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Players Urged To Mobilise Against Uigea
Major gambling information portals and
operators are urging the player community to voice their disapproval
Following discussions at political and ownership levels, many online
gambling operators and information portal owners are collaborating
in trying to mobilise a major wave of player support for the efforts
of Congressman Barney Frank to repeal the US Unlawful Internet Gambling
Enforcement Act.
The Act was passed in questionable circumstances late last year
and seeks to prevent or disrupt financial transactions with online
gambling sites, effectively preventing players from enjoying their
pastime of choice without actually making it a crime.
Congressman Frank has said that he intends to introduce his proposal
that the Act be repealed within the next two weeks, and he has indicated
that a strong show of public abhorrence for the Act will be a deciding
factor in how his initiative is received by Washington politicians.
Although other politicians are intent on proposing an enquiry into
online gambling, or exempting poker from its provisions Frank is
going straight for the Act's jugular with a repeal attempt.
Just one of several sites where players can voice their support
for the repeal is the petition at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/306149419?ltl=1177341828
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The campaign has apparently struck a chord with US players; Congressman
Frank has already acknowledged that players have been writing in,
and he and his colleagues are pleased with progress thus far.
But it is early days, and to be effective a major and sustained
effort to publicise the "Repeal the UIGEA" initiative
is essential from online gambling portals and operators, who can
assist to mobilise the extensive US player community by providing
the contact details of individual political representatives and
keeping players up to date on developments.
One portal is already displaying five major talking points on the
UIGEA, together with a list of Congressional contacts. This can
be found at http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/us-representative-contact-information.jsp.
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