Optimal Group, Inc (OPMR)

[Zaki09]

What happened? Why did this board die off?

[Vulcanized Crawler]

no split vote till august

[Vulcanized Crawler]

DONT know exactly when, but, expect a run after the split takes place.

[Eichler8799]

I think so, do you know at which time will be the decision?

[Vulcanized Crawler]

hey it's June 23rd. is it R/S time or what?

[New Waters]

Morning...



Barney Frank’s HR 2267 Up to 23 Co-Sponsors

By Tom Jenkins for POKER NEWS DAILY
May 25, 2009

The Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act, which was introduced in early May by Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and numbered HR 2267, has quickly attracted 23 co-sponsors.

A total of four co-sponsors latched onto the bill on May 21st, driving the number of proponents from 19 to 23. Among them is Joseph Crowley (D-NY), who represents the state’s Seventh District, which includes parts of New York City such as Queens and the Bronx. Also signing on was Bob Filner (D-CA), who represents the 51st District of the western state. Filner is the Chairman of the House Committee on Veteran’s Affairs and has been a figure on Capitol Hill since 1992. Michael McMahon (D-NY), who represents the 13th District of the original colony, became a co-sponsor of Frank’s HR 2267 on May 21st. His district includes Staten Island in New York City. The final new addition to the bill is Steven Rothman (D-NJ), whose Ninth District includes parts of Bergen and Passaic Counties.

Followers of previous online poker legislation will recognize many of HR 2267’s original co-sponsors. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) introduced legislation during the last Congress to study the internet gambling industry and the effects of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), which was passed during the waning moments of the 2006 Congressional session. Like other measures concerning internet gambling, Berkley’s study bill did not see time on the floor of the House of Representatives. Robert Wexler (D-FL), who authored HR 2610 during the last Congress, is also a co-sponsor of Frank’s Bill. HR 2610 was dubbed the Skill Game Protection Act and exempted poker, bridge, mah jong, and other player versus player games from the UIGEA and Wire Act.

Twice in 2008, Frank introduced legislation to clarify the UIGEA by developing a comprehensive list of what was legal and illegal. The first version was HR 5767, which was submitted by Frank and Ron Paul (R-TX). It included an amendment by Peter King (R-NY), but did not make it out of the House Financial Services Committee last June. King’s amendment, which would have called for a laundry list to be developed of acceptable internet activities, was struck down by virtue of a 32-32 tie vote. The bill itself was then promptly defeated after an oral vote. Two of Frank’s strongest Republican allies in the House, Paul and King are both co-sponsors of HR 2267.

Also signing onto the bill is Jim McDermott (D-WA), whose Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act (HR 2268) was introduced on the same day as HR 2267. The bill, which is similar to a measure introduced last year, calls for 2% of internet gambling deposits to be taxed, raising money for the Federal Government in the process. Frank is HR 2268’s lone co-sponsor, as the two pieces of legislation are companion bills. Steve Cohen (D-TN) is also a co-sponsor of HR 2267. The Memphis Congressman presided over a February hearing in the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law about midnight rules. As many poker players remember, the regulations of the UIGEA were passed as midnight rules by the outgoing Bush Administration and will go into effect on December 1st. They were officially adopted on January 19th, one day before then-incoming President Barack Obama took office.

Other co-sponsors of HR 2267 include Gary Ackerman (D-NY), Tim Bishop (D-NY), Mike Capuano (D-MA), Andre Carson (D-IN), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Bill Delahunt (D-MA), Luis Gutierrez (D-IL), Alcee Hastings (D-FL), Jim McGovern (D-MA), George Miller (D-CA), Tom Perriello (D-VA), Gregorio Sablan (D-MP), Robert C. Scott (D-VA), and Melvin Watt (D-NC).

Also introduced by Frank earlier this month was HR 2266, the Reasonable Prudence in Regulation Act. The bill would delay the enforcement of UIGEA regulations for one year until December 1st, 2010.

[Eichler8799]

Hello!

[MORTY]

hello?

