Mike Sexton's opinion on Congress.

[Texter]

Give them hell mike!

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PL: How about the attempts to chill the pace by the U.S. government and their pending legislation?

MS: I think they're primarily targeting sport books, not poker, and I'll be surprised if they get the bill on the table. One thing I know is that half my winnings from the TOC - $1 million - I donated to causes like the Special Olympics and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. At the big presentation at the Rio, I asked everyone to not think of this coming from my winnings, but from the poker community. I hope this happens more often and that word gets to the Congressmen so they can see all the good that does come out of online gaming and poker.

I still believe it's freedom of choice. Who is the government to tell someone who's been working all day that they can't go home and play a $20 tournament that night? If they get lucky, they win $1000. If not, well they had an enjoyable night and lose their $20. Some people like to go to the movies, some like to go to dinner, and some like to play online poker tournaments. It's mind boggling to me that they can be told they can't do that.

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from: Sexton Interview