PLAYERS URGED TO MOBILISE AGAINST UIGEA

27 April 2007

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Congressman Frank has said that he intends to introduce his proposal that the Act be repealed within the next two weeks, and he has indicated that a strong show of public abhorrence for the Act will be a deciding factor in how his initiative is received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

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.

Online Casino News courtesy of InfoPowa

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