[Eichler8799]

Siehste, hört sich doch gut an,wa!? ;)

[Joye]

Found at: http://www.pokernewsdaily.com/barney-frank-hr-2267-up-to-23-co-sponsors-2588/

Barney Frank’s HR 2267 Up to 23 Co-Sponsors
By Tom Jenkins for POKER NEWS DAILY | Posted on May 25, 2009
The Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act, which was introduced in early May by Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) and numbered HR 2267, has quickly attracted 23 co-sponsors.

A total of four co-sponsors latched onto the bill on May 21st, driving the number of proponents from 19 to 23. Among them is Joseph Crowley (D-NY), who represents the state’s Seventh District, which includes parts of New York City such as Queens and the Bronx. Also signing on was Bob Filner (D-CA), who represents the 51st District of the western state. Filner is the Chairman of the House Committee on Veteran’s Affairs and has been a figure on Capitol Hill since 1992. Michael McMahon (D-NY), who represents the 13th District of the original colony, became a co-sponsor of Frank’s HR 2267 on May 21st. His district includes Staten Island in New York City. The final new addition to the bill is Steven Rothman (D-NJ), whose Ninth District includes parts of Bergen and Passaic Counties.

Followers of previous online poker legislation will recognize many of HR 2267’s original co-sponsors. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) introduced legislation during the last Congress to study the internet gambling industry and the effects of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), which was passed during the waning moments of the 2006 Congressional session. Like other measures concerning internet gambling, Berkley’s study bill did not see time on the floor of the House of Representatives. Robert Wexler (D-FL), who authored HR 2610 during the last Congress, is also a co-sponsor of Frank’s Bill. HR 2610 was dubbed the Skill Game Protection Act and exempted poker, bridge, mah jong, and other player versus player games from the UIGEA and Wire Act.

Twice in 2008, Frank introduced legislation to clarify the UIGEA by developing a comprehensive list of what was legal and illegal. The first version was HR 5767, which was submitted by Frank and Ron Paul (R-TX). It included an amendment by Peter King (R-NY), but did not make it out of the House Financial Services Committee last June. King’s amendment, which would have called for a laundry list to be developed of acceptable internet activities, was struck down by virtue of a 32-32 tie vote. The bill itself was then promptly defeated after an oral vote. Two of Frank’s strongest Republican allies in the House, Paul and King are both co-sponsors of HR 2267.

Also signing onto the bill is Jim McDermott (D-WA), whose Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act (HR 2268) was introduced on the same day as HR 2267. The bill, which is similar to a measure introduced last year, calls for 2% of internet gambling deposits to be taxed, raising money for the Federal Government in the process. Frank is HR 2268’s lone co-sponsor, as the two pieces of legislation are companion bills. Steve Cohen (D-TN) is also a co-sponsor of HR 2267. The Memphis Congressman presided over a February hearing in the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law about midnight rules. As many poker players remember, the regulations of the UIGEA were passed as midnight rules by the outgoing Bush Administration and will go into effect on December 1st. They were officially adopted on January 19th, one day before then-incoming President Barack Obama took office.

Other co-sponsors of HR 2267 include Gary Ackerman (D-NY), Tim Bishop (D-NY), Mike Capuano (D-MA), Andre Carson (D-IN), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Bill Delahunt (D-MA), Luis Gutierrez (D-IL), Alcee Hastings (D-FL), Jim McGovern (D-MA), George Miller (D-CA), Tom Perriello (D-VA), Gregorio Sablan (D-MP), Robert C. Scott (D-VA), and Melvin Watt (D-NC).

Also introduced by Frank earlier this month was HR 2266, the Reasonable Prudence in Regulation Act. The bill would delay the enforcement of UIGEA regulations for one year until December 1st, 2010.

[Eichler8799]

1. Yes
2. Yes

[Joye]

What can we definitely exspect wit this investment?

1. Will the shareholders vote for 1:5 re split at the 23nd June?

2. Will OPMR get the 19 mil before the summerbreak of the parliament in August? Or ever?

[contractor10940]

looking like a govenment backed venture, how can it play wrong....right?

