OK – this is the time of year for my predictions. I love this tradition, but I’m going to break it this year because I believe in focused energy.

I believe in the power of attraction. I believe in Karma.

So, I’ve decided to really focus my attention, karma, and energy on only one prediction…

This is so important, that it’ll take up a bunch of my time next year (2010), and I hope… a lot of yours as well!

My prediction for 2010:

Online Gambling WILL be legalized in the USA!

There are many reasons for this… and practically none for this nonsense to continue.

First: the obvious:

We are gambling anyway. Whether you care to admit it or not… the BIG Majority of US citizens are gambling already! If you don’t believe that, simply ask any stock broker, insurance salesman, or marriage license bureau. Yes, just about any decision you make is a gamble.

Second: follow the money:

There’s plenty to be made from legalized gambling, and NONE to be made in this current atmosphere. They are unable to “make money” by prosecuting the illegal gamblers (through the financial institutions – who are the ones really at risk). If the US lawmakers see the light and legalize gambling, they’ll be able to increase their coffers substantially (both from taxes, fees and licenses and from the lobbyist factions that will spend like the health insurance lobbyists of today). In the year; 2000, gambling revenues were $61.4B… in 2008: $95.1. The US tax collectors have to be licking their chops at that!

Third: yes, we can:

President Obama has not made this promise, but he’s aware of the pending lawsuits from other nations that will cost us billions when we are found guilty of breaking the United States – European Commission Agreements. Further, he’s NOT Bush, who chose to ignore it – (I love that), and President Obama recognizes the inability of the banks and credit card companies to enforce the UIGEA. He could easily get behind Barney Frank and get the majority Dems to pass Congressman Frank’s bill. Last year, the bill received 32 votes for, and 32 votes against. But this is a whole new Congress! Rep. Frank will have no problem getting one more vote. He currently has 48 co-sponsors of the bill.

Fourth: We need the jobs:

This is admittedly a stretch, but currently there are thousands of online casinos, and thousands more supporting websites. You can already find casino review sites, casino guide sites, bonus sites, and how-to sites (the best of which is http://www.winningcrapsmoney.com)!

So, there are many other gambling related issues today, I’m holding to this one – and with our help – my prediction will come true!