Matt Kaufman at the blog site QuadJacks.com wrote an insightful editorial article about Sheldon Adelson’s campaign to Stop Online Gambling: http://quadjacks.com/adelsons-real-agenda/. Here is my two-cents on the topic: Kudos, Matt! I have long had no doubt that Adelson’s primary motive … Continue reading
I agree with Sheldon Adelson’s concerns – online gambling presents serious dangers for underage and compulsive gamblers.But regulation, not prohibition, is the better answer. Adelson’s argument in his recent op-ed is obviously specious: “So let me get this straight. Proponents … Continue reading
Is poker a game of skill or a game of chance? This is the question which haunts the legal battles for the right to play poker. Let’s take a look at some comparisons: Chess is an obvious game of skill. … Continue reading
The standard dictionary definition of gamble, as it relates to games, has two parts: a. to risk something of value (money) on an uncertain outcome; b. to play a game of chance for stakes. Traditionally, state laws that outlaw gambling … Continue reading
What is the essence of the difference between a game of skill and a game of chance? Most laws set the distinction as to which factor is dominant, skill or chance. Yet, there is no standard on how to determine … Continue reading
Poker is a national pastime, enjoyed by millions of American citizens, in their own homes, in legal card rooms and on the Internet. Poker is a contest between the players, where the deal of the cards is the random chance … Continue reading
