FairPlayUSA Gains Support from Congressman Michael Grimm (R-NY)Newly Founded Organization Garners Another Ally in Fight for Online Poker |
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FairPlayUSA, a non-profit campaign based in Washington D.C., joined the fight for online poker last week, and on Monday received support from a member of Congress.
“I applaud the efforts of FairPlayUSA for launching its coalition to combat illegal gambling," Rep. Michael Grimm (R-NY) said in a press release. “As a former FBI agent, I fully support the efforts to create a strong regulatory framework for legal online poker and to crack down on illegal sites, many of whom have ties to organized crime. With many adult online poker players in my District of Staten Island and Brooklyn, I support their right to continue playing; however, I agree that it must be in a law-abiding forum that provides protections for America’s consumers and children. Together we must fight for the return of quality, good paying jobs to the United States and a strong regulatory framework for legal online poker will contribute to that goal.”
“I am confident FairPlayUSA will be successful by aligning with former Governor and Secretary of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge, to help expand the coalition’s membership and that their efforts will compliment my legislative goal of regulating online poker.”
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