Following the announcement that talks on the future of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, which was passed with an overwhelming 317-93 majority in July, may resume at the Senate, PocketFives and the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) are again joining forces to fight the application of the legislation to poker.
From 09:00 ET to 17:30 ET on Tuesday September 12 2006, concerned online poker players and online gamblers in the US are being invited to call a toll-free number which will then connect them to the appropriate senators’ offices, totally free of charge.
'This is an easy way to send a message,' says PocketFives.com president Cal Spears. 'If everyone voices their disapproval for this legislation on the same day, we will send a clear signal to the Senate that America does not support banning internet gambling and online poker.'
At the PocketFives website, callers can find a complete background on the bill itself as well as talking points for the forthcoming “phone march.”
'It is extremely important that we all send the same message to our Senators,' stresses Spears. 'Please read the talking points on PocketFives.com before placing your call so that we are all have the same arguments. From there, your job is free and easy.”
Following the announcement that talks on the future of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, which was passed with an overwhelming 317-93 majority in July, may resume at the Senate, PocketFives and the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) are again joining forces to fight the application of the legislation to poker.