“Millions of Americans across the country today are outraged over the U.S. Department of Justice’s clear attack on internet poker. While the government’s focus may be on the companies who operate these games, this is plain and simple a declaration of war on poker players and poker players’ freedoms.  Not only are the over 10 million online poker players left without a place to play the game they enjoy, and from which many earn their livelihood, but they also have concerns over the availability of their funds.  The PPA believes that no players’ money should be jeopardized by this prosecution.

“Let me be clear, online poker is not a crime and the honest poker players across the country will not stand to be restricted from one of America’s greatest pastimes. On behalf of over one million members, the PPA is working hard to protect the interests of our players and is committed to U.S. citizens’ right to play online poker.”

http://theppa.org/takeaction/

1) Call, Email, and Facebook the Department of Justice and Attorney General Holder

a) Call the Office of the Attorney General Public Comment Line: 202-353-1555

Talking Points: The Department of Justice’s attack on Internet poker is a clear attack on the rights of American poker players. The US government must ensure that the money American citizens have in their Internet poker accounts is not jeopardized by the DOJ’s actions. The US government should be protecting American citizens by allowing Internet poker sites to become licensed and regulated under US law, rather than taking away citizens’ freedom to choose to play online poker for fun or for a livelihood. b) Click button below to send an email to Attorney General Holder c) Post on the DoJ's Facebook Wall 1. Click here to go to the DoJ Facebook page 2. Simply "like" the page. 3. Politely post your thoughts. Be sure to "like" other pro-poker posts as well.

2) Email President Obama and Congress

Click the button below to send an email to President Obama and Congress

3) Seek out your Representative and Senators and tell them how you feel

Congress is on recess for the next two weeks and your federal lawmakers will likely be in their home state. Call their local offices and find out if they are having any public appearances. Attend the event and let your lawmaker know that you are upset about the recent DoJ action against poker and that they should support efforts to license and regulate Internet poker, not spend resources trying to criminalize it. Elected Officials Enter your ZIP Code and click "Go" or click here for other searches.