Monday, March 30, 2009
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Land Based Casinos Ready to Turn to Online Gaming Once USA Law Changes
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Land based Casinos May Try to Lure Online Casino Patrons The perfect legislative storm is at hand to force the USA repeal of the UIGEA, and battered land casino resort operators are looking to prepare to enter the Internet Gaming market. Once the inevitable opening of the USA online Gaming sector happens, large casino corporations are expected to try to dominate the market they so long resisted.
Gaming expert Richard Hauser stated, "Land based Casinos, MGM Mirage, and the like will try to use their brand power to overwhelm the smaller foreign-based online casinos. Those companies are no longer able to continue their out-of-control spending on new resorts, and are turning to the Internet as a new source of income."
The American Gaming Association, the leading advocate for the big Nevada and New Jersey casino operators, has been going through a sea change in its attitude toward online Casino Gambling. Once a staunch opponent, the AGA now is a cautious supporter of licensed and regulated Internet gaming in the USA.
Hauser notes the strong political connections of these massive companies, and says there is some expectation in the Internet casino world that the land casino operators will push legislators to adopt a licensing policy favoring them, using the pretext that they should be given special status as USA-based companies.
But the Remote Gaming Association, which represents European online Gaming concerns, will be keeping a watchful eye on USA legislation. The RGA will want the USA to honor its pledges to free trade in services, or else it may continue its grievance before the European Commission. The EC has completed an investigation into USA Internet Gaming policies, and may pursue the case to the World Trade Organization if protectionist measures are installed in new laws.
Still, Hauser warns online casinos already operating that, while the reopening of the USA market may bring many millions in new revenue, "big fish will be swimming in the pond now, looking for little fish to swallow whole. The change in law will present great opportunity, but also new dangers."
Gaming expert Richard Hauser stated, "Land based Casinos, MGM Mirage, and the like will try to use their brand power to overwhelm the smaller foreign-based online casinos. Those companies are no longer able to continue their out-of-control spending on new resorts, and are turning to the Internet as a new source of income."
The American Gaming Association, the leading advocate for the big Nevada and New Jersey casino operators, has been going through a sea change in its attitude toward online Casino Gambling. Once a staunch opponent, the AGA now is a cautious supporter of licensed and regulated Internet gaming in the USA.
Hauser notes the strong political connections of these massive companies, and says there is some expectation in the Internet casino world that the land casino operators will push legislators to adopt a licensing policy favoring them, using the pretext that they should be given special status as USA-based companies.
But the Remote Gaming Association, which represents European online Gaming concerns, will be keeping a watchful eye on USA legislation. The RGA will want the USA to honor its pledges to free trade in services, or else it may continue its grievance before the European Commission. The EC has completed an investigation into USA Internet Gaming policies, and may pursue the case to the World Trade Organization if protectionist measures are installed in new laws.
Still, Hauser warns online casinos already operating that, while the reopening of the USA market may bring many millions in new revenue, "big fish will be swimming in the pond now, looking for little fish to swallow whole. The change in law will present great opportunity, but also new dangers."
Saturday, March 14, 2009
The Lone Star State moves to expand or liberalize gambling
2:03 AM |
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It looks as if 2009 will be a busy year for the law makers and the courts in the state of Texas as moves to expand or liberalize gambling shape up. beginning the year off is the reintroduction by Representative Jose Menendez of HR 222, a law which seeks to acknowledge poker as a game of skill rather than chance, therefore liberalizing its pursuit.
In 2007, the Texas law makers attempted and failed to pass a law legalizing poker in Texas and Rep. Menendez has accordingly introduced a new bill, HB 222 "The Poker Gaming Act of 2009", for the upcoming session. Full details on the law can be found at http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs...l/HB00222I.htm, but it is intended that taxes raised will be dedicated to assisting the homeless in the state.
There are set limits on tournament buy-ins at $100, and restrictions on rake confining it to 10 percent and a maximum of $4 a hand, although operators can levy an additional $1 a hand to fund bonuses, jackpots and promotional activity. There are stiff regulatory proposals.
Turning to the courts rather than the law makers itself is an initiative by a Dallas-based lawyer who has filed civil suit naming the state and the city of Dallas in an attempt to secure a declaratory judgement.
Citing "uncertainty and insecurity with respect to rights, status and other legal relations" regarding live poker such as online holdem, and the deleterious effects of such uncertainty on his Pick-Up Poker business, lawyer David Tucker is hoping for a ruling that will enable him to move forward with more assurance.
Tucker's concept is to lease fully furnished and equipped poker rooms to private individuals and parties. And he's betting on the way the venture is structured to get things moving and legally acceptable. Players make deposits with the firm and are given chips with which to play in "cashless" competitions. When they are done, players can get refunds on their chips.
