Poker Players Alliance

Recently, Governor Deval Patrick proposed a bill (H.4307, click here to read) that seeks to expand casino gambling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This bill also includes a proposition that would make it a crime for you to play poker on the Internet (See: Section 15(h)(2)(i)). Under this provision, violators will be subject to a maximum term of 2 years in the house of correction, a fine of $25,000, or both. Ironically, H.4307 is pro-casino gambling legislation, yet it makes Internet gaming a crime. This is an unacceptable double-standard!

The Poker Players Alliance is committed to assisting Massachusetts poker players by bringing attention to this attack on our rights; however, we cannot do this alone. We need your help and are asking that you send letters to Governor Deval Patrick, your local State Representative and your State Senator. We have provided a standard letter which will automatically be sent to the above politicians. We encourage you to personalize the letter by adding your own comments. We cannot stress enough how important it is for you to make your voice heard.

Protect poker and send your letter today by clicking here.

We will update you on this situation as information becomes available to us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at ma@pokerplayersalliance.org.

All In,
Randy Castonguay
Poker Players Alliance Massachusetts State Director

H.4307
Section 15(h)(2)(i)

(i) Placing, sending, transmitting, relaying wagers to another person prohibited under certain circumstances; penalties.

Any person who knowingly transmits or receives a wager of any type by
any telecommunication device, including telephone, cellular phone,
Internet, local area network, including wireless local networks, or any
other similar device or equipment or other medium of communication, or
knowingly installs or maintains said device or equipment for the
transmission or receipt of wagering information shall be punished by
imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than 2 years, or a
fine of not more than $25,000, or both.

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