URGENT Update From NROG (Posted Friday at 3pm)

[1p0kerboy]

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Why don't the poker company's put in some automated things on the poker networks so that EVERYONE that plays online knows about this and can call?


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Good idea.

Everybody is being far to nonchelant and we are all waiting for the other to do something.

Even here at 2+2 Mason made a comment that he was not obligated to do anything.

Rediculous.

[TruFloridaGator]

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Why don't the poker company's put in some automated things on the poker networks so that EVERYONE that plays online knows about this and can call?

I mean, I play on party poker and they auto post things like "the 200k guaranteed is starting in 15 minutes." Why not do the same thing but say "Online gaming may become illegal, call your senators"?

This is obviously something the online poker sites don't want happening.

XraySpeX

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Good thought.

[Gringo777]

I totally agree and have emailed a couple of sites the PPA announcements asking for their involvement (with some success). If i owned a site, i would be thinking about some type of infomercial stating the case in favor of invidual freedom,etc.

[Grey]

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Hello,

My name is xxxx. I'm a monthly contributor to the DNC and a veteran. This is only the second time I have ever contacted any congresspersons about an issue.

I'm writing about Senator Frist's attempts to attach language to an upcoming defense bill that will in effect ban internet poker. You as the ranking Democrat have the power to stop this.

Not only is it an underhanded way to curtail our freedoms which should offend everyone concerned with funding our troops, but it is also hypocritical. Poker involves a degree of skill that the state lotteries, horse betting, and casino gambling do not.

In my opinion the United States should instead regulate internet poker so that poker websites can be based in the United States and pay taxes to us.

Thank you for your time.

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[Mr.K]

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Why don't the poker company's put in some automated things on the poker networks so that EVERYONE that plays online knows about this and can call?

I mean, I play on party poker and they auto post things like "the 200k guaranteed is starting in 15 minutes." Why not do the same thing but say "Online gaming may become illegal, call your senators"?

This is obviously something the online poker sites don't want happening.

XraySpeX

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Good thought.

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I think the reason they don't do this is that it might scare off quite a few recreational players, leading to reduced revenues and player base growth. In other words, for the online cardrooms, the cost of direct action (via text message broadcasts) is likely higher than the benefit that would result from it. Just a thought.

[Dennisa]

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Dear Mr. Taylor:



Thank you for contacting me regarding Internet gambling. I appreciate the opportunity to respond to your views on this issue.



As you may know, on July 11, 2006, the House of Representatives passed H.R.4411, the Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act. This bill would prohibit financial institutions from processing payments for online wagers. H.R.4411 would also amend the 1961 Wire Act, which outlawed gambling over telephone lines, to specifically include the Internet.



The Senate will now begin considering H.R.4411. Please know that I will keep your views in mind when this bill comes to the Senate floor.



Again, thank you for writing to me. Do not hesitate to contact me again about this or any other issue of concern to you.

Barbara Boxer
United States Senator


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While I absolutely adore Barbara Boxer, and would be courting her religiously if I were 40 years older, that is hardly an answer. I want to see a senator give an opinion. I know that we're not going to get a "don't worry, this won't pass while I'm in the senate" reply, but I at least want to see a "I agree with your viewpoint and will seek to act strongly in opposition of this amendment" response. Senator Boxer's reply is basically "I'll keep you in mind."

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The reply I got from Feinstein was she is voting for the bill to save the children. At least Boxer gives some hope.

[runner4life7]

before i talk im semi-drunk

rediculous it ridiculous

secondly, if i was party poker i wouldnt mention that poker might become illegal because it might cause a sense of fear or paranoia and thats the last thing i want as a poker company.

[ubercuber]

Thank goodness someone is looking out for the childrens hard earned money and making sure they spend it all on fast food and cd's instead of squandering it on poker. To every degenerate who lost money on Party Blackjack and blamed it on their kids to weasel out of paying up...nice going losers.

[nrog]

Thanks from NROG. We'll correct this now.

[GGrey]

WAY too long, but I think the content's good.

Senator,

The purpose of this message is to inform you that as a voting member of your state, I am against Senator Frist's attempt to attach provisions against online gambling to the Department of Defense Authorization bill that is to be reviewed next week.

Altruistically, the goal of this provision may be to cut down on gambling degeneracy, or to prevent the youth of America from squandering what little funds they may have acquired, but the passing of the bill will not fulfill it. The ban of online gambling will only force pathological addicts to find other means of throwing their money away. There are still home games, casinos, even liquor store lottery tickets and scratchcards. Or what about alcohol, cigarettes, and adult entertainment? Where are the bans and restrictions on these means of degeneracy? I am not comparing apples to oranges, and by no means should a government be responsible for policing the individual's morality when he can't hurt anyone but himself.

The ready availability of online gambling does not equate to a mass proliferation of degenerates. Money management is the responsibility of each citizen, NOT the government. Failure by overspending is at the fault of the user. If Congress feels the need to have an active role in citizens' accounting, then why isn't the government doing our taxes? Just because the means of gambling addiction is available does not mean every John Smith will succumb to it. If that were the case, the ownership of any sort of weaponry would come with an immediate arrest, and every alcohol bottle would come with an AA membership card.

Now, I'd imagine the true, compelling argument of the bill is money. Money is going offshore. The state is not a recipient of the booming online gambling industry's profits. Reasonable at this juncture, yes, however take into account the mass array of aforementioned, currently taxable, even regulated vices readily available. Are we ready to concede that the foundation of the righteous crusade against online gambling is based on the dollar bill? That a blind eye, or even the acceptance of a myriad of vices can indeed be purchased?

I believe such are the implications behind the attachment to the DoD bill. I hope you take it into consideration.

Much appreciation,
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