Sheldon Adelson's quest to stop internet gambling

[mmaed]

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/02/sheldon-adelson-was-online-gambling-he-was-against-it

http://www.nationaljournal.com/tech/congress-revives-sheldon-adelson-backed-plot-to-kill-online-gambling-20150204

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2014/12/sheldon_adelson_may_have_spent_too_much_fighting_internet_gambling_the_las.html

Anyone see him being successful? Itchy?

[DrunkHorseplayer]

He's dreaming if he thinks he's going to win this battle.

[itchypickle]

I don't think he wins here. Thank God. Grover Norquist is against him so that helps in the world of lobby power. Frank Luntz has been hired to market FOR us wager lovers. And his basic premise that it will hurt so many 'vulnerable people' has not come to pass under the regulated areas like NJ so far so that helps us as well.

His hypocrisy on this topic is laughable though. Saying online sites pray on the 'young, poor, elderly' when anyone who walks into one of his properties can tell...thats exactly how he makes his $$ by targeting these saps on the slots and roulette and table games. The reality is so huge against him regarding sports wagering and poker players vs the 'gamblers' who just throw money into huge disadvantages.

Be sure to go and sign the White House petition though....can't believe how little attention it's gotten compared to other causes on the site. Link to follow:

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/protect-internet-freedom-oppose-efforts-congress-force-states-shut-down-state-authorized-poker-gaming-sites

[DwightShrute]

Sheldon Adelson is an asshole

[rkelly110]

Watch it, that's who funds Harry Reid's campaigns. Oh that's right, Harry isn't running again.

Don't worry, the Repubs will put a stop to sports and online gambling, 'cause it's a sin to gamble.

[mmaed]

I don't think he wins here. Thank God. Grover Norquist is against him so that helps in the world of lobby power. Frank Luntz has been hired to market FOR us wager lovers. And his basic premise that it will hurt so many 'vulnerable people' has not come to pass under the regulated areas like NJ so far so that helps us as well.

His hypocrisy on this topic is laughable though. Saying online sites pray on the 'young, poor, elderly' when anyone who walks into one of his properties can tell...thats exactly how he makes his $$ by targeting these saps on the slots and roulette and table games. The reality is so huge against him regarding sports wagering and poker players vs the 'gamblers' who just throw money into huge disadvantages.

Be sure to go and sign the White House petition though....can't believe how little attention it's gotten compared to other causes on the site. Link to follow:

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/pet...r-gaming-sites

What do you think his chances are?

[Turd Ferguson]

Watch it, that's who funds Harry Reid's campaigns. Oh that's right, Harry isn't running again.

Don't worry, the Repubs will put a stop to sports and online gambling, 'cause it's a sin to gamble.

Remember he was Newt's 'personal billionaire' last time. Who do you think his 'Newt' will be this time?

My bet is Santorum.

[rkelly110]

Remember he was Newt's 'personal billionaire' last time. Who do you think his 'Newt' will be this time?

My bet is Santorum.

IDK, there's sooooo many to choose from and the list keeps getting larger.

[itchypickle]

What do you think his chances are?

3 in 10 at best.

[chipper]

Sheldon Adelson is an asshole

Definitely... best thing I've read on this forum all night!

[DwightShrute]

What do you think his chances are?

[guitarjosh]

Sheldon Adelson is an asshole

And a big time hypocrite.

[Snowball]

not gonna happen.
the Costa Rican mafia.