Latest news on online gambling from the Poker Players Alliance

You have likely heard news reports that the U.S. Congress is considering legislation to regulate Internet poker and that this bill could be brought up during the “lame duck” session happening now. The Poker Players Alliance has been fully engaged in this process. We are currently working very hard to ensure that the final bill is something the poker community can embrace, but it won’t be easy. We have our detractors and even other gaming interests do not fully appreciate the current marketplace, nor do they respect the ability of Americans to continue playing online unless they control the system.

Be assured, Congressional advocates for regulated Internet poker do not share those views. They believe in a robust and competitive marketplace with strong consumer protections that will, in the long-term, provide an even greater experience for the poker player than today.

It is because of this support that the PPA is urging our members to act TODAY. We ask that you contact your U.S. Senators and urge them to support legislation that licenses and regulates Internet poker.

Simply click the button below to send an email to Senators Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and Sen. John Cornyn

Once you’ve sent the email, please follow up with a phone call.

Call Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison at (214) 361-3500

Call Sen. John Cornyn at (512) 469-6034.

Tell them:

• You are a poker player and a voter
• You support efforts to regulate Internet poker and that Congress should pass a bill before the end of year
• Licensing and regulation provides needed consumer protections and also raises revenues without raising taxes
• Please support this effort to expand freedom to adult consumers who want to play a game of skill on the Internet
• Thank you for your consideration

After your call, please take a few minutes to let us know how it went by clicking here.

Thank you for taking this action today. It is critically important that we voice our support to get this done this year! As more details about the bill are available, we will continue to update you.

Proud to Play,

Senator Alfonse D’Amato
PPA Chairman