Proposed internet poker ban in MA

[schwza]

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ok, so, they catch you how?

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what's more important for me is that when i tell my gf's parents / future employers that i play / played poker for a living that i want to be able to say that it's legal with a straight face. i also just don't like feeling unwelcome in my own state.

[Tomcruise]

LOLOLOL.......they made internet gambling illegal in the state of washington as well, and everyone there still plays, including famous tourney players colson10 jovial gent......rofl rofl rofl....stupid politicians.

[meleader2]

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ok, so, they catch you how?

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what's more important for me is that when i tell my gf's parents / future employers that i play / played poker for a living that i want to be able to say that it's legal with a straight face. i also just don't like feeling unwelcome in my own state.

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while it's a valid concern, to be truly honest, i don't think any state cares about it's denizens one way or the other, ur a dollar sign just like if you'd walk into the casino to play, they're trying to rake you like everyone else.

that said, it shouldn't really concern u what ur state wants u to do, that isn't what this country was founded on at all. also telling future employers about playing poker might not be the best thing to say right away.

[Uglyowl]

I will have to call Governor Patrick at his office tomorrow. It would be a giant slap in the face since I voted for him (first Democratic governor I have ever voted for) specifically due to the UIGEA. Mass. is one of the most liberal states in the country so it would surprise and anger me.

I will call Gov. Patrick tomorrow and shoot an e-mail to his weekly radio call-in at 96.9 FM Talk:

http://www.wtkk.com/Personalities/Ji...2/Default.aspx

askthegovernor@969fmtalk.com

Also one of the largest "skill game" websites is located in Newton, MA, I will give them a call and get their thoughts.

http://www.worldwinner.com/cgi/about...6&partner=



Also from what I have heard the bill still has a very uphill battle.

Another observation is there is a large poker playing population in Mass. I see a larger than expected # of people from Mass. than you would expect online.

[KeepMyMoney]

Kinda funny how everyone flames the Rep when something like this happens and will never vote for one every again. We rarely hear that when a Dem does it.

Point? They all suck!

[Uglyowl]

Left message, will follow up tomorrow. Keep my money, I don't care what party our friends or foes are from. If they are for us (Republican or Democrat) I will praise/donate to them, if they are against us I will "flame" them, donate to their opponent.

To be honest though I would like to neuter the Republican Party as it stands now that is friendly with Focus on the Family.

By the way:

Massachusetts State House
Office of the Governor
Office of the Lt. Governor
Room 360
Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617.725.4005
888.870.7770 (in state)

[Uglyowl]

Complete casino coverage (updated regularly) and very very active message boards:

http://www.boston.com/news/specials/casino/

[KeepMyMoney]

Owl-

It was more of a general statement. The common belief around here is that the Dems will save online poker.

[whangarei]

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Left message, will follow up tomorrow. Keep my money, I don't care what party our friends or foes are from. If they are for us (Republican or Democrat) I will praise/donate to them, if they are against us I will "flame" them, donate to their opponent.

To be honest though I would like to neuter the Republican Party as it stands now that is friendly with Focus on the Family.

By the way:

Massachusetts State House
Office of the Governor
Office of the Lt. Governor
Room 360
Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617.725.4005
888.870.7770 (in state)

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Thanks for being on top of this Owl. Let us know what you hear from the pols.

[chrisptp]

i published this as a story on our news site at PTP and linked back to the this thread for people to find suggestions for action....