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Bring on the PR's and news....we need to get a weekly effort of news and PR's going to get this stock really rolling. I can feel it warming up. IMHO Neal
I've gotta think we have to like the volume. The more volume, the more excited I'll get. IMHO Neal
Hi Chris......just my opinions after skimming through the 10-Q and the public announcement for just a few minutes. What I liked about the financials, was that I DID NOT get any clutter......lots of new loans.....large sales of stock, diminishing our value.....large law suits....etc. Looks to me like new management wants to get down to basics and move forward.
I particularily liked the public announcement. We need more of this....this was better than the 10-Q IMHO. Penny stocks need great perception, almost as mush as they need real performance. At this stage of the game (early) perception is very important, and getting out a perceived value to the public is very important to getting the PPS to move upward. I would like to start seeing a PR once a week. All in my humble opinion. Neal
Hmmmm...now that's a possibility....cleaning out a brokerage account. Thanks.....Neal
What's up DD? Vol and no bid? ideas?
With this company, I don't see alot of PR's and other news sources being used to spread the name, product, info, etc. That is a weakness that I hope will be reduced as they come into some spending money. Very important to pursue a course of promotions and brand recognition to get the PPS up and going.....IMHO perception is 50% in the pinkies. Neal
"Should be in the .15-.25 range by summer." WOW! Anyone who can predict stock pps with any degree of success surely has trillions of dollars on hand.......how large is this company? LOL I can't help being negative about companies or people who claim to be gifted relative to stock prices. I do hope for good things. IMHO Neal
Drums still beating slowly!
INTERNET POKER: Tribes working to craft online poker bill
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A Text Size BY JIM MILLER The Press Enterprise
BY JIM MILLER | SACRAMENTO BUREAU | Published: May 07, 2013; 06:29 PM | Comments (0) SACRAMENTO — Representatives of some of the state’s most successful tribes with casinos have met privately to hammer out a proposal to legalize online poker, tribal leaders and others said Tuesday.
Deep divisions among the state’s politically influential tribal casino industry — including tribes in Riverside and San Bernardino counties — thwarted past attempts to advance legislation to license online poker in California, one of the world’s largest potential markets.
In recent months, though, tribes that previously opposed online poker because they said it threatened their casino businesses have begun to warm to the idea. Nevada, Delaware and New Jersey have authorized Internet gaming. And a legal site, Ultimate Poker, started taking bets in Nevada last week.
Congress, meanwhile, could adopt nationwide rules harmful to tribes’ interests.
“Tribes are primed right now to begin moving it, to begin working with state legislators to see something to fruition,” Mark Macarro, chairman of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians near Temecula, said at an online gaming conference sponsored by Capitol Weekly, a publication that covers California government and politics.
The Pechanga band and others opposed past proposals to legalize online poker because of fears that online gambling would undercut tribes’ casinos. Macarro, though, said the tribe’s position on that issue “is evolving.”
Another Riverside County tribe, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, also is part of the tribal talks. The tribe operates two casinos in the Coachella Valley.
Barry Brokaw, an Agua Caliente lobbyist, said “there has been a great commonality of purpose” among tribes and online poker.
“A lot of those tribes have been working together and we’ve made strides,” Brokaw told the Capitol Weekly audience. “I think there is a possibility that something may develop pretty soon, and we can have some serious discussions with lawmakers in the building and see what we can come up with.”
In addition, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians near San Bernardino has also been involved. San Manual, along with the Morongo Band of Mission Indians near Banning, was a member of a now-defunct group that sponsored an online poker proposal last year.
Jerry Levine, an attorney working with the San Manuel band, said he thinks the tribes can craft a unified proposal.
Federal law prohibits online gambling but allows states to authorize games inside their borders. Millions of Californians, though, play unregulated online poker games through illegal sites based outside the United States.
In the more than three years since some tribes and card clubs began lobbying lawmakers to legalize online poker, there have been hundreds of hours of public hearings and private negotiations. Yet there has not been a single legislative vote.
Any proposal by tribes would join, and potentially conflict with, a bill that’s already been put forward on the issue. A second measure lacks any detail.
