Yeah, I know, people tell me that they’re against online gambling because they want to protect me from my uncontrollable need to gamble because apparently online gambling is so addictive, it’s amazing I can stop long enough to write this blog post. And I’m spending money I can’t afford to lose because these kind people apparently have access to my bank account. Look, all money you spend on “entertainment” is optional money that could be spent elsewhere. How much would you save if you dropped your cable TV subscription? Aren’t you spending money you can’t afford to lose for cable TV shows that run when you aren’t even in the house? I may watch a couple of hours of TV a day. But cable doesn’t give a discount for that. But online casinos don’t take my money when I’m NOT playing on them. Besides, I have a basic philosophical problem with people trying to control what I do. Next they’ll be insisting that I drink decaf!
But let’s look at a little online gambling legislation debate coming out of California, where I think there might be a state tax on breathing. The Commerce Casino in California is the world’s largest real world poker room. But the casino refuses to support federal gambling legislation that would allow for legal online gambling. Because they want to protect me. Nah, because they want state legislation instead of federal legislation. That way the Commerce Casino can become the online poker room for California players. If you live in California, you’ll only be able to play on California casinos and only against California players. Who does this protect? The casino. Not the player. Don’t let them fool you.
Coffee Quote: Decaffeinated coffee is the devil’s blend. Author Unknown
