Campfire Commentary

Posted on Aug.31, 2009. Theodore Bronstein. Leave a Comment.

George F. Will – A New Deal Worth Fostering
 This article highlights the U.S. Government’s hypocrisy in outlawing internet poker while spending hundreds of millions on lottery promotion and allowing horse racing and fantasy sports.  Howard Lederer and the Poker Players Alliance argue this point and contend that game theory differentiates poker from luck-based gambling such as slots or roulette.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/14/AR2009081401933.html

Online Poker Warrants to be Unsealed
In the New York Circuit Court, a media outlet obtained sealed warrants and other court documents pertaining to last month’s $40mm seizure of funds from PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker.  The prosecution defends the seizure on their authority to operate under probable cause, even without a warrant.  The story is still developing.
http://www.pocketfives.com/online-poker-scene/online-poker-funds-seizure-warrants-redacted-unsealed-4574075

Christopher Costigan – Health Insurance for Online Poker Players?
 Health insurance is difficult to come by for online poker players who are not otherwise employed.  However, the World Poker Association (WPA) provides members with comprehensive coverage at affordable rates.
http://www.gambling911.com/poker/health-insurance-online-poker-players-083009.html

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