State Sen. Rod Wright, D-Inglewood, who leads the Senate committee that oversees gambling, re-introduced last year’s legislation to legalize and regulate online poker. His measure would authorize tribes and other entities, such as horse tracks, to apply for five-year licenses to operate intrastate online poker websites.
Some tribal groups strongly oppose Wright’s approach and the disagreement turned testy Tuesday. During a lunchtime discussion, Wright traded sharp words with Leslie Lohse, chairwoman of the California Tribal Business Alliance.
Lohse complained that Wright interrupted her and Wright said Lohse didn’t understand relevant federal law and the state constitution.
Get those drums beating! This looks like BIG business!
SAN FRANCISCO — Zynga CEO Mark Pincus may have an ace up his sleeve after all to save the troubled social games company he founded.
UltimatePoker.com on Tuesday delivered Nevada residents a first taste of real-money Internet gambling, a move that could soon be dealt up by Zynga — not to mention others in high-tech, such as payment-processors like PayPal.
"It's a significant opportunity for Zynga," IDC analyst Lewis Ward says of the company's online gambling prospects.
Billions of dollars could be in the offing after Ultimate Gaming, a Las Vegas-based casino operation, launches the first fully legal poker website in the USA. The move could portend the next chapter in gambling nationwide, since the Justice Department cracked down on Internet poker in 2011.
Sports gambling, if legalized, could be the mother lode of revenue, estimated at a nearly $400 billion business. That could prove a massive boon for the likes of PayPal and other payments processors.
"It's estimated that $380 billion is wagered on sports in the U.S. and only about $3 billion of it is legal because only in Nevada can you wager on sports betting," says Joseph Kelly, a professor of business law at SUNY College at Buffalo.
Zynga needs a little lady luck right now. Struggling Zynga last week reported a double dose of bad news: an 18% revenue slide coupled with a 13% dive in monthly active users from a year ago.
Pincus has one hefty play in Zynga's wildly popular online poker game. While Texas HoldEm Poker doesn't yet permit real money gambling, the game boasts 30.2 million monthly active users, according to AppData.
And on mobile platforms, casino-type games in general — card games, slot games and dice-based games — were hot. Such games landed in the top three genres for revenue worldwide in 2012, for both Apple's iOS and Google's play.
"The challenge there is that the rules for enabling those Internet gambling games haven't been set up on a federal level, and it's now state by state," says P.J. McNealy, founder of Digital World Research.
Zynga filed an application late last year for a license with the Nevada Gaming Control Board, a process that could take up to 18 months.
H2 Gambling Capital forecasts that by 2017 the U.S. market could hit $7.4 billion, based on recent legislation passed in several states that support online gambling.
Forecasting Internet gambling for the U.S. is somewhat dicey, however, because it is such a nascent market, cautions McNealy.
"Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware are just scratching the surface," says Kelly of those permitting Internet gambling. "A number of other states are considering this."
Also standing by is eBay division PayPal. It processes gambling-related payments in the U.K. and other countries where gambling is legal. In the U.S., however, it does not because there is no uniform federal law. "If that were to change, there is no reason why we wouldn't do it (in the U.S.)," says PayPal spokesman Anuj Nayar. The company does not disclose the size of its gambling-related transactions.
Zynga is also wagering on a stake of virtual casino dollars in the U.K. Under a deal there with Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment, Zynga this month launched its online poker and casino games for real money in the U.K.
Regulated real-money Internet gambling reached a nearly $30 billion market worldwide in 2012, according to H2 Gambling Capital.
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On the warpath?
New Jersey Internet Gambling Worries Tribes: ReportSome In California Concerned About Widespread Legalization
by Brian Pempus | Published: Apr 29, 2013 | E-mail Author
The Press of Atlantic City reported Sunday that the New Jersey legalization of Internet gambling has caused some tribes, most notably those in California, to grow increasingly concerned. One of the key issues surrounding the fledgling United States industry is how to give the tribes a piece of the action and make the commercial firms happy as well.