Taking a wider view, Business Week reports that for the second time in recent years, a serious drive is afoot in the Texas law makers to legalise [land] casino wagering - a move that, if successful, would mean trouble for neighbouring Louisiana riverboats and race track casinos that have cashed in on Texas gamblers since the 'nineties.
Texas legistlators have proposed the establishment of up to 12 casinos with retail, meeting and entertainment infrastructures. The measure also would allow slot machines and horse and dog racing tracks in Texas, along with casino gambling on Indian reservations.
Business Week reports that big tax revenue projections made by supporters of the proposals border on the ludicrous, along with the appeal of new jobs in a recession.
Texas backers estimated that 12 state-licensed casinos would pull in $3 billion to $4.5 billion per year in state and local tax money.
"That's an impressive figure -- provided it would ever pan out," opines Business Week. "According to the American Gaming Association, casinos in the 12 states where they are legal, pulled in $5.8 billion in taxes -- with $3.7 billion of that coming from five states: Nevada, New Jersey, Louisiana, Indiana and Illinois."
That opinion is backed by at least one gambling expert, who noted: "They are really deluding themselves about the revenue projections. Three to 4.5 billion a year? That's just a fantasy. Texas is an intriguing state but I don't see them neutralizing the entire gaming industry nationwide."
There may be problems raising the necessary capital for such ambitious projects in the currently depressed credit markets. As Business Week points out: "Although the recession might increase the appeal of legalising casinos in Texas, the downturn also is making it difficult for the industry. In some states - excluding Louisiana thus far -- revenue is declining. Nationwide, though, it's the lockdown of the credit markets -- and the virtual lockout of the casino business.
"At least three major casino building projects have been halted in Las Vegas, representing about $33.5 billion, while $11.6 billion in projects outside of Las Vegas have been put on hold. The New Jersey casino group once owned by Donald Trump is in bankruptcy protection for a third time, buried in debt.
"Last month, Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., which says it's bullish on Louisiana, won delays from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board on development schedules for riverboat casino-hotels in Lake Charles and Baton Rouge. Pinnacle officials said that even if they could find credit, it likely would cost the company 15 percent to 18 percent in interest."
Finally there's the determined opposition of religious right groups that have strong influence in the state of Texas. Tough opposition has been promised by Baptists and social conservatives, who killed an earlier move toward casinos. And Governor Rick Perry seems cool to the idea, which would have to be approved by a public vote on a constitutional amendment, with splits already emerging between casino and race track interests.
In 2007, the Texas law makers attempted and failed to pass a law legalizing poker in Texas and Rep. Menendez has accordingly introduced a new bill, HB 222 "The Poker Gaming Act of 2009", for the upcoming session. Full details on the law can be found at http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs...l/HB00222I.htm, but it is intended that taxes raised will be dedicated to assisting the homeless in the state.
There are set limits on tournament buy-ins at $100, and restrictions on rake confining it to 10 percent and a maximum of $4 a hand, although operators can levy an additional $1 a hand to fund bonuses, jackpots and promotional activity. There are stiff regulatory proposals.
Turning to the courts rather than the law makers itself is an initiative by a Dallas-based lawyer who has filed civil suit naming the state and the city of Dallas in an attempt to secure a declaratory judgement.
Citing "uncertainty and insecurity with respect to rights, status and other legal relations" regarding live poker such as online holdem, and the deleterious effects of such uncertainty on his Pick-Up Poker business, lawyer David Tucker is hoping for a ruling that will enable him to move forward with more assurance.
Tucker's concept is to lease fully furnished and equipped poker rooms to private individuals and parties. And he's betting on the way the venture is structured to get things moving and legally acceptable. Players make deposits with the firm and are given chips with which to play in "cashless" competitions. When they are done, players can get refunds on their chips.
Taking a wider view, Business Week reports that for the second time in recent years, a serious drive is afoot in the Texas law makers to legalise [land] casino wagering - a move that, if successful, would mean trouble for neighbouring Louisiana riverboats and race track casinos that have cashed in on Texas gamblers since the 'nineties.
Texas legistlators have proposed the establishment of up to 12 casinos with retail, meeting and entertainment infrastructures. The measure also would allow slot machines and horse and dog racing tracks in Texas, along with casino gambling on Indian reservations.
Business Week reports that big tax revenue projections made by supporters of the proposals border on the ludicrous, along with the appeal of new jobs in a recession.
Texas backers estimated that 12 state-licensed casinos would pull in $3 billion to $4.5 billion per year in state and local tax money.
"That's an impressive figure -- provided it would ever pan out," opines Business Week. "According to the American Gaming Association, casinos in the 12 states where they are legal, pulled in $5.8 billion in taxes -- with $3.7 billion of that coming from five states: Nevada, New Jersey, Louisiana, Indiana and Illinois."
