The poster boy for anti-online poker is unashamedly buying up the US Republican candidates to make sure that his casino business is not damaged by states voting to make online poker legal. It is blatant and way over the top, however, the politicians who line up for the cash feel no shame about what they […]
Sheldon Adelson
Poker, Politics And Poolknave PMP
Using PoolKnave Pari-Mutuel Predictor Today is a like a derby match for political junkies. Over in the U.S.A there are midterm elections which will set the tone for the 2016 Presidential elections. At the moment the Republicans are looking good, but, as a left wing leaning liberal I am hoping that the legendary Obama ground […]
2014 The USA Finally Accepts Online Poker
I am taking over from The Magical Tipster and make a prediction which will not exactly strike fear in the heart of bookies because of my uncanny insight, but it is an assessment of what is blatantly the ‘bleeding obvious’. Online poker will happen, and, 2014 will see the tipping point or the critical […]
Chris Christie Is Revolting!
When a multi-millionaire declares he is going to destroy a new law because it is not good for his business most in the political world take notice as plutocrats are the new bosses and demand respect. Sheldon Adelson has declared war on online gambling because he think it is his right to protect his business […]
Trojan Horse For Online Poker
Here is my big prediction – online poker and online gambling will be totally legal in the US before President Obama leaves office. Sheldon Adelson will become a player in the online betting and poker market and everyone will wonder what all the fuss was about. Some on the moral and religious right wing will […]
Online Poker Need More Regulation
The need for better regulation that is uniform across the industry is now the biggest issue facing online poker and online gambling. Yes I know I am mixing poker and gambling but since most online poker rooms are run by online bookmaking firms inextricably links the two sides of this type of online activity. The […]