Originally Posted by dgillis

I hope every one recognizes this as the strong-arm desperation tactic that it is. these are the final last ditch attempts of a party\ideology that is hopefully dieing out and feels it has been backed into a corner. This is not a disaster, in fact it may be just what we need, the issue will be heard out in court, where we have never lost. I'm willing to bet we have a DA trying to make a name for himself.

THIS.

keep up the good fight. The whole situation seems too ridiculous to be true.

Seriously, we ALL have to call Congress tomorrow morning.

Go to the PPA website and send letters-They will be hit with 100,000 + e-mails-probably won't help but will show our frustration.

OK...Im sure the offices are closed now...but...we can call tomorrow to report this corruption (top right side of screen)

http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/nys/index.html

sent!

 

Originally Posted by andrewkr80

Letters sent. Link to join ppa isn't working for me.

Thanks for everything Engineer!

Try http://www.joinppa.org . There will be a security certificate issue because PPA changed its URL two hours ago to www.theppa.org (the cert. looks for www.pokerplayersalliance.org). PPA is updating the certificate later this evening, but for now just allow an exception and you'll get right in. Thanks.

The story was just updated with more info: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/APNewsBreak-Group-says-poker-apf-15481559.html

 

Originally Posted by nugman

I must say, I would feel completely helpless if it wasn't for the PPA. But I am scared right now. I'm moving into a new APT in the next month and A) I'm going to need to make a large cashout, and B) this is my only source of income and I am truly dependent on poker

What are other midstake grinders who live off poker doing now? I feel strange even playing right now

Sup nug. I'm just keeping my money on both stars and full tilt until I hear more. Luckily I have enough set aside for now that I don't need to cashout.

I'm still playing because hopefully this will all pass eventually... gl with the move and stuff.

 

Originally Posted by ftpdoug

Hi All,

Understandably, many of you have concerns regarding certain bank accounts with poker players' money being frozen in the US, and I'd just like to reassure everyone that your funds remain safe and secure at FTP, and the processing of withdrawal requests is proceeding as normal and is still available to all of our players. I've been gathering information on our side to address some of the rumors and conjecture that have been flying around, and here's what I know:

• We have multiple check processors. Only one processor was affected by the current situation, and we don't expect any further interruption in check withdrawals or any other withdrawal methods.
• All players who were affected by this issue have had their money returned to their Full Tilt Poker account and all withdrawals are processing normally.
• We always make sure we can cash out any of our players at any time. You should never have to worry that you won't get your money, and we're doing everything we can to ensure you always have plenty of methods available for both deposits and withdrawals.
• eCheck deposits are temporarily unavailable, but we expect it to return as a deposit option sometime this week or next.
• I'm not sure where this particular rumor started, but there are absolutely no plans to leave any market.

If you have any questions, or would like to know if there are more deposit or withdrawal options available that haven't appeared in your cashier, please contact support and they will be happy to help you out.

Click on the following link for an official statement from Full Tilt Poker regarding the frozen funds.

Thank you for posting that. I'm sure we all appreciate the reassurance!

am I going to be able to cash this thing at my bank. Can I even deposit it? I know there have been a ton of threads about this, but I was just wondering because some people have said they were able to deposit and some not able to. Thanks for your input.
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Due to this series of unfortunate events, I find it is time for me to write my congressman. I haven't ever gotten involved in the past which I regret. So I want to write a letter/email.

What do I say? Honestly, I don't know what to say? Can someone help me form a letter? I know I should state what I believe as our rights blah blah blah but what about supporting evidence and stuff to reference? Like are there court cases I should reference...statistics of support from general public...or a plan how to regulate? What are some numbers of money that could be taxed?

Thanks

hold your own wang numbnutz

 

Originally Posted by mastaofkings

Due to this series of unfortunate events, I find it is time for me to write my congressman. I haven't ever gotten involved in the past which I regret. So I want to write a letter/email.

What do I say? Honestly, I don't know what to say? Can someone help me form a letter? I know I should state what I believe as our rights blah blah blah but what about supporting evidence and stuff to reference? Like are there court cases I should reference...statistics of support from general public...or a plan how to regulate? What are some numbers of money that could be taxed?

Thanks

first form letter for obama
Dear President Obama,

I am a voter and poker player who's writing to ask for your support. Specifically, I ask that you publicly support my right to play games of skill like poker on the Internet.

This issue is not lost on the American public. We recently made our desire for this liberty known through your Citizen's Briefing Book website. Of the thousands of proposals submitted, a proposal supporting Internet poker rights was consistently in the top 15 during the voting, ending up at #11 - and #2 for number of user comments.

This issue is not lost on Capitol Hill, either. In the 110th Congress, several pieces of legislation were proposed that would implement regulation and licensing of Internet poker. Sensible regulation allows Congress to mandate rigorous safeguards against underage participation and protections for those with excessive gaming habits while providing consumer protections for the millions of Americans who play online poker every day. Regulation also allows American gaming companies to participate in the world's Internet gaming market, bringing needed jobs and revenue to America. Internet censorship and an unenforceable, unpopular prohibition provide none of these benefits. All censorship and 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 you will support my freedoms. I will be watching your actions on this issue closely. 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.

heres one for your congressman, this is all on front page of poker legislation also

<SPAN>Co-sponsor and Support H.R. 2267, The Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act</SPAN>

I am a constituent, voter, and poker player asking for your support. Specifically, I ask that you co-sponsor and support H.R. 2267, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act. I also ask that you support legislation that clearly exempts games of skill like poker from the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA).

H.R. 2267 provides for sensible regulation of Internet gaming and puts the U.S. in charge of safeguarding its citizens. H.R. 2267 mandates rigorous safeguards against underage participation and protections for those with excessive gaming habits while providing consumer protections for the millions of Americans who play online poker every day. This bill will also allow American gaming companies to participate in the world's Internet gaming market, bringing needed jobs to America. Internet censorship and an unenforceable, unpopular prohibition provide none of these benefits. All censorship and prohibition can do is drive players underground or overseas while limiting my personal freedom.

Separately, something must be done to clarify the UIGEA. Our nation's financial institutions have repeatedly warned that UIGEA is overly broad, and that the lack of definition in the law could result in the disruption of lawful financial transactions. Indeed, with regulators, legislators and financial institutions all warning that UIGEA is unenforceable, and with the need for banks to focus on our economic recovery. Banks must fully comply with this burdensome law by December 1, 2009. Please act immediately to reform the UIGEA and exempt peer-to-peer games of skill like poker from its enforcement.

Poker is a proud American tradition and our nation's citizens have enjoyed poker for more than 150 years. It is an honorable game that I am proud to play. The simple fact that I choose to play it on the Internet does not make it unlawful.

What's most important to me is your support for my rights. Please respond to this letter and let me know you will support my freedoms. I will be watching your actions on this issue closely. 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.

 

Originally Posted by mastaofkings

Due to this series of unfortunate events, I find it is time for me to write my congressman. I haven't ever gotten involved in the past which I regret. So I want to write a letter/email.

What do I say? Honestly, I don't know what to say? Can someone help me form a letter? I know I should state what I believe as our rights blah blah blah but what about supporting evidence and stuff to reference? Like are there court cases I should reference...statistics of support from general public...or a plan how to regulate? What are some numbers of money that could be taxed?

Thanks

It's actually VERY easy. Just go to http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/home and send the two PPA letters. Takes just 60 seconds!

Also, it's no form letter. It is fully editable, and it arrives in your congressman's inbox like any other email to Congress. Another benefit is that PPA frequently prints these out and hand delivers them to Congress when lobbying.