[FONT=arial,helvetica]I got this EMAIL From the Poker Players Alliance. From what i have read this bill, if passed, could be a big problem for online sports bettors and poker players in NY. I believe a similar bill passed the State Senate last year only be to thwarted by the Assembly:
Poker needs your help! On Tuesday, March 11th your state Senator will vote on legislation (S.66) which will force Internet Service Providers like AOL, Google and MSN to block their customers from accessing lawful Internet poker Web sites and other gaming on the Internet.
This is a direct assault by the New York State Senate to censure your rights to access the Internet to play poker or similar games in the comfort and security of your own home.
Before Tuesday, please call you state senator. Here is a link to find your state senator by zip code. http://www.senate.state.ny.us/sdlookup.nsf/Public_search?OpenForm
Tell them:
Proud to Play Poker,
Alfonse D'Amato, Chairman
Poker Players Alliance
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Poker needs your help! On Tuesday, March 11th your state Senator will vote on legislation (S.66) which will force Internet Service Providers like AOL, Google and MSN to block their customers from accessing lawful Internet poker Web sites and other gaming on the Internet.
This is a direct assault by the New York State Senate to censure your rights to access the Internet to play poker or similar games in the comfort and security of your own home.
Before Tuesday, please call you state senator. Here is a link to find your state senator by zip code. http://www.senate.state.ny.us/sdlookup.nsf/Public_search?OpenForm
Tell them:
- I am voter in your district and a poker player
- I strongly oppose S.66 because it restricts the free flow of information and services over the Internet
- New York should not follow the example of repressive countries that censor the activities of their citizens on the Internet.
- Please vote NO on S.66
Proud to Play Poker,
Alfonse D'Amato, Chairman
Poker Players Alliance
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