging from Bet On Sports or anyone else waiting a bit too long for their check to arrive, cash a bad sportsbook check at the bank, etc.  You get the idea.

Believe me...a legal US book will bring incentives and bonuses way beyond anything that poorly exists today.  Bookies will never go out of business but hopefully less people will get hurt because of the security and convenience of a US legislated business.  Too bad they'll always have the edge extending "credit" people don't have to lose. 

Sorry for getting a bit defensive...just trying to help the cause. 

And applause to New Jersey.  And to anyone reading this...get involved in any way you can to help bring a safer, secure and legal online wagering system to the US. 

NOT A PRO-GOVERNMENT GUY by any means but someone can make a strong point why this instance of MAKING US WAGERING LEGAL & REGULATED is a good thing. 

Rather give up" some piece of the pie" than have the whole pie stolen from me without any US legal recourse.

1. Despite the tax cut-out you WILL be assured your online wagering money is safe and all winnings will be distributed on-time.

2. Unlike current options, the intended daily credit and play maximums will likely keep out of control players within their means.  However, I anticipate greed will quickly kill that rule similar to legal poker buy-ins in the US.

3. Unlike a bookie, don't think licensed companies will threaten to break your legs.  Just ruin your credit rating  

Again, check out the online wagering survey, it kind of summarizes many of the issues on the table.  It's amazing how many states are now starting to write bills to raise tax money.   

www.usgamingsurvey.com

Big headlines are coming very soon.  The online wagering bill is sitting on Governor Christie's (New Jersey) desk to sign or not sign.  If he says YES..lookout for everyone else to jump on the ship. 

Here's a link to that Playboy article:

https://calvinayre.com/2010/12/22/lifestyle/playboy-magazine-interviews-playboy-calvin-ayre/