RS vote June 23rd

[Vulcanized Crawler]

talk at this point. do dd and you will find the possibility. no done deal for sure, but, i want it. it would be a positive for this stock to get the price UP and let the big boys trade it. not a negative, as most are. this is not a penny or sub penny bb or pink that does such things as a normal way of business in their pinkie scams. first time ive ever been for a r/s. it is still on sure thing

[contractor10940]

when is the RS scheduled to take effect

[contractor10940]

when is the RS scheduled to take effect

[Vulcanized Crawler]

opmr is going down with market in general, but, after the run up due to the barney frank bill submitted. now, come june it may reverse split , which would be good in this case ( i say this one as most i dont like r/s), and then can trade with the big boys. gotta be up above a buck at least. with 19mm held in the freezer, that loosened up alone would make this fly. with the frank bill legalizing online gambling passed , you are rich. wait and see. this is a longer swing than i like but, we'll get there. average down and take advantage, i am

[contractor10940]

Whats going with OPMR?

[stocksniperz]

He told me he was still hanging on to freebies..............................................

[loniee]

Where's the hand..he is supposed to be buying all these cheapies.Or has he all ready hit and ran?

[Vulcanized Crawler]

you need to have the courage of your convictions
and huevos o cojones....to be able to shout from the top of your own SKY-scraper....HAIL VICTORY. PARA LA VICTORIA. SIG HEIL. VAE VICTIS.

[Vulcanized Crawler]

i bot at .55 to .72 and am averaging down now. it's time will come, with or without barney franks. barney is just a plus....with his bill, that is

[Vulcanized Crawler]

well cutting and running is an option, but, reverse split has yet to be announced and, when you have companies with money in the bank and signed contracts, but, you want to have institutionals buying ....(and they usually require at least a buck a share to do so).....well, then reverse splits do work. when they dont work is for infamous penny stocks that have a dubious future at best and / or do it regularly....which does leave people high and dry. OPMR is the exception to the rule that scares you off and that's a shame.

[stocksniperz]

OPMR: I got out last week with a small loss. I'd rather take that than sit through another reverse split. One of those was enough for me. Plus I made the money back times 10 today anyway.

[Vulcanized Crawler]

MONEY in the bank, with or without barney franks bill passed. that bill would just have this stock take off to the moon. this is a good call and the results are expected. nothing unexpected. money in the bank and go forward. pass the bill and unfreeze the millions, even better. never fear, the hand is the man

[Eichler8799]

Hey dumar, what´s your opinion? Should i hold onto my shares?

[Eichler8799]

OPMR 8-K and 10-Q are out! What´s your opinion? Should I stay in!? Bought @0,73 $

Here the link:

http://www.nasdaq.com/asp/quotes_sec.asp?symbol=OPMR&selected=OPMR

[Eichler8799]

any opinions about the 8-k from today?!

[Eichler8799]

AH sell at 0,26 $! Something to worry or no matter because confusing AH trading!?

[Eichler8799]

Volume is very thin...a big buy could blow this away! Hopefully next week! ;)

[Eichler8799]

sell on good news or what!? ;)

[Ducky38294]

It's called a pump and dump !!

[Eichler8799]

The way it´s going down sucks! :(
Hopefully for a good day!

[restripe]

from MWM, Bills Look to Overturn Online-Gambling Ban Article
MAY 6, 2009, 3:42 P.M. ET

By COREY BOLES
WASHINGTON -- A senior House Democrat introduced bills Wednesday that would suspend rules banning Internet-based gambling and seek to regulate it instead.

A third bill introduced by a Democratic member of the Ways and Means Committee would ensure that online gaming companies would start paying taxes to the U.S.

According to a recent study from consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers, the U.S. Treasury could stand to gain $48.6 billion annually by taxing online-gambling companies.

This is the second consecutive year that the bills have been brought forward, in an attempt to undue a move in the last days of the Republican-controlled Congress in 2006 to ban Internet gambling.

House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank said Wednesday at a news conference introducing his bills that he hadn't spoken to either House or Senate leadership nor to the Obama administration about the bills. But he said he planned on pushing the legislation through his committee before Congress breaks in August.

Rep. Jim McDermott of Washington is the author of the bill that would tax regulated online-gambling companies.

The ban is set to go into place in December, after the Bush administration moved to put rules enacting the ban in place toward the end of 2006.

Mr. Frank's legislation would allow companies to apply for a license allowing them to provide gambling services to U.S. residents. Applicants would have to meet the same standards as individuals wanting to work in the Las Vegas gambling industry.

