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Here's the new PPA alert on state-level action. I hope we'll all participate. IMO, this has HUGE potential, as we've not targeted many governors and state lawmakers with action. So, it's fresh ground. And, it takes just 60 seconds!

Once done, please reply with "sent", "dugg", "twittered", etc. to encourage everyone to participate. Thanks!
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Dear Fellow Poker Player,

The PPA's efforts are paying off in Washington, DC! Legislation has been introduced in both the U.S. House and the Senate that will affirmatively license and regulate Internet poker.

These federal bills respect states' rights by allowing each state to choose whether its citizens can participate. With Congressional action on these bills expected in the near future, we must start now to let your state's elected officials know we demand the right to play poker on the Internet.

In just 60 seconds, you can send a letter to your governor and lawmakers. It is critical that your governor, state senator, and state representative hear from you TODAY. Your state officials need to know that passing up the opportunity to license and regulate online poker would limit your freedom while ignoring the needed revenue the program would bring to your state.

Please take a moment and send the following letter. By doing so, you will help us to achieve our shared goal of protecting poker wherever it is played.



Proud to Play Poker,
Alfonse D'Amato, Chairman
Poker Players Alliance

<span>The Poker Players Alliance</span>

<span>Dedicated to Protecting America's Favorite Card Game</span>

<span>The Poker Players Alliance is a nonprofit membership organization comprised of poker players and enthusiasts from around the United States who have joined together to speak with one voice to promote the game and to protect poker players' rights.

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I discussed this on this week's podcast @2:45:
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Here's the letter (updated 9/11/09):

As a constituent, voter, and proud poker player, I am writing to ask for your support regarding specific actions our great state will be required to take if legislation in the U.S. Congress becomes law. Specifically, two bills to license, regulate, and tax online games of skill like poker have been introduced in the Congress. If either passes into law, our state will have to make a choice. EVEN THOUGH THESE ARE FEDERAL BILLS, THE FINAL DECISION WILL BE MADE BY EACH INDIVIDUAL STATE. We can either participate in the program or opt out of the provisions of the bill. I ask that you support keeping our state in this important program.

U.S. House Bill H.R. 2267 and U.S. Senate Bill S. 1597 provide for sensible licensing, regulation, and taxation of Internet poker. They mandate rigorous, verifiable safeguards against underage participation while providing consumer protections for the millions, including many in our state, who play online poker every day. These bills also include dedicated funding to establish and implement programs for prevention and treatment of those with excessive gaming habits.

Both bills benefit our state economically. According to an economic study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers in April, tax revenues from these bills will provide billions of dollars to the U.S. Treasury and to the states in the program. Additionally, the Senate bill provides for revenue-sharing with participating states, bringing even more much-needed funds into our state's coffers. Both bills allow American companies to participate in the world's Internet poker market, bringing needed jobs to our state as well.

Solutions like H.R. 2267 and S. 1597 provide the most rational approach to controlling this industry and preserving it for adults who choose to engage in games of skill like poker. An unenforceable, unpopular prohibition provides none of these benefits. All prohibition can do is drive players underground or overseas while limiting my personal freedom.

What's most important to me is your support for my rights. Please respond to this letter and let me know if you will support keeping our state in this important program. I hope that I, along with my over one million fellow Poker Players Alliance members can count on your support.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Sent. takes literally one minute. come on everybody...

Sent....literally takes less than a minute....let's do this....gogogo

 

Originally Posted by RonMexico

Sent....literally takes less than a minute....let's do this....gogogo

Thanks!

Sent. Thanks again Engineer.

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Doesn't even take 60 seconds.

Done.

Deac from Missouri says "SENT"

It's ok if I want to ride the donkey down to the local mini mart and spend $500 on lottery tickets, but try and deposit or withdraw money from an online poker site, where I feel like I actually have a decent chance of winning something and I'm treated like a degenerate gambler that needs big brother controlling me. It's ridiculous that we as adults can't spend or access our own money in the "LAND OF THE FREE"

Thanks for all your hard work Engineer

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Sent. This is a very important time for us and every action counts!

 

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