I have been reading a lot of posts about the "unlawful internet gaming act". They all talk about the effect that this law will have on online poker, but none look at what it will do to B&M rooms.
As the televised poker shows will still be seen and people will still want to play poker, their only alternative will be to go to the B&M rooms. In most states poker is legal in public card rooms. Though I agree that the law does not make playing online illegal, it does make it very difficult to fund an account online. Especially since Neteller and the other main money transfer businesses have pulled out of the US market.
In playing here in Las Vegas I am running into many online players that have given up on the internet. They are afraid that their money is not safe or readily available. These players will have to change their approach to the game and the strategies they use.
Right now many players have to travel quite a distance to a local card room, but as time goes by I think that many more rooms will open up in more convenient locations.
The poker boom will not end. It will just change direction.
Good Luck
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