Tories want to bring in a UIGEA?

[DaveShoelace]

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23575170-details/Tory+plan+to+change+the+'dangerous'+gambling+Act/article.do

Doesnt look like the biggest news story in the world so no need to panic, but looks like Im voting labour (i was a lib dem lefty before)

[jakally]

As a true blue, Margaret Thatcher devotee, I would like to say..........

.....Labour FTW.

[Jon MW]

The proposals include a ban on internet gamblers using credit cards and stricter rules on advertising for casinos, bookmakers and betting websites. Foreign internet firms could not operate sites in the UK unless they could prove self-regulation.

It doesn't seem like that big a deal, the cash advance fee on credit cards means people shouldn't really be using them anyway, the stricter rules on advertising are still likely to be softer than what they were before Labour made them softer and I'm sure that any reputable site isn't going to find it too hard to prove 'self-regulation'.

[kinboshi]

I'd prefer to use my credit card for online transactions, as I'm better protected than if I use my debit card.  But like you say, the cash advance fee makes it prohibitively expensive.

[DaveShoelace]

I'd prefer to use my credit card for online transactions, as I'm better protected than if I use my debit card.  But like you say, the cash advance fee makes it prohibitively expensive.

What did you think of the Hopkins fight btw Kin? I thought it was amazing, one of the biggest upsets in nearly a decade of boxing, reminded me of a flashier version of Holyfield vs Tyson.

[kinboshi]

I'd prefer to use my credit card for online transactions, as I'm better protected than if I use my debit card.  But like you say, the cash advance fee makes it prohibitively expensive.

What did you think of the Hopkins fight btw Kin? I thought it was amazing, one of the biggest upsets in nearly a decade of boxing, reminded me of a flashier version of Holyfield vs Tyson.

Pavlik didn't turn up!  Hopkins was immense though, especially for a 43 year old.  It shows he's not past it, and many said that when Calzaghe fought him.  Rematch between Calzaghe and Hopkins (assuming Calzaghe beats Jones)?  It'd certainly attract interest.

[DaveShoelace]

I'd prefer to use my credit card for online transactions, as I'm better protected than if I use my debit card.  But like you say, the cash advance fee makes it prohibitively expensive.

I think one of the differences is that Calzaghe had his trademark non stop pressure, even though he didnt perform great on the night, it was enough to throw hopkins off his game and reveal the 43 year old in him. I think Joe wins the rematch for that reason and Hopkins vs Jones is the much better fight for Hopkins, much bigger money and he could win it.

Pavlik was awful.

What did you think of the Hopkins fight btw Kin? I thought it was amazing, one of the biggest upsets in nearly a decade of boxing, reminded me of a flashier version of Holyfield vs Tyson.

Pavlik didn't turn up!  Hopkins was immense though, especially for a 43 year old.  It shows he's not past it, and many said that when Calzaghe fought him.  Rematch between Calzaghe and Hopkins (assuming Calzaghe beats Jones)?  It'd certainly attract interest.

[jakally]

The proposals include a ban on internet gamblers using credit cards and stricter rules on advertising for casinos, bookmakers and betting websites. Foreign internet firms could not operate sites in the UK unless they could prove self-regulation.

It doesn't seem like that big a deal, the cash advance fee on credit cards means people shouldn't really be using them anyway, the stricter rules on advertising are still likely to be softer than what they were before Labour made them softer and I'm sure that any reputable site isn't going to find it too hard to prove 'self-regulation'.

I would like to know what percentage of deposits from losing players are via credit card, but I'm guessing it would be quite high.
My gut instinct is that this would have a significant impact.

[DaveShoelace]

The proposals include a ban on internet gamblers using credit cards and stricter rules on advertising for casinos, bookmakers and betting websites. Foreign internet firms could not operate sites in the UK unless they could prove self-regulation.

It doesn't seem like that big a deal, the cash advance fee on credit cards means people shouldn't really be using them anyway, the stricter rules on advertising are still likely to be softer than what they were before Labour made them softer and I'm sure that any reputable site isn't going to find it too hard to prove 'self-regulation'.

I would like to know what percentage of deposits from losing players are via credit card, but I'm guessing it would be quite high.
My gut instinct is that this would have a significant impact.

Dunno what % of losing players, but about 37% of deposits come from credit cards, 46% from debit cards and the rest from eWallets in European poker rooms, so yes, would make a big difference.