That point was one of the reasons why a federal bill never came into fruition. However, states are looking to legalize on their own. So far, Nevada, Delaware and New Jersey have all legalized. California has not, but some there are still trying.
“[Tribes are] worried about what comes after New Jersey,” Joe Brennan Jr., director of the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association told Press of Atlantic City. “While tribal gaming doesn’t have a footprint in New Jersey, they do have in other jurisdictions.”
“Online gaming is a slippery slope, and putting at risk a multimillion-dollar industry, the associated jobs and the revenue interests to impacted states, without safeguards, is a gamble no one should be willing to take,” Robert Smith, chairman of the California Tribal Business Alliance, reportedly said in a statement before New Jersey legalization.
Under the New Jersey law, other states could partner up with it to create larger player pools for online poker. However, California, for example, might not have any intentions of making a deal with another state if and when it ever legalizes web poker. The state has more than 37 million people. New Jersey has about 8.8 million.
The issue with California’s road to legalization has centered on how to find a compromise among the tribes and how outside firms could be let in on the action.
New Jersey regulators are currently hashing out rules for the Garden State’s industry.
For more on the story, check out the reporting from Press of Atlantic City.
Can U recap the important parts. Reading posts on RB is often a traumatic experience. LOL
Relative to 2nd machine being installed. See my message #1531 on sticky note, and note number 3.........to be installed within next 2 weeks. Message was written on 4/10......to the letter, I guess that would be today. Being resonable, maybe later this week or next week is probably not much of a stretch. IMHO Neal
PS I would hope a large band would be playing and published announcements everywhere would be noticed. But, then....I'm not running the show. LOL
Navy...do you read the report the same as I......the original machine (not the current ATM MGIV) was in operation for only 3 months 12/17/2010 - 3/23/2011, and brought in $266,256 in 699 transactions......average $380....about 8 transactions/day, 24/7?????? And, it only accomodated cash (not credit)? I would find that encouraging. Neal PS the current machine has been operating flawlessly, is my understanding. Although, I havn't heard of any recent comparative financial results since they all happened after 12/31/2012. Have You?
Chugit...thanks for the link....certainly a long report. Neal
I wonder if someone would be kind enough to post the 10K or provide a clickable link? TIA Neal
More tribal news!
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Native American tribes are looking at working together to provide online poker and other casino games, according to a recent report.
A story at GamblingCompliance.com developed after last week’s National Indian Gaming Association annual conference in Phoenix. GC’s Dave Palermo reports that recent action at the state level to regulate online poker and gaming — in Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware == is forcing tribes to look more closely at their options.
More from the story by Palermo:
“We’re starting to see more force behind the idea of developing Internet coalitions,” said a tribal lobbyist who, like many others attending the NIGA conference, requested anonymity.
“It’s a positive development in that it means tribes are finally beginning to embrace the technology and potential of Internet commerce,” said Jacob Coin, executive director of public affairs for the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians.
Palermo also reports that there are still varying opinions on online poker for the tribes: some want a federal bill, while others favor tribes and states handling the issue on their own.
In another report this past week, at CasinoCityTimes.com, Bally Technologies and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation have come to an agreement for Bally to provide online gaming services for the tribe in Washington. According to the story “Bally will provide each property with online free-for-play poker, slot and table games content. The company’s platform will allow Colville Tribal Casinos to offer custom iPhone, iPod and Android apps.”
Some feel Tribes should stay clear of the online gaming issue. They worry about a negative effect on tribal casino's. See this article. Although not what we'd like to hear, it is still advantageous for us to know the main points about both sides of issues. IMHO Neal
Why Tribes Should Oppose Internet Gaming
Robert Odawi PorterApril 05, 2013
Congress is now considering the legalization of gambling over the Internet. Indian country, which has invested billions of dollars in traditional “bricks and mortar” businesses, should be extremely worried about this effort. If successful, many of the over 300 tribally-owned gaming facilities risk losing significant patrons and profits.
Research on the impact of Internet gaming legalization is thin, but the primary study to date (Geiger-Johns 2010) concludes that tribal casinos could lose up to 25 percent of annual gross gaming revenues if legalization were to occur. Controlling $28 billion in gaming revenues is a major economic accomplishment for Indians. Given our history of economic deprivation, who would have guessed that this revitalization was possible? But we should not sit idly by while $7 billion in revenues and associated jobs is given away to the competition.