That opinion is backed by at least one gambling expert, who noted: "They are really deluding themselves about the revenue projections. Three to 4.5 billion a year? That's just a fantasy. Texas is an intriguing state but I don't see them neutralizing the entire gaming industry nationwide."
There may be problems raising the necessary capital for such ambitious projects in the currently depressed credit markets. As Business Week points out: "Although the recession might increase the appeal of legalising casinos in Texas, the downturn also is making it difficult for the industry. In some states - excluding Louisiana thus far -- revenue is declining. Nationwide, though, it's the lockdown of the credit markets -- and the virtual lockout of the casino business.
"At least three major casino building projects have been halted in Las Vegas, representing about $33.5 billion, while $11.6 billion in projects outside of Las Vegas have been put on hold. The New Jersey casino group once owned by Donald Trump is in bankruptcy protection for a third time, buried in debt.
"Last month, Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., which says it's bullish on Louisiana, won delays from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board on development schedules for riverboat casino-hotels in Lake Charles and Baton Rouge. Pinnacle officials said that even if they could find credit, it likely would cost the company 15 percent to 18 percent in interest."
Finally there's the determined opposition of religious right groups that have strong influence in the state of Texas. Tough opposition has been promised by Baptists and social conservatives, who killed an earlier move toward casinos. And Governor Rick Perry seems cool to the idea, which would have to be approved by a public vote on a constitutional amendment, with splits already emerging between casino and race track interests.
Poker law Launched in S.C. United States
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For 207 years, the United States of America state of S.C. has kept a law against any games using cards or dice, but that could be about to change. The antiquity of the law makes it ineffective in a new era where games and attitudes have changed, and Charleston senator and Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn McConnell has given notice that he intends to do something about it.
McConnell's solution is a new law that seeks to legalize social gambling and gambling-themed fundraisers, and he has introduced it to allow for gambling in private homes when there is no house profit, and to allow churches and other non-profit organisations to hold "casino night"-style fundraisers that do not involve slot machines, video gambling, or sports betting systems.
McConnell referred to the age of the current law in launching the bill, pointing out that if taken literally, it could outlaw innocuous board games such as Monopoly.
The government should not be in the business of regulating groups of friends gathered to enjoy social and private games, the politician, who is chairman of the state senate's Judiciary Committee, said. He added that updating the ancient law would also give fresh opportunities for charity fundraising in a depressed economy where this was becoming increasingly difficult.
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has come out in support of Senator McConnell's drive, claiming S.C. is one of only a few American states that legislates against social and private gaming by its citizens.
However, there may be opposition to the bill; Senator Wes Hayes is concerned about its impact following the protracted differences in the legislature over video poker, which was finally banned in 2000. "It's a delicate balance," said Hayes, noting that he'd rather have outdated laws than open up the possibility of allowing unwanted forms of gambling to be resurrected.
This is not the first time that an attempt has been made to legalize private gaming in S.C. and bring the state into the 21st century; in 2007 a similar law introduced by House Representative Wallace Scarborough was defeated in committee.
Funny enough, S.C. runs a state lottery.
McConnell's solution is a new law that seeks to legalize social gambling and gambling-themed fundraisers, and he has introduced it to allow for gambling in private homes when there is no house profit, and to allow churches and other non-profit organisations to hold "casino night"-style fundraisers that do not involve slot machines, video gambling, or sports betting systems.
McConnell referred to the age of the current law in launching the bill, pointing out that if taken literally, it could outlaw innocuous board games such as Monopoly.
The government should not be in the business of regulating groups of friends gathered to enjoy social and private games, the politician, who is chairman of the state senate's Judiciary Committee, said. He added that updating the ancient law would also give fresh opportunities for charity fundraising in a depressed economy where this was becoming increasingly difficult.
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has come out in support of Senator McConnell's drive, claiming S.C. is one of only a few American states that legislates against social and private gaming by its citizens.
However, there may be opposition to the bill; Senator Wes Hayes is concerned about its impact following the protracted differences in the legislature over video poker, which was finally banned in 2000. "It's a delicate balance," said Hayes, noting that he'd rather have outdated laws than open up the possibility of allowing unwanted forms of gambling to be resurrected.
This is not the first time that an attempt has been made to legalize private gaming in S.C. and bring the state into the 21st century; in 2007 a similar law introduced by House Representative Wallace Scarborough was defeated in committee.
Funny enough, S.C. runs a state lottery.
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UIGEA Under Scrutiny Once More
12:26 AM |
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the Democratic Party's chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and a strong supporter of legalizing online gambling in the United States, is preparing to launch another legislative attack on the controversial Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), according to a Reuters report as the week ended.
