Technology has progressed to effectively combat problem gambling and ensure that players are of legal age.
Billions in potential tax revenue from online poker are being lost under the UIGEA.
Appropriate federal regulation can ensure that minors are kept out of sites, services are provided to problem gamblers and the proper taxes are collected.
Prohibitions don't work. The UIGEA effectively bans online poker in the U.S. and drives those players underground. Meanwhile, poker continues to grow in popularity nationwide. 75 percent of Americans oppose banning online poker.
If Congress allows me to bet on horses and state lotteries online, why can't I play a skill game like poker with other consenting adults?
Please co-sponsor and support HR 2046 "Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act" and HR 2610 "Skill Game Protection Act".
H.R. 2046, Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act Q&A | text | track | news
H.R. 2610, Skill Game Protection Act text | track | news
H.R. 2140, Internet Gambling Study Bill text | track | news
H.R. 2607, Internet Gambling Tax Act text | track | news
Poker in Your State
As the recent election showed, poker players are becoming a voice that cannot be ignored. Harnessing that power on a state-by-state basis will be an essential element of our continued success.
Here is the current list ofl PPA State Directors.
If you are interested in volunteering or offering services to your PPA State Director, please feel free to contact them and introduce yourself.
Note:
Reps can be contacted by email at state-abbreviation@pokerplayersalliance.org (e.g. IA@pokerplayersalliance.org).
Links take you to the PPA state forums to discuss local poker issues. Create a login and start posting.