Indian country response to the Internet legalization threat has been mixed. A few tribes are actively pursuing efforts to get involved in on-line gambling. They see it as simply a logical expansion of the market given technological advances. Other tribes see it as a clear threat, seeing the great potential for unknown numbers of patrons to gamble in the comfort of their own homes rather than visit the tribal casino.
Our industry trade association, the National Indian Gaming Association, has strongly defended the need to protect existing tribal-state compacts. Both NIGA and I in Congressional testimony have argued that tribes should have the same rights as non-Indian casinos were legalization to occur.
The problem with legalizing Internet gambling, as the research suggests, is that it drains away customers who would otherwise be limited to visiting tribal casinos. The Poker Players Alliance argues that legalizing on-line poker would actually support “bricks and mortar” casinos since poker players eventually want to play against other humans as they get better.
But powerful forces in the gaming industry, led by name-brand Nevada and New Jersey interests, are strongly promoting the legalization effort. States, too, are eager to get in on the action and start taxing on-line bettors. It doesn’t seem reasonable that this effort will end with only legalizing on-line poker. Our competitors and their allies in government are going “all in” for full legalization of all Internet gambling.
Losing 25 percent or more of gross revenues could cause widespread economic injury to tribal casinos, many of which have significant debt. Which is why Indian country needs to stop watching this economic tsunami in the making and start fighting against it. If the on-line gambling market opens wide, only a handful of providers will control the market. Do we really think tribal gaming brands can beat out the marquee gaming brands in a global on-line market? A few larger tribes might, but I seriously doubt – as the research suggests – that tribal casinos will gain new customers in an Internet gaming era.
There are actions that can be taken now to fight against this effort. We should be preparing our litigation strategy to protect existing compacts and investments. We should be educating and lobbying Congress to protect Indian country gaming—which employs tens of thousands of non-Indians as well as Indians—to protect the bird in the hand rather than chase the bird in the bush. The Internet might not be stopped, but it can be slowed down.
If we don’t act now and Internet gambling legalization occurs, the ensuing economic disaster in Indian country would be our own version of the “fiscal cliff.”
Robert Odawi Porter is the former President of the Seneca Nation of Indians and currently Senior Counsel at SNR Denton in Washington, D.C.
A Trio of Tribes agreeing!
OK Gov. Fallin signs trio of agreements with Cheyenne & Arapaho TribesBy Patrick B. McGuigan / April 6, 2013 / 1 Comment
by Patrick B. McGuigan | Oklahoma Watchdog
OKLAHOMA CITY – New compact agreements between Oklahoma and leading western tribes mark an historic moment in relations between
WESTERN TRIBAL LEADERS: Cheyenne & Arapaho leaders expressed happiness with a new compact signed Friday, April 5, with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin. From left: Clayton Prairie-Chief, Jr., Gov. Janice Prairie-Chief Bowell, Virgil Whiteshirt, Walter Hamilton, Jr. Photograph by Patrick B. McGuigan
governments deemed sovereign in U.S. law.
One among the trio of accords will likely bring millions of dollars to the state government over the coming years — without a tax increase — due to provisions guiding one-fifth of a new tribal revenue stream to the state.
The compacts ban in-state Internet gaming while establishing the new revenues for Oklahoma, update a tobacco compact, and form a cooperative agreement on outdoor burn bans as part of joint efforts to battle the exceptional drought afflicting Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin and Gov. Janice Prairie-Chief Boswell of the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes signed the agreements in an April 5 (Friday) ceremony at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City.
The gaming accord is first of its kind concerning online international gaming pursuant to a Class III compact.
The agreement led the tribe to shut down an online site that state officials contended was a violation of existing gaming compacts. After negotiations over several weeks, the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes agreed to fashion the new settlement. Gov. Fallin’s attorney, Steve Mullins, said the Tribes negotiated in good faith, allowing resolution of the differences.
