WASHINGTON D.C. -- Rep. Barney Frank is the sponsor of a bill that would allow for the complete legalization and regulation of Internet gambling. The bill will be discussed this Friday at a hearing and the Congressman is requesting all supporters to call their representatives before then.
Casino Gambling Web has listed a page with all congress people phone numbers. The website that is also sponsoring an online petition to repeal the UIGEA is also urging other websites, forums, blogs, and newsletter owners to inform their visitors of the calling campaign that Congressman Frank has suggested.
Kelly Larkin, director of scheduling at the House Financial Services Committee, who also works for Rep. Barney Frank, told Casino Gambling Web's Gordon Price that the best thing supporters of legalized Internet gambling could do is call their state representatives and explain to them that they would like to see gambling online legalized and regulated.
Barney Frank sent a letter out to all congressmen on Monday explaining his bill, Larkin explained to Price. Larkin made it clear that calling before the meeting would be vital for getting representatives on board with regulation.
The Bill to regulate Internet gambling being discussed at the hearings is Barney Frank's HR-2046 which specifically aims to amend title 31, United States Code, provide for the licensing of Internet gambling facilities by the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, and do other things.
Larkin explained that each call should be unique and each caller should explain what they feel. If an email is being sent out make sure it is from the heart and original. Explain that Internet gambling should be legalized to protect problem gamblers because currently there is no protection. Explain that poker is a game of skill and should not be taken away from American adults. Explain outrage over the UIGEA.
"Say whatever it is you feel, but most importantly point out support for Frank's bill HR-2046," Gordon Price said.
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