Friday, December 3, 2010

November Wrap Up and December Goals

Before I post results for the month of December, I'd just like to blog about what is happening in the Senate in regards to the future of online poker. In 2006, a bill was passed (UIGEA) which would prohibit US players from playing online poker. UIGEA states that it is illegal for financial institutions to accept or send money to online gambling sites. Long story short, this weekend the Senate is voting on a bill that would regulate online gambling in the United States in the near future. The official bill hasn't found its way online yet, but I'm sure it will later this weekend. More information can be found here on twoplustwo.

I'm ecstatic about the possibility of this passing so soon. The second poker boom could happen in the next year or two. My favorite quote of the year:

"Michelle Minton, Director of the Insurance Studies project at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, supports Sen. Reid's change of heart. "Not only is a ban impossible, but legalizing the activity could result in increased tax revenue, job creation and economic growth," said Minton. "While some politicians might personally find online wagering distasteful, it is not their job to babysit adult Americans, especially when almost every state has some form of legalized land-based gambling such as casinos and state lotteries."

Okay now on to results for November. They aren't as solid as I would have hoped, but I only put in half of the volume I was aiming for. The month started out fantastic. Alain and I brought down over 500 during our first lockdown of the month. Things were looking great as I was well on pace for one of my biggest months ever. Then apparently the cashout curse (lol) decided to come along and spoil the fun.



Addicted19 had another solid month as well:



My goals for this month are to play 1,000 games. I'm going to create a schedule that will force me to play so I can achieve this goal. I'm playing the 3s again because I had to cashout for bills and such, but I could be playing the 6s (if I wasn't such a br nit).

Good luck in December, and keep your fingers crossed about the bill being passed this weekend.

-LUCKBOX

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