Among other provisions, the settlement agreement allows 20 percent of revenues generated from international gaming to go to the state of Oklahoma, while locking in a ban on in-state Internet gambling. The agreement could generate hundreds of millions of dollars for the state of Oklahoma in the coming decade.
The new accords continue Gov. Fallin’s pattern of addressing historic tensions between the state and the various federally recognized tribal nations.
Fallin has sought better relations with the large tribes, even in the midst of a major disagreement over water policy with the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations. Last summer, she inked an historic tobacco compact with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and Chief George Tiger, ending litigation that had begun in 2009 and beginning resolution of a range of disagreements with that tribe.
Fallin has also communicated regularly with the bipartisan state Legislative Caucus, and recently signed a compact with the Kaw Nation. Her administration has sought closer state ties to the numerically smaller but historically significant western Oklahoma tribes, including the Cheyenne & Arapaho.
Shortly after the signing, Gov. Boswell told Oklahoma Watchdog, “The tribe is pleased to announce that this afternoon it signed three agreements with the State of Oklahoma including a Tobacco Compact, a Burn Ban and a Settlement Agreement under the terms of its Class III Gaming Compact.
“The Tobacco Compact and Burn Ban Agreements are identical to compacts signed by the Kaw Nation a few days ago. The Settlement Agreement effectively shuts down the Tribes online social gaming network, including Pokertribes.com, inside the United States in exchange for an Agreement that the Tribes be allowed to operate the site internationally pursuant to international standards and each specific country’s jurisdictional requirements consistent with all state of Oklahoma and U.S. federal laws.
“The Tribes plan to bring this exciting new product to the international market in the very near future. We appreciate the support and cooperation of Gov. Fallin of the State of Oklahoma and her staff in making this an historic day for the Cheyenne & Arapaho people. We look forward to working with the State in the future for the common good of our collective peoples.”
Friday evening, Brian Foster of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) applauded the accord in a statement sent to Oklahoma Watchdog. He commented, “The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association has been informed that a member Tribe has entered into an agreement with the State of Oklahoma to insure the citizens within the State cannot participate in Internet Gaming off Indian Lands as set forth in the Model Tribal Gaming Compact passed by the Oklahoma citizens in November 2004.
“Since this agreement has affected a site currently in operation, the OIGA office of the Chairman supports the Tribe in the cease and desist of the Internet site within the jurisdiction of the United States of America and any other jurisdiction which might have laws prohibiting its citizens from such forms of Gaming.
“The OIGA looks forward to assisting our member tribes as they are joining a rapidly changing and developing international gaming industry. Worldwide projections show the annual marketplace to be at $30 billion. This is the next step in generating much needed revenue for Oklahoma Tribes and the State of Oklahoma.”
Foster concluded, “I applaud the dual effort between the State of Oklahoma and the Tribes to open the pathway for international gaming. This continues an already mutually beneficial partnership which will ensure future economic growth and continued success for all citizens of Oklahoma.
“We look forward to adding to millions of dollars in education revenue, millions of dollars in goods and services, and the over 80,000 jobs that have been created, much of which are in rural areas outside of the already blossoming metropolitan areas.”
Tribal nations have a unique situation with respect to federal law. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act exempted the Tribes from the Wire Act and the 2006 federal law which prohibited Internet gaming in the United States and by U.S. citizens.
Earlier this week, on April 3 (Wednesday), the Cheyenne & Arapaho Gaming Commission approved implementation of technical standards for Internet Gaming in non-USA markets where such gaming is not illegal, pledging to abide by all relevant federal laws.
In Friday’s settlement agreement, the State and the Tribes agreed that “approval of the National Indian Gaming Commission, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Department of the Interior may be beneficial, but is not necessary for this Agreement to be in full force and effect.”
Additionally, the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal Legislature approved measures supporting Gov. Boswell’s decision to sign the accords.
You may contact Patrick B. McGuigan, Oklahoma City bureau chief for the Watchdog.org network, at Patrick@capitolbeatok.com and follow us on Twitter: @capitolbeatok.