Frank has been a consistent opponent of the Act, which disrupts financial transactions with online gambling companies and has caused billions of dollars in losses in European companies, major foreign trade hassles for the U.S.A., and extra work for a confused and already over-extended financial services industry charged with enforcing the act.
Passed in a late-night session of a Congress about to go into recess, and attached to a completely unrelated "must pass" security bill, the UIGEA has been controversial and widely criticized from its inception in late 2006, when it was signed into law by former U.S. president George Bush, precipitating an exodus from the U.S. market of major publicly listed and reputable gambling groups.
Government agencies trying to draft regulations supporting the politically ill-considered law subsequently admitted difficulty in framing sufficiently precise provisions, causing the drafting process to go way over deadlines, and a last-minute rush by an outgoing administration to bring the regulations into force.
Although the regulations have been in place for only a few weeks, the adverse impact of a confusing law (the lack of a definition of "illegal gambling" is a major fault) is already being felt as a financial services industry that is already under pressure errs on the side of caution in blocking "illegal" transactions.
This week a member of Frank's staff confirmed that the respected political leader plans to introduce legislation to repeal the UIGEA.
"The bill introduction should happen in the next month," the aide told Reuters. "Mr. Frank will bring back legislation to repeal the UIGEA."
Congressman Frank's attempt to overturn the UIGEA comes against a background of continued pressure from the government of Antigua and Barbuda, which has conducted a fierce and so far successful fight in the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the UIGEA and the inequities of U.S. anti-online gambling laws.
In addition, the European Union has taken up the cudgels for major online gambling companies in Europe prejudiced by the law. While EU officials have said a negotiated resolution is preferred, a complaint to the WTO is on the cards should this prove impossible to achieve.
Reuters recaps the case of Anurag Dikshit, a founder of PartyGaming who pleaded guilty in December to Internet gambling charges and agreed to pay $300 million in fines after negotiating with the U.S. Department of Justice.
EU industry officials said the pressure on Dikshit to make a deal showed the Justice Department had crossed a major line in its prosecution of cases. The European Commission, acting on an industry petition through the Remote Gaming Association, began a formal investigation in March into whether Washington was singling out EU companies for enforcement actions while allowing U.S. online firms to operate freely.
Sources familiar with that investigation told Reuters in Brussels last week that they expect the Commission investigators' report, initially due last year, to recommend action at the WTO when it is released next month.
Frank has been a consistent opponent of the Act, which disrupts financial transactions with online gambling companies and has caused billions of dollars in losses in European companies, major foreign trade hassles for the U.S.A., and extra work for a confused and already over-extended financial services industry charged with enforcing the act.
Passed in a late-night session of a Congress about to go into recess, and attached to a completely unrelated "must pass" security bill, the UIGEA has been controversial and widely criticized from its inception in late 2006, when it was signed into law by former U.S. president George Bush, precipitating an exodus from the U.S. market of major publicly listed and reputable gambling groups.
Government agencies trying to draft regulations supporting the politically ill-considered law subsequently admitted difficulty in framing sufficiently precise provisions, causing the drafting process to go way over deadlines, and a last-minute rush by an outgoing administration to bring the regulations into force.
Although the regulations have been in place for only a few weeks, the adverse impact of a confusing law (the lack of a definition of "illegal gambling" is a major fault) is already being felt as a financial services industry that is already under pressure errs on the side of caution in blocking "illegal" transactions.
This week a member of Frank's staff confirmed that the respected political leader plans to introduce legislation to repeal the UIGEA.
"The bill introduction should happen in the next month," the aide told Reuters. "Mr. Frank will bring back legislation to repeal the UIGEA."
Congressman Frank's attempt to overturn the UIGEA comes against a background of continued pressure from the government of Antigua and Barbuda, which has conducted a fierce and so far successful fight in the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the UIGEA and the inequities of U.S. anti-online gambling laws.
In addition, the European Union has taken up the cudgels for major online gambling companies in Europe prejudiced by the law. While EU officials have said a negotiated resolution is preferred, a complaint to the WTO is on the cards should this prove impossible to achieve.
Reuters recaps the case of Anurag Dikshit, a founder of PartyGaming who pleaded guilty in December to Internet gambling charges and agreed to pay $300 million in fines after negotiating with the U.S. Department of Justice.
EU industry officials said the pressure on Dikshit to make a deal showed the Justice Department had crossed a major line in its prosecution of cases. The European Commission, acting on an industry petition through the Remote Gaming Association, began a formal investigation in March into whether Washington was singling out EU companies for enforcement actions while allowing U.S. online firms to operate freely.
Sources familiar with that investigation told Reuters in Brussels last week that they expect the Commission investigators' report, initially due last year, to recommend action at the WTO when it is released next month.
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