Opponents of Internet Gambling Bill Phoning Capitol Hill

A phone march has been organized for tomorrow, September 12, 2006 for those who oppose the Internet Gambling Bill -- which may or may not be brought up for a vote in the Senate within the next few weeks.

This is part of a greater effort being organized by the Poker Players Alliance. They are providing an 800 number tomorrow between 9 AM and 5:30 PM EST. It is (800) 289-1136. If you wish to call direct and not go through their network call (202) 224-3121.

The purpose is for gamblers who enjoy online gambling to call both of your State Senators on Tuesday, September 12th. Let them know you vote, you gamble online, and you strongly oppose H.R. 4411 and any other anti-Internet gambling legislation the Senate may consider.

MAKE SURE YOU CALL TWICE, ONCE FOR EACH OF YOUR SENATORS FROM YOUR STATE. If you would like suggestions for talking points for your call, the key points you should let them know are:

• You vote and pay taxes in their state.

• Online gambling is a recreational hobby enjoyed by millions of Americans and adults should be free to spend their entertainment dollars as they see fit without interference from the government.

• If the Senate must bring up some legislation it should be for regulation, not prohibition.

• The House legislation has nothing to do with morals or protecting the consumer, it’s just about protecting some forms of gambling over other from competition.

• Your Senator should not to vote for any anti-online gambling legislation!


You can also call or email Senators Durbin and Obama directly. Here is the contact info for them.

Senator Barack Obama
Online email contact center: http://obama.senate.gov/contact/

Washington D.C. Office
713 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-2854
(202) 228-4260 fax
(202 228-1404 TDD

Chicago Office
John C. Kluczynski Federal Office Building
230 South Dearborn St.
Suite 3900 (39th floor)
Chicago, Illinois 60604
(312) 886-3506
(312) 886-3514 fax
Toll free: (866) 445-2520
(for IL residents only)

Springfield Office
607 East Adams Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701
(217) 492-5089
(217) 492-5099 fax

Marion Office
701 North Court Street
Marion, Illinois 62959
(618) 997-2402
(618) 997-2850 fax

Moline Office
1911 52nd Avenue
Moline, Illinois 61265
(309)736-1217
(309)736-1233 fax


Senator Richard Durbin
Online email contact form: http://durbin.senate.gov/contact.cfm#contact

Washington, DC
332 Dirksen Senate Bldg.
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-2152
(202) 228-0400 - fax

Chicago
230 S Dearborn St. STE 3892
Chicago, IL 60604-1483
(312) 353-4952
(312) 353-0150 - fax

Springfield
525 South 8th St.
Springfield, IL 62703
(217 ) 492-4062
(217) 492-4382 - fax

Marion
701 N. Court St.
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 998-8812
(618) 997-0176 - fax