Thanks Navy.......hope this stock goes wild after the K and continues. But, chances are it will take some time to grow the company and the pps. Americans need to get high on holding real gold in their hands like the Europeans......then the machines may start to look more like an ATM......and be more acceptable to the population and the mall management.
For now, I'm a holder and will continue to add to my position in PMXO. I enjoy reading the posts on this board. I don't often have a lot of time, so browsing the verbage is where I'm at a lot. Good Luck everyone. Neal
I called Meris today at 9:15 AM, ARIZONA time. The following is a general recap of my approximately 30 minute phone call with her:
(my background....Age 69 astronomer, owner and curator of privately owned High Knoll Observatory in Southern Arizona, and business owner of a large multi-line insurance agency. Professional writer and columist. Other than that, I'm boring)
1. Meris claimed she loves Chris and there is a job opening for him at PMXO.
2. There has been more than one machine completely built. Patent is pending.
3. A second machine should be installed within the next two weeks.
4. The first machine has operated flawlessly.
5. Silver might be considered for the machine in the future, but only for targeted markets. Platinum is much more likely.
6. March's Q should be out shortly.
7. Machines will not be installed in any Wells Fargo bank location. The partnership was to cement legitimizing sales and handling any refunds with a recognized Bank.
8. The K report should should be out this week, and it should be significantly different and better than the previous one.
9. Wall Street Profit Search is NOT contracted or connected to PMXO in any way.
10. Meris does own shares. In fact, she is the largest shareholder.
11. Meris is NOT on the board and receives no salary for being the managing director. She works a 40 plus hour work week for PMXO.
12. I asked, then, why is she here? Her husband is Mark (that means something to the board?) who is an aviation attorney and he asked her to take control. Plus, she is the largest shareholder, and therefore, has more interest in suceeding than anyone else.
No editing....must go....catch everyone later. Make your comments. I'm intersted. She did say she was disappointed in the pps....I said I wasn't, because I'm buying. Good Luck all. Neal
"What we have here is a failure to communicate!" That seems to sum up your problems with the company, and you put it very well. Thanks for the info and fo sharing your thoughts. I would agree that better communications are not only desirious, but necessary for the success of this stock. Here's hoping to see an improvement. And if you make that phone call, please let the board know the results. Neal
Hi Chris...could U expand on the "being run" part? What parts are you familar with........do you know any of the management? Are you located near their home office and have visited there? Any first hand knowledge or just a general statement you were making? Thanks......not trying to be critical, just trying to see if anyone has any first hand knowledge of some of the operations. Thanks....Neal
OK...got sucked in....a few thousand dollars at .04 Thursday and Friday. Hope I bring good luck....I'm never comfortable with pennies, but it could be a good one. Neal
Here's some current news.....
Native American tribes are looking at working together to provide online poker and other casino games, according to a recent report.
A story at GamblingCompliance.com developed after last week’s National Indian Gaming Association annual conference in Phoenix. GC’s Dave Palermo reports that recent action at the state level to regulate online poker and gaming — in Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware == is forcing tribes to look more closely at their options.
More from the story by Palermo:
“We’re starting to see more force behind the idea of developing Internet coalitions,” said a tribal lobbyist who, like many others attending the NIGA conference, requested anonymity.
“It’s a positive development in that it means tribes are finally beginning to embrace the technology and potential of Internet commerce,” said Jacob Coin, executive director of public affairs for the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians.
Palermo also reports that there are still varying opinions on online poker for the tribes: some want a federal bill, while others favor tribes and states handling the issue on their own.
In another report this past week, at CasinoCityTimes.com, Bally Technologies and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation have come to an agreement for Bally to provide online gaming services for the tribe in Washington. According to the story “Bally will provide each property with online free-for-play poker, slot and table games content. The company’s platform will allow Colville Tribal Casinos to offer custom iPhone, iPod and Android apps.”
Never mind....looks like he moderates 13 boards.....IMHO Neal
Do U guys know the Wallllstreetmyway guy from past postings....or was that an attempt at a pump? Neal
I guess the question is who raised the price....the MM's or the company, or is that really the same thing.? Regardless....something is up....up....up. IMHO Neal
Navyvet.....your thoughts on the 100 volume? TIA
What's with the 100 vol to set the price up over 3 cents more than opening....they just setting you guys up to buy at a higher pps? Anyone?
