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    Snowball
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    The end of freedom in sports gambling ?

    New NBA commissioner Adam Silver wants to legalize sports
    gambling..

    but what are his real motives ? control, loss of privacy, taxation.

    He wants his banker-lawyer clique to run it all, just like they own the sports teams, and
    so much else. You won't have a place to hide if he gets his way. And yes, the sports
    will be more corrupted than they already are.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/14/op...ting.html?_r=1

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    Legalization would bring millions into the US economy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sledge187 View Post
    Legalization would bring millions into the US economy.
    no, it would bring billions into the pockets of the same crony establishment
    and destroy freedom for the average gamer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Snowball View Post
    no, it would bring billions into the pockets of the same crony establishment
    and destroy freedom for the average gamer.
    People already gamble you idiot it would just give us a bigger edge in places competing for our bizz

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    I see -120 on both sides coming

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    It'll just turn into oligopoly.

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    a waste..secondly usa not sports bettors like Europe

    Night and day between the two..most Americans do not bet sports

    Average Joe does not even watch nba let alone bet on it

    Legal Drugs would bring in the money

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    JJ, spot fuckin on. Legal drugs would be a great move.

    I don't know how you guys stomach betting the NBA, but legalizing gambling on it would likely corrupt it (more).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Snowball View Post
    no, it would bring billions into the pockets of the same crony establishment
    and destroy freedom for the average gamer.
    This thinking is part of what has destroyed our economy. News flash, the billionaires will make money no matter what. When you have that kind of money, it's hard to not make money.

    Instead of focusing on what profit they will make, focus on the services or jobs these guys create. Making it a win-win for everyone. Everyone gets so caught up in what others have.

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    Legalize Pot, Heroine, all pills, LSD, Mushrooms, Angel Dust, crack and coke


    BILLIONS

    BILLIONS

    Sports would not even be on the radar

    Thread over

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Legalize Pot, Heroine, all pills, LSD, Mushrooms, Angel Dust, crack and coke


    BILLIONS

    BILLIONS

    Sports would not even be on the radar

    Thread over
    Do you want them legized so you don't feel as bad about yourself while you take them??? You junky

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    Widespread acceptance of Gay Marriage or Legalized Sports Betting in the USA

    Which would happen 1st ?? (asked in 1965)

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    Don't worry about it. Christian conservatives and small government Republicans will never let it happen. It will take at least 20 years for all of the fossils to get buried and create the possibility.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buffalo Nickle View Post

    Don't worry about it. Christian conservatives and small government Republicans will never let it happen.

    Harry Reid is neither

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sam Odom View Post
    Harry Reid is neither
    Mormon. Just as bad.

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    People are currently gambling in sports in the US. When is legalized it will be so much easier. Like going to the gas station to fill up gas, buy smokes, beer, a few scratch off lottery tickets and a $10 bet for Alabama to beat Mississippi St at -10. You may have to pay the juice to the government in advance. Like betting $12 to win $10 and the book collects $1 and the government collects $1. But the legislators will find a way to tie it to the local economy.

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    Many experts say it will never happen

    Politicians stay away from it other than the rogue ones

    win win for votes

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    adam silver is a total hypocrite (and what he said specifically about NJ is utter nonsense)

    the organization he represents participated in various lawsuits in New Jersey as recently as a month ago to try and stop NJ from legalizing sports wagering: Before it's over, the Department of Justice also could weigh in. For now, though, the NCAA, NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB have stopped bettors from legally wagering on their games in New Jersey.

    http://beta.espn.go.com/espn/chalk/s...ing-new-jersey

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    Politicians love new taxes more than life... will happen one day , soon probably

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    Quote Originally Posted by smitch124 View Post
    I see -120 on both sides coming
    Theres no juice when you win

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    Free america

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    Cant trust dem jews

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    Quote Originally Posted by Smoke View Post
    Theres no juice when you win
    yeah cause you can win at -120 lines

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    Maybe Adam Silver sees this as a states rights or civil liberties issue. Do we want a government with cameras in our home, workplace, and spy bots controlling our social media so we don't drink, smoke, gamble etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Legalize Pot, Heroine, all pills, LSD, Mushrooms, Angel Dust, crack and coke


    BILLIONS

    BILLIONS

    Sports would not even be on the radar

    Thread over
    the big pharma, mexican drug lords, cia, etc. won't let it happen, too much money being made right now.

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    fellas it means we could go to a game and place a wager at a kiosk inside the stadium instead of deal with Costa Ricans. WOuld be beautiful.

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    All good points.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Legalize Pot, Heroine, all pills, LSD, Mushrooms, Angel Dust, crack and coke


    BILLIONS

    BILLIONS

    Sports would not even be on the radar

    Thread over
    Need to make a run at the presidency Coach

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    Quote Originally Posted by smitch124 View Post
    I see -120 on both sides coming
    I was thinking the same thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Double Bogey View Post
    This thinking is part of what has destroyed our economy. News flash, the billionaires will make money no matter what. When you have that kind of money, it's hard to not make money.

    Instead of focusing on what profit they will make, focus on the services or jobs these guys create. Making it a win-win for everyone. Everyone gets so caught up in what others have.
    news flash.. i couldn't give a flying rat's butt about "our" economy. There is no "us" in this.. that is the lies
    they tell you. I see you're easily led.

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    Just say no to drugs

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    Quote Originally Posted by Biff41 View Post
    Maybe Adam Silver sees this as a states rights or civil liberties issue. Do we want a government with cameras in our home, workplace, and spy bots controlling our social media so we don't drink, smoke, gamble etc.
    you've got it backwards. he and his clan want to DO all that.

    - taxation and reporting to government of all gambling activities.
    - surveillance of all activities with restrictions concerning the location of your book.
    - only certain books licensed to operate in your location.
    - get into legal trouble ? owe child support ? go through a divorce settlement ? your finances and
    gambling history will be reviewed before we can approve you for gaming, sir.
    - etc etc

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    If I had the capability to log onto Pokerstars and play a $2 sit and go right now it'd be a CRIME.

    A CRIME

    what are you in for?

    oh, I pwned a few donks and won $8.80. DO NOT FUKK WITH ME

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    Quote Originally Posted by stevek173 View Post
    If I had the capability to log onto Pokerstars and play a $2 sit and go right now it'd be a CRIME.

    A CRIME

    what are you in for?

    oh, I pwned a few donks and won $8.80. DO NOT FUKK WITH ME

    oh, I pwned a few donks and won $8.80. DO NOT FUKK WITH ME[/QUOTE]

    there are no ppl in prison for doing what you described, so your point is moot.
    if you don't pay taxes according to your situation, that's your "problem".
    but at least you have the freedom now. see, when the IRS has a hotline to
    your winnings, and you don't pay them at the end of the year, you won't be able
    to gamble anymore until you pay them and meet the other requirements they place on you.
    the NBA COMMISIONER and his BANKER CARTEL suits will write the laws.
    by the way, do you make $500 a week on your job ? but you gambled 1000 this week.
    We think you have a problem. And will have to pay more for health coverage. good day Sir.
    feel free to call your congressman's office and pay 100 million to lobby for change.
    Last edited by Snowball; 11-14-14 at 02:55 PM.

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    Legalize weed
    I would buy ounces at a time

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