NEWS FLASH for U.S. Poker Players ! 'Why cant I play on Party Poker?' or some other online poker rooms? There are several major companies pulling out of the US market because of (R) Senator from Tennessee Bill Frist and his hypocritical gambling bill . The bill prohibits the transfers of funds through banks to online gambling sites EXCEPT if the purpose is to be used for horse racing or buying lottery tickets such as the power ball. This bill restricted our right to play poker online Watch and Listen to congresswoman (D)Nevada - Shelley Berkely as a perfect example
There has been speculation through-out the industry that this legislation has effectively “killed” online poker for American players. Although several of the largest poker rooms on the net have stated that they will indeed stop providing service to U.S. players when the bill become law, we believe this is a tactic with several manifest functions.
A. We believe that these sites are anticipating that the discontent of the players that have been cut-off will motivate them to pressure their political leaders to reconsider this blatant effort to regulate their leisure activities.
B. We also believe this is an attempt to position them-selves to appear compliant to U.S. law. IF and WHEN online gambling should become legal and regulated, the sites that complied earlier with U.S. law might then have some advantage when trying to re-enter the newly regulated market relative to other companies who did not immediately comply.
We have been assured that play will continue unimpeded at the following rooms for U.S. poker players...we will add others as their policy is confirmed. BoDogAbsolute PokerFull Tilt Poker
We feel that the U.S. political process will recognize the error that was made in allowing this rider to be attached to the Port Security Act and will correct this mistake. In any event, we will continue to lobby for an expressed niche for online poker and for your right to play a truly American game from the privacy of your own home and computer
Also tell as MANY people as you know about this ridiculous bill. Take a proactive approach and call your senator from this LIST.
Sign the Petition Here We hope you will all understand the severity of what has happened. Senator Frist underhandedly attached this 'prohibition-like' rider to The 'Safe Harbor' Bill with the correct assumption that the Importance of the security of U.S. ports would over-ride any dissent voiced at the anti gaming aspect of the rider. We were duped, the anti gaming rider free-rolled right through under a bill that had ZERO relevance or connection. They could not and should not have been considered together. Hopefully everyone will vote accordingly and TELL you senator you plan to do so. Hopefully you non-voters out there will turn into voters and help online poker players in their fight for our rights to play online. You can take a proactive position RIGHT NOW in less than 30 seconds. Join the Poker Players Alliance and you will be updated the INSTANT something happens and we need your help. No Spam, and that's my guarantee!
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Please do your part and contact everyone you can and direct them to the poll and the poker players alliance. | 