They would have to be willing to subject to a review of their financial condition, corporate structure and business experience.

Companies would have to put in place controls to ensure that neither minors nor residents in states with laws in place banning online gambling could access their sites.

The bill also would attempt to mollify concerns of professional sports leagues by continuing a prohibition on gambling on pro sports.

Under the rules that are set to go into place, it would be up to financial-services companies that process credit- and debit-card transactions to determine which are related to illegal gambling activities.

The industry strongly objected to the rules, arguing that they shouldn't be expected to be sheriffs determining what transactions are against the laws.

Mr. Frank said that Rep. Shelley Berkley (D., Nev.), who represents Las Vegas and is one of the co-sponsors of the bill, has supported a ban on online gambling in the past.

The American Gaming Association, which counts among its members many of the large casino operators, has decided to remain neutral over the issue. The group had been another strong opponent of online gambling in the past.

[Eichler8799]

Good Morning guys, what´s your prognosis for today?!

[insom]

finally stock is setting in the hands of strong/long share holders. All of our pimps hand are strong. Watch her fly tomorrow! I picked up 20k shares on the dip!! This is going to MOVE like 'MIMS'

[insom]

i've been buying on dips all day long! i actually like days like this. The quiet before the storm

[$tock Rev]

morning invisible........what do you think the potential here will be........

[TheInvisibleHand ™]

Yep short term scalpers out- True longs will accumulate embrace the dips.

[insom]

I am in at .76, and have no worries. I have been following this case. Frank Barney is a badass and has a lot of pull. He owned the opposed party yesterday in the arguments presented by the opposed republicans. The pop tomorrow I was speaking of is just imo.

[Eichler8799]

Okay, thanks. That sounds logical! I bought @0,73$ so I´m a little nervous! ;) But I konw hands picks are always so pretty so no matter! ;)

[Weak4WallST]

The bill was proposed yesterday as you all know, it was said that it could take months to actually pass, BUT I read an article that said in the meantime, the speculative interest in stocks that were to benefit from it could be quote "outstanding and good for stimulating economic recovery". They were talking billions in government revenue from regulating online gambling so its pretty much a shoe -in...

[Ducky38294]

Why tomorrow?

[Eichler8799]

Yes I hold on my shares! Why tomorrow? Is any decision or anything else today ?

[insom]

hold tight, tomorrow is the pop

[Eichler8799]

whats going on? MM games or what?

[insom]

Frank killed them in the debate -
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Online gambling is an issue in the US that has politicians at opposite ends of the spectrum. There is no cut and dry answer to the issue, which is why lawmakers have already began lining up on both sides of the fence regarding Representative Barney Frank's new legislation proposal.

Frank unveiled his long-anticipated response to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. In legislation proposed today, Frank calls for a complete overhaul of Internet gambling laws in the country.

"The government should not interfere with people's liberty unless there is a good reason," said Frank, "This is, I believe, the single biggest example of an intrusion into the principle that people should be free to do things on the Internet."

Opponents of online gambling have obviously opposed the new Bill, and Representative Spencer Bacchus from Alabama, who has been a thorn in the side of the online gambling industry, spoke of dangers for children.

"If you put a computer in a teenager's bedroom, or in a student's dorm room at college, it's a temptation that many fall prey to," said Bacchus in a statement, "In fact, studies have shown that the earlier one begins gambling, the more likely it is he or she will become a compulsive problem gambler."

That was a solid point that Bacchus made, however, it exemplifies why Frank is calling for regulations in the first place. Under Frank's plan, online gaming sites that acquire licenses from the US would have to ensure they are in compliance with laws that would require them to verify ages of their clients.

Currently, no such laws are in place and many more children are exposed to online gambling than would be allowed with Frank's Bill.

"The notion that a society should prohibit something entirely because of the possibility that children will abuse it is a terrible blow to liberty," said Frank.

[Ducky38294]

Good morning traders....so what's the prognosis for this stock today without the BS?

[Vulcanized Crawler]

rep franks, us congressman from mass. has proposed to legalize online gambling. this will benefit our stock a great deal when passed.

[koolmc]

so update on the bill, did it pass?