Barney Frank Introduces the Internet Gambling Regulation Act

[nutmeg022]

This is a big step people in moving forward.

The press release is here

http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press...ss042607.shtml

You can also view the bill here.

Go Barney Frank!

[YoureToast]

Good news.

My first reaction is: if this is adopted as proposed, the NFL has a very tough decision whether to opt out or not. Despite their apparent interest in prohibiting internet gambling, it clearly is NOT in their financial interest to do so.

As far as poker goes, if this is adopted, I think we can expect a second explosion of popularity, lower rakes, more security, better games and lots of people moving out of states that elect to prohibit it.

[nutmeg022]

Yeah I think the sports issue will be tough to get past, but poker and casino games should be a no-brainer!

[PBJaxx]

This is a huge step everyone! This will be very tough to pass, so we NEED to show our support.

http://www.house.gov/writerep/

http://www.senate.gov/general/contac...nators_cfm.cfm

Congressman Barney Frank
2252 Rayburn H.O.B.
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-5931

Gogogogogogogogogo!

[Cry Me A River]

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• Mechanisms to ensure all appropriate taxes and fees are collected from individuals and the licensees

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This is the most important part of the bill and the reason it will pass.

[TheMetetron]

I want to marry Barney Frank. This is just awesome beyond belief.

Hello, attaching this as a rider to some spending bill because it will never pass on its own.

[slim]

I don't pretend to know anything about stocks...but why did Party stock go down 6 bucks on this news?

[TheMetetron]

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I don't pretend to know anything about stocks...but why did Party stock go down 6 bucks on this news?

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Because this was already known. And Party stock isn't worth $6 so it probably went down 6 pence.

[reddragon1]

YO PB....... Thanks for posting that info. Any1 who calls themselves a "player" and does not take the 2 minutes to write their reps is an embarrasment to us all, especially after you have provided all the links needed.. NICE HAND my friend!!!!

[Dire]

It took 22 seconds to call his office and say, "Hi. I'm a student from Texas. I support HR 2046." No reason not to do this. Would be nice to keep his phone ringing with support.