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I think we should have a banner we can put on our sites that point to a website education players on the bill and getting them to either write letter’s to the legislators or sign something…I am just brainstorming…any ideas?
Google releases a search engine in China that censors any information about human rights, liberties, freedom, Tibet, military… anything considered ‘sensitive’ by the Chinese government. The United States Congress is outraged and instructed Google to report to Congress and testify…
The internet gambling bill introduced to Congress would allow federal, state and local law enforcement to define, identify and then disable access to internet gambling sites that are seen in the eyes of government law officials to violate the act. The United States Congress is considering a bill that would give power to the DOJ to filter (CENSOR) sites deemed by the DOJ and law officials to be in violation of the law…
This goes beyond gamling, this is government censorship in the hands of the Department of Justice. I am horrified.
What about if someone who knows more than I were to write an article outlining the current situation that could be posted on a page on our sites – we could add links to relevant sites with more background and maybe calls to action.
Then if we had a small banner (125×125?) that could be posted on our home pages to point to that page.
Jeff, you had something like that last time this all came up…I know I had your call to action banner on my home pages.
What does everyone think about doing that again?
ntaus
I want to scream! It seems like every time I write a post (taking my time to get it right) the forum pops up “you are not logged in”. I re-login and then it erases my post which I hadn’t copied and I have to start all over again :madat:
Ooooohhhhh :unhappy:
ntaus
Do you have the “remember me” box checked?
Sounds like you lost your cookie and are not accepting new ones if that box is checked.
Quote:The internet gambling bill introduced to Congress would allow federal, state and local law enforcement to define, identify and then disable access to internet gambling sites that are seen in the eyes of government law officials to violate the act. The United States Congress is considering a bill that would give power to the DOJ to filter (CENSOR) sites deemed by the DOJ and law officials to be in violation of the law…This is exactly what they have planned and if they are successful this business will cease to exist in less then 12 months. We all have to do our best to educate people to the dangers of this proposed legislation and to contact our representitives and voice our displeasure.
The only problem is the Congress and House now in place are so far right wing and radical that they will not listen to us. They WANT government censorship and control.
I think we are in real trouble this go round. 🙁
All your points are good ones.
I think we are in real trouble this go round
Hmm, you always say that.
It will be a very interesting session with Larry the Lawyer this year in Miami!
Ntaus I checked your settings and you are fine, you are configured just like everyone else. I suspect the problem lies in your internet security settings regarding cookies.
Hopefully someone else can offer an exact setting change to make in there to alleviate the problem.
Quote:It will be a very interesting session with Larry the Lawyer this year in Miami!You can say that again :smoker:
Brick and Mortar casinos are pushing them to outlaw online gambling because they are loosing money, and the US is loosing revenues from taxation. That’s why this bill is here. This is absolutely ridiculous.
US never respects any international treaty. US subscribes WTO but the wto-is-only-good-when-its-convenient. In case this bill goes far, WTO should apply sanctions to the US.
When we subscribe to something we must stick to the rules of it.
Yes, but check out what Oregon is doing:
xhttp://www.oregonlottery.org/keno/
look at the Sports Action too.
This is all online.
sharpgambler wrote:Brick and Mortar casinos are pushing them to outlaw online gambling because they are loosing moneyThis is not exactly true. From day one, traditional landbased (e.g., Vegas, Atlantic City) casinos have been anxious to have the opportunity to see their properties in an online form. Even the few that have tested the waters unsucessfully (MGM, Hard Rock, etc.) are ready to go, once the U.S. gives the go-ahead.
On the flipside, Indian gaming is not pro-online gaming. These casinos are the ones who will feel the impact should the US regulate. The good news here is that Harrah’s (now the largest landbased operator in the world) is operating many Indian casinos–and are also the greatest hope for US online regulation. While Harrah’s failed with their UK bingo site, they still very much have their Interactive Gaming division fully-functioning, in preparation of any possible change of heart by the U.S.
When Congress finds out how many in USA are playing online poker, the support in Congress will then not be so big for this law.
Just think how many poker players will get very very angree if they cant play online poker after a hard days work.
Way to many votes out there now playing online poker.
They will not get it banned if the poker industry act nowIf partypoker and other big poker rooms decide to e-mail all US millions of poker players and say somthing like this:
The US govement now want to decide what you can use your hard earned money on – They want to stop your fun so you cant play online poker anymore.
What will be the next thing they will want to decide what newspaper you can read?
What car you can drive in?
Where you can go on holidays?Send a protest now to your Senate member
I think poker players will be very upset about this law
And if all big poker rooms send something simular out – I think it could have huge huge efect.Interesting view Gambman1. With so many poker players around it is very hard to pass a bill on Congress.
The best route to follow is to legalize online gambling and to create the basis for a legal system creating a more fair environment.
And about online casinos? Can they create an exception for poker and create a bill only prohibiting casino gambling? What’s your thoughts on that?
greedygirl wrote:River City Group is advocating that anyone who is serious about voicing their views should start at: http://www.pokerplayersalliance.org/. They have a system for communicating with elected officials. You can find it at: http://www.pokerplayersalliance.org/defending.htmlPlease don’t assume this is only for poker–this will also be effective towards all online gambling.
You may have missed my previous post on this. Not surprisingly, Party Poker is instrumental in launching this organization, which has many other big poker sites involved, now.
