dpberr Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) I still find it ironic politicians will lose their minds over legalizing prostitution but are a-ok with legalizing all sorts of things related to alcohol, weed, firearms, gambling, etc. All your vices belong to us. - government Edited May 14, 2018 by dpberr 1
Chicken Boo Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: Are there any links you can provide showing that availability to "gambling" results in an increased rate of foreclosure? Was the real estate crash of 2008 attributable to gambling or just Americans over-extending themselves? (i.e. buying a house that was beyond their means). Have you not seen The Big Short? An EXCELLENT movie that EVERYONE should watch! 7 minutes ago, dpberr said: I still find it ironic politicians will lose their minds over legalizing prostitution but are a-ok with legalizing all sorts of things related to alcohol, weed, firearms, gambling, etc. All your vices belong to us. - government Hard to run on "family values" and legalize prostitution...although that morality line seems to be getting blurrier by the day.
Saxum Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 9 minutes ago, BurpleBull said: Won't this just open the door for more speculation that the refs are in cahoots with the Patriots whenever they play the Bills and get the favor of head-scratching calls? Do you want to bet on it?
BringBackFergy Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Chicken Boo said: Have you not seen The Big Short? An EXCELLENT movie that EVERYONE should watch! I certainly did. The one scene where the stripper said she owned four condos...had nothing to do with "gambling" at a local casino or placing a $20 bet on a game. Had to do with her decision (like millions of others in 2008) to buy a $400,000 house on a $50,000/year income. Saratoga Springs, NY has a beautiful horse track and attracts millions of spectators each year. They also have a casino/slots. The housing market is vibrant. I just don't believe there is a clearly defined correlation between gambling/sports betting and foreclosures.
cba fan Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: Are there any links you can provide showing that availability to "gambling" results in an increased rate of foreclosure? Was the real estate crash of 2008 attributable to gambling or just Americans over-extending themselves? (i.e. buying a house that was beyond their means). https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2012/10/30/studies-casinos-bring-jobs-but-also-crime-bankruptcy-and-even-suicide/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.061a538f275c https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170103101751.htm There are so many links it is tiring to look through them all. Google them and you will see the same results time after time. No one really refutes it. They just all go along as gov't and local gov't profit off of it without realizing or caring(?) that it cost as much or more to deal with the problems then they get back. This is why locals hold out for an enormous rights fee paid to local gov't when casino is interested in locating in their areas. If they know if it is inevitable they are coming to at least get an early pay day. Edited May 14, 2018 by cba fan
boyst Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 10 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: Why? Who would need to travel to that dump just to lay a sports bet? How would the league(s) get money? Licensing, promotions/ad rev, partnership.
CommonCents Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Commonsense said: Bovada be like ☹️ Can states that institute their own form of gambling block the offshore stuff? I hope they offer something as convenient if they do.
Mark Vader Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 1 hour ago, WhitewalkerInPhilly said: His casinos sure did! Did they go bankrupt or was bankruptcy declared? There is a difference.
North Buffalo Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 21 minutes ago, dpberr said: I still find it ironic politicians will lose their minds over legalizing prostitution but are a-ok with legalizing all sorts of things related to alcohol, weed, firearms, gambling, etc. All your vices belong to us. - government Vice “sin” Taxes... when govt looking for revenue streams... also decreases rate of encarceration... its not illegal... win win
The Wiz Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Legal pot, legal betting, all that's left are legal hookers. Woohoo! I'm going to have to differ with you there. The simple reason is rural areas don't generate tax revenue like urban areas do. In fact I'd be willing to bet the opposite is true. People in Buffalo like to think that they are supporting New York City with taxes. The fact is NYC carries the rest of the state. They aren't hookers if you film it. They are actresses. 1
#34fan Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 Welp! -There goes my excuse for sneaking out to Vegas!
Gigs Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 2 hours ago, jmc12290 said: Can this Trump administration do wrong? MAGA indeed! You can thank NJ and his arch-nemesis Chris Christie for getting SCOTUS, not POTUS, to rule PASPA as unconstitutional. In fact, Trump strongly opposed striking it down, probably because he holds grudges like a school girl.
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 How many people's gas will I have to lock off because of this ????
RocCityRoller Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 So we have two pro sports teams in Las Vegas (Knights and Raiders) and now legal gambling.... what a surprise. 1
Infinitum Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 3 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: People in Buffalo like to think that they are supporting New York City with taxes. The fact is NYC carries the rest of the state. Over 80% of my county property taxes goes towards medicaid, for ppl in NYC. So no, you're wrong. 1
row_33 Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 how big a market is out there that never thought to gamble before? i'm assuming everyone who wanted to was able to find a way. 1
MAJBobby Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 So how long until stadium put “books” in the stadiums ala Europe and the Premier League??
Perry Turtle Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: So how long until stadium put “books” in the stadiums ala Europe and the Premier League?? As soon as the leagues realize that this is the only way they'll get a piece of the betting action (charging a "convenience" fee). 1
MAJBobby Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Perry Turtle said: As soon as the leagues realize that this is the only way they'll get a piece of the betting action (charging a "convenience" fee). So pretty quickly lol 1 1
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