why do the politicians hate on poker so much?

[buonafide]

they don't hate it - i've heard stories of some notable politicians getting together and having games. Its really about taxes and the fact that they don't want to be bothered with creating a big 26,000 page tax code that works for everyone while dealing with all the other shit on the table right now

[easyweight]

2 things: 1. Bc they suck and lose at poker. 2. I would think its just that they want everything to be really random and real cards

[BMaagz77]

politicians like to think they know whats best for everyone (especially democraps) so in there eye's gambling is a bad thing that is a jumping off to other things like crime and drugs...they also think its such a minor issue that they don't have to deal with it at all..if ppl started contacting there local politicans and letting them know how you feel about it I think they would have to start taking it more serious.just my opinion

[capnjim]

thats right U.S. goverment cant control it the politicians are not make money off it why support it no money in there pockets

[brokenlung911]

because they are greedy they get kickbacks from the casinos so they can exist it's all about money and power

[StackSnack]

Many times you will find that it is what "they" call the right wing side. There are solid religious beliefs which I do understand. As we all know poker/gambling has destroyed the lives of those who have the inability to control there addictive nature. It is the old, "Stick up for those that cannot stick up for themselves" Also one of there arguments is that its such an easy carrier unit to corrupt the younger generation, as it is so easy for children to access many things which they should not!

I do understand where they are coming from but on the other side of the coin, the side which I am on, I think it can be done in such a way with proper regulations and safety nets in place. It can, and eventually will, be done!

If there is one thing we learn and try to hone in these great games of skill is, PATIENCE..... So I shall wait, as usual......

-StackSnack

[layoh21]

vegas did step it up thery were the first ones to doi it. plus the politicians r old

[douglat3]

i think it going to happen in other states they need tax dollars.

[tdeuel214]

Because they don't play poker and since they don't play poker they don't like poker!

[tex]

There's also opposition from the Indian nations and live casino owners.