[walshemj]

I think those working in online poker etc would disagree - the local monopoly was protected very strongly.

And there are the non tariff barriers look how hard it is to import eu cars

[exelius]

Poker just has an image problem - you don't see anyone getting in trouble over the "fantasy football" sites that are thinly-veiled online sports books. Hell, they even advertise on national TV during football games, so it's not like they're flying under the radar at this point.