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Somerville vs. Butler debate about legalization on CNBC The TV channel dealt with the legalization of online poker in the United States and Jason ''jcarver'' Somerville made a guest apperance in the debate.
The legalization process of online poker is a frequently talked about topic in the media an on August 9 CNBC invited two guests to talk about it: James Butler, leader of the California Coalition Against Gambling Expansion and American poker professional Jason Somerville.
Butler tried to bring up false facts to support his own opinion, such as the fact that online gambling increases crime and homelessness and claimed that online gambling costs governments more than it brings in.
Somerville talked about the benefits of a regulated, legalized market and was clearly more informed about the issue than Butler. Check out the whole segment below and share your opinion in the comments section!