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10-21-2006, 12:16 PM
Constructive criticism appreciated. Note: I live in California where there are around 400 legalized card rooms.
October 21, 2006
Senator Barbara Boxer
San Francisco Office
1700 Montgomery Street, Suite 240
San Francisco, CA 94111
Dear Senator Boxer:
I am writing to you because I am angry about recent legislation prohibiting transfer to online gambling sites added on to the Port Security Act. It is especially irritating the underhanded way the gambling prohibition was passed. (Of course, almost everyone is in favor of the Port Security Bill itself)
Anyway, what’s done is done. Moving forward, I would like to see a bill legalizing online gambling (or at least poker) that could be regulated and taxed by the appropriate government agencies. If some states opt out, then so be it.
I am specifically interested in the game of poker. Playing poker on the internet is one of my favorite hobbies. I love coming home from work and playing a few hours of poker in the comfort of my home.
Playing poker is a game of skill, unlike most other forms of gambling. Poker players make many decisions throughout each hand they play. Players decide whether they bet, raise or fold on each betting round. In no limit, they also decide how much to bet and raise. While luck will have a lot to do with short term results, in the long run the best players will come out ahead. Poker is a game of strategy and psychology, not blind luck like playing the lottery.
Most other forms of gambling are house games. That means the players play against the casino. Of course, the house/casino always have an edge which make them the long term winner. In poker, players play against each other, not the house. This makes it possible to win in the long run.
In California, many forms of gambling are legal. In fact, the lottery, horse tracks and Indian Casinos all advertise to attract new customers and encourage us to gamble. Hundreds of legalized card rooms are in our state. Why should I have to drive to a card room when I can save my time, money, reduce the risk of accident, and conserve natural resources when I can play from the comfort of my home?
Please support online gambling (or at least poker) including the ability to fund accounts. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Richard S.
Registered Voter
October 21, 2006
Senator Barbara Boxer
San Francisco Office
1700 Montgomery Street, Suite 240
San Francisco, CA 94111
Dear Senator Boxer:
I am writing to you because I am angry about recent legislation prohibiting transfer to online gambling sites added on to the Port Security Act. It is especially irritating the underhanded way the gambling prohibition was passed. (Of course, almost everyone is in favor of the Port Security Bill itself)
Anyway, what’s done is done. Moving forward, I would like to see a bill legalizing online gambling (or at least poker) that could be regulated and taxed by the appropriate government agencies. If some states opt out, then so be it.
I am specifically interested in the game of poker. Playing poker on the internet is one of my favorite hobbies. I love coming home from work and playing a few hours of poker in the comfort of my home.
Playing poker is a game of skill, unlike most other forms of gambling. Poker players make many decisions throughout each hand they play. Players decide whether they bet, raise or fold on each betting round. In no limit, they also decide how much to bet and raise. While luck will have a lot to do with short term results, in the long run the best players will come out ahead. Poker is a game of strategy and psychology, not blind luck like playing the lottery.
Most other forms of gambling are house games. That means the players play against the casino. Of course, the house/casino always have an edge which make them the long term winner. In poker, players play against each other, not the house. This makes it possible to win in the long run.
In California, many forms of gambling are legal. In fact, the lottery, horse tracks and Indian Casinos all advertise to attract new customers and encourage us to gamble. Hundreds of legalized card rooms are in our state. Why should I have to drive to a card room when I can save my time, money, reduce the risk of accident, and conserve natural resources when I can play from the comfort of my home?
Please support online gambling (or at least poker) including the ability to fund accounts. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Richard S.
Registered Voter