Sportsbetting Ban in Nevada?

[wolfman]

i, too, don't believe much will change as most people play offshore or with local bm's.

but the one thing that scares me is, who is going to speak up when a fixed game is suspected? offshores? locals? will the ncaa and/or feds even investigate a possible fixed game? that is what is most dangerous to come out of this bill.

[AussieVamp2]

wolfman, if a game is fixed now, and none of the betting happens in Las Vegas, who finds out about it?

[The Guesser]

The ONE thing a SportsBetting ban WILL do is hurt the Tourist Trade in Nevada. There are many people (I'm one) who like to go out to Vegas, NOT for casino gambling, but for a Football weekend. Even though I love betting on the Net, it's still worth it to me to go out once or twice a year to bet at Vegas SportsBooks and watch the games. Along the way I'll bet on other stuff, but the main thrust of my trip is Football betting. If they remove Football Betting, they remove me as a yearly visitor. And there are Thousands of visitors they'll lose for the same reason. I seriously doubt such a ban would happen, but with Clinton/Gore/Republican hypocrites in office, nothing surprises me anymore.

[Bette Midler]

I'm thinking that a ban on sports wagering in Nevada would have a greater impact on the gaming industry there than many people realize. First of all, sports wagering is one thing unique about Nevada that can't be found in any other gambling venue in the U.S.

Over the past twenty years, casino gambling has been a growth industry in many regions of the continental U.S., whether it be on Indian reservations, riverboats, or casino "zones" such as Gulfport/Biloxi and Atlantic City.

True, Vegas shows and entertainment can't be beat, but beyond that, Nevada as a "destination" for gambling I think would be reduced if sports wagering were banned. Why would I fly across the country to play slots, blackjack, or craps, when I can get in the car and drive a few hours to Atlantic City?

Reason? Nevada offers the recreational sports bettor a safe and legal venue from which to play. All the heavy hitters have been playing offshore for years now, so it is not their business that will be lost. It is the average weekend warrior who wants to get away for a few days with his girlfriend/wife & kids/whatever, who will be less inclined to escape to Vegas so he can slide into the sportsbook Sunday morning while the family is still sleeping.

If a sports wagering ban is in the future for Nevada, it may be time to start looking into real estate development opportunities in Margarita & Curacao. Soon the getaway sports bettor will veer away from Nevada and look to escape to a tropical island resort with all the trappings. This, of course, would offer incredible opportunities the next Trump or Wynn who is willing the build a sports mecca in paradise.

[bsky2]

Here we go again with another 1% issue.

Today in the Las Vegas Sun, there was an article about this Bill and how it would effect Nevada. Sportsbooks accounted for only 1% of Nevada's Casino win in 1999. Nevada casinos don't care if this law is passed because they don't contribute enough to the bottom line. Read for yourself.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/st...510124444.html

[Hartley]

I think the only ones who would be hurt by a ban on college sports betting are the college athletes. I guarantee if sportsbetting is banned, and lines are removed from the papers and internet you would see a huge drop off in tv ratings. I truly believe that a lot of people bet on college sports because it is legal in Nevada, but if they felt a threat from the government they would stop betting. This of course would lead to a drop off in tv contracts which in turn are used for scholarships and other programs.

BTW, on a different note I was just watching the government back down in regards to Elian Gonzalez. How exactly did Janet Reno get her job? If I'm not mistaken she also was in charge of Waco Texas and the Branch Davidian f*ck up.

[AussieVamp2]

I would never even look at college basketball scores, let alone anything else if there was no betting on it

Good point on the tourist thing though, I would be much less interested in going if no sports betting there

I can throw money away in a casino or poker machines right at home.....

[Cons]

Hey, I actually like watching college basketball. Pro basketball (and especially pro football) bore me to death. But the college game is much better. The NCAA tournament is so much more interesting than the playoffs, and I prefer watching the college bowl games to the superbowl. Anyway, it's probably just me who thinks this way...

[thedevil]

Cons!!

Would you watch as many without any action on them

[Hartley]

I think a lot of people watch games if they have a vested interest in it. If you live in Florida then you'll probably watch a game involving Central Florida anyways (if that's your home team). If you live in Wyoming I doubt you would bother unless you had a bet. The only teams that probably wouldn't be affected are one's with a huge following anyways like Notre Dame.

[AussieVamp2]

how many NCAA tournament games (or finals) are one-sided?

me, I'd rather watch the best men in the world play, in whatever league (and this isn't the NCAA, as these are teenagers and assorted others)