Card Player Fights for Poker Freedoms

As Congress gets ready to decide whether to enact new legislation this year, one of the more heated topics of debate will be the "Internet Gambling Prohibition Act." Introduced by U.S. Congressmen Rick Boucher (R-Va.) and Bob Goodlatte (D-Va.), the bill demonstrates the current governmental opposition toward the legalization of online poker.

We at Card Player believe it is crucial that players and fans have a voice that fights this bill. To make this happen, Card Player is providing an online system that enables users to contact their appropriate congressmen, speaking out on the issue.

To make things easy, all you have to do is go to www.CardPlayer.com/link/savepoker and enter your name, address, and zip code, and Card Player will do the rest. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard in three small steps. Taking a minute of your time can make a huge difference.

Card Player is working with the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), a not-for-profit organization fighting for the rights of poker players, on this campaign. Through Card Player, you can join the PPA for just $15, a special 25 percent discount off the full membership price.

In addition, as "The Poker Authority," it is our job to report and analyze the different facets of the game and industry, especially the law. Card Player's resident online poker expert and general counsel, Allyn Jaffrey Shulman, has written an excellent article, "A Comprehensive Analysis of the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act" that appears on Page 66 of this issue.

Focusing on the current laws and the possible changes that will take place if this bill passes, Shulman's article is an easy-to-follow guide to what's happening with the ongoing battle.

We hope poker players will stand together with Card Player and the PPA on this issue, and let our government representatives know what we think of the "Internet Gambling Prohibition Act."