Wow! Great news! Did your friend mention what type of dounut was their favorit? That would be interesting too. LOL
Not really that hard JT.....I have 348,440 ants in my farm. Hold on....make that 348,441. So, it's really quite easy.....just a minute....make that 348,443, those were triplicates. Never mind..........I guess you had a valid point. Hmmmmm now 348,449. GL all. Get your shares before the pps starts moving like my any farm... IMHO Neal
Good Grief Stock....had to post it three times? I think there's a parot in your family woodpile, somewhere. LOL
LOL I'd suggest you order a cert for them....frame it and put it on a wall in a prominant place.....then show your grandchildren, PROOF of your investing skills!
Thanks for your posts Nubedo and DD.....very informative. No transfer agent does seem to create certain problems at the very least. GL everyone. Neal
Thanks all....doing real well with titanium plays....need the offset....will contact them directly. Good luck here.....Neal
DD....if you're holding this stock...say you're with E-Trade....how do you get it off your books (sitting there inflating your holdings?) Is there a way you know of to have E-Trade dump them....donate them....destroy them? Thanks
My initial starting buy with this was around 26.00 (mid-dec 2012)...now (1/5/2013) we're at 32.23...steady rise in pps.......T is in demand and a future big product. Why no more interest here? Hello???????
I'm liking this one. Think I'll move all the TIE funds here after they cash us out. Like the recent financial picture here.....IMHO Neal
The last time I tried (1-2 months ago) could not trade ATIG on E-Trade.
Gearing up!
As the lame duck session drags on, online poker advocates from the commercial casino industry in the nation’s capital are engaged in a “full-court press” to get something done, said Frank Fahrenkopf, president of the industry’s top lobbying group.
“Without swift congressional action, the U.S. will soon see the largest expansion of legal gambling in its history,” he warned.
The odds are long to turn around what Fahrenkopf describes as a “status quo year” for online gaming efforts on behalf of the country’s leading gaming firms. The American Gaming Association consists of giants such as MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment.
The lame duck push marks the final attempt of 2012 from what he outlined in a January op-ed.
Fahrenkopf said he’s hopeful about the draft of bill from Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) and Jon Kyl (R-AZ) and didn’t want to speculate on web poker being legalized under an omnibus bill.
The bill would likely be poker-only. Poker is widely regarded as skill-based and might be the only form of web gambling that could get widespread support one day.
However, poker is viewed by many in the industry — especially tech firms headquartered in Nevada — as a gateway into other games. Whether a Reid-Kyl bill could give room for states to oversee online slots, for example, within their boarders remains to be seen.
Fahrenkopf said that the proposal is still a “work in progress.”
The issue is extremely delicate.
An online poker site, by nature, requires a large pool of players to make it thrive. Thus, intrastate poker sites don’t make a whole lot of sense for businesses seeking to maximize their profits. A federal bill would make it easier for nationwide liquidity.
But, the game of poker, since the house collects a small part of each pot, isn’t quite the cash cow when compared to other casino games. For example, live poker in Nevada makes only a tiny piece of overall gaming revenue.
So, poker as an enjoyable pastime for many has been caught in an awkward political spot. It’s simultaneously the grand prize for the commercial casino games industry on Capitol Hill and a placeholder of sorts in the intrastate context.
The commercial casino industry is only one part to the puzzle, as tribal casinos and state lotteries are also looking to get in on the action. Fahrenkopf said that lotteries — which gained new power in December 2011 — are the “loudest folks against this legislation.”
Fahrenkopf admitted that most lawmakers on Capitol Hill haven’t paid much attention to the issue and if efforts don’t materialize in the lame duck, it’s back to the drawing board.
While online casino games still remain far out on the horizon, 2012 has been productive for gambling businesses, as many states have looked to authorizing land-based commercial casinos, as well as online lottery sales, to shore up their budget deficits.
In that sense, real-money wagering has been a huge winner this year.