GamesGrid responds to the legislation

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I know GG is not a widely popular site but I thought that I would include their official statement for submission on the list.

CLIFFS NOTES: GG welcomes US players

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Dear Friends,


We are astonished and dismayed by the United States government's
misguided attempts to regulate the recreational activities of its
citizens and its apparent belief that the best use of federal security
personnel is in preventing ordinary people from playing their favorite
games. We know that poker is a game of skill with a uniquely American
history and that the current law will ultimately be overturned. Nothing
in the bill prohibits players from playing online. Nevertheless, the
government has acted and in passing the Safe Ports Act and with the
President's signature, we too, have acted.

As all games players know, some key actors such as Party Gaming and
the Cryptologic network have abandoned the market and their U.S.
customers. Similarly, Firepay has made a similar decision to close
shop. NETeller and several leading poker rooms see the U. S.
government's actions as an opportunity to refine their brand and focus
their efforts.

SkillGames was founded as a Backgammon club 11 years ago and has evolved
into a poker network and backgammon club. We have always sought to
provide the optimal customer experience. Truly we came for the games and
stayed for the friendships.

We see our partners as colleagues and our customers as friends and have
sought a long term strategy that embraces their collective needs. We
believe, absolutely, that Backgammon and Poker are games of skill and
will be ultimately recognized as such.

For us, business will continue as usual with special events to thank our
customers for their loyalty over the years. United States customers
and those from all over the world are welcome and appreciated.

Best wishes and may the cards be with you,


The GamesGrid Team