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Publié : Vendredi 07 Avril 2006 10:53
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Why Uncle Sam Doesn't Want Us to Play Cards Online and How to Fight it?
As most have heard by now Congress is attempting to pass a law to stop us from doing that which we enjoy most; playing poker on line. The reasons justifying this new law have varied. A non-profit poker organization known as "The Poker Players Alliance" has recruited poker stars like Greg Raymer and Chris Ferguson to assist them in their opposition of this unjust and intrusive new law. A recent poll taken by the Wall Street Journal showed that 85% of Americans are against any legislation that would ban or inhibit their ability to play poker online.
What is the big difference between playing poker online and some other form of gambling such as your state lottery? To begin with, most would agree that poker is a game of skill and not luck, as is the lottery and most other casino related games. Also since online poker is a completely offshore business no tax revenues are generated compared to state lotteries which charge up to 38% on winnings.
So, how do we stop congress from passing this ridiculous law? Easy, as poker has quickly become one of the fastest growing leisure activities, the amount of people who now play poker online now constitutes a massive voting block. Should this anti-poker legislation pass we simply do not vote for one single member of Congress running for re-election that supported the anti-poker bill.
Why Uncle Sam Doesn't Want Us to Play Cards Online and How to Fight it?
As most have heard by now Congress is attempting to pass a law to stop us from doing that which we enjoy most; playing poker on line. The reasons justifying this new law have varied. A non-profit poker organization known as "The Poker Players Alliance" has recruited poker stars like Greg Raymer and Chris Ferguson to assist them in their opposition of this unjust and intrusive new law. A recent poll taken by the Wall Street Journal showed that 85% of Americans are against any legislation that would ban or inhibit their ability to play poker online.
What is the big difference between playing poker online and some other form of gambling such as your state lottery? To begin with, most would agree that poker is a game of skill and not luck, as is the lottery and most other casino related games. Also since online poker is a completely offshore business no tax revenues are generated compared to state lotteries which charge up to 38% on winnings.
So, how do we stop congress from passing this ridiculous law? Easy, as poker has quickly become one of the fastest growing leisure activities, the amount of people who now play poker online now constitutes a massive voting block. Should this anti-poker legislation pass we simply do not vote for one single member of Congress running for re-election that supported the anti-poker bill.