Barack Obama elected 44th President of the United States

[MJPerry]

After what turned out to be one of the most exciting and well-documented political events of our lifetime, Barack Hussein Obama II secured a landslide victory over Republican rival John McCain to become President-elect.

Obama is the first ever African-American President and the first Democrat in office since Bill Clinton in 2001.

John McCain surrendered his campaign last night after it became clear that a Democratic landslide was underway: "My friends, we have come to the end of a long journey. The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly," Mr McCain said.

Obama’s election could mean good things for online gambling. Most viewpoints are based on political opinion but one business assessment, published by brokers Merrill Lynch, predicted a more open market:

"We think it could ultimately pave the way for online gaming regulation rather than prohibition," the broker said, citing the moves made by Democratic congressman Barney Frank to repeal the UIGEA. "There have been separate acts to legalise internet gambling as well as those that particularly target poker and other games of skill. We think that with a Democrat president and Democrat-dominated Congress, such legislation would likely have a greater chance of being passed through."

[Peter Poe Mercado]

Now is the time for change folks.Obama is the man.

[bbonline]

I'm not fully down with him. Can't say i trust him straight up. Afterall, what kind of person that can't show his own Birth Certificate?

[iflopsets]

He's said alot, let's see if he can back it up!
It's his time to change, all the greats have taken control during economic struggle.

[Davega]

With all of the bailouts and hence the need for tax revenue, maybe Congress will come to the realization that online poker is an untapped source and actually take steps to regulate rather than eliminate it.

[bbonline]

He's said alot, let's see if he can back it up!
It's his time to change, all the greats have taken control during economic struggle.

Well its gon be tough for him to do that. He'll need all the help he could get.

[Rusko]

Lets face it folks whatever Obama turns out to be like he can't fail to be an improvment on the last mug!

[ponceD]

WTF kind of change are we talking about people. I never heard any details. If his idea of change is wealth redistribution then he can shove his " change " up his ass. I want my own money, not the governement to give it to the projects and lazy fucks who will not get a job.

[DeeYakaBaka]

I want my own money, not the governement to give it to the projects and lazy fucks who will not get a job.

what age are u?

[ponceD]

Old enough to know I don't like Socialism and thats where the United States is headed. I work hard for my money and see lots of people in my country who do not. I just don't agree with most liberal ideals. Have you lived in the United States Dee?