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I can only assume you are relatively new to this industry to write what you have done in this article. Whilst I agree that the DoJ doesnt differentiate between sports and poker, when it comes to fines for companies and individuals the lack of any precedence for poker being illegal versus sports betting (Wire Act) will come into play so its not factually 100% correct. Your comments surrounding the rise of poker being dependent on sports is completely incorrect however. Poker was actually about 5 years old online before it took off and sports betting was around during this time so its not the driver. The driver was ESPN's televised coverage and the introduction of cameras under the pocket cards, combined with PartyPoker's million dollar cruise. It was these two events that led to its explosion - the rest is history. Discrimination between products will also continue. Barney Frank's bill allows both states and sports to opt-out. I suspect we will orginally see sports such as NFL opt out. Why should the industry "get beyond discrimination" therefore? Legalise poker and casinos first and sports will surely follow. Lump them together and sports will likely hold poker and casinos back and it delays the whole process.