WSOP sees Congressman Barney Frank visit

Day 1c of the World Series of Poker Main Event had a special visitor. Congressman Barney Frank, who has been instrumental in the push to change the online gambling laws, made a special visit to Las Vegas. It was Frank who announced the infamous ‘shuffle up and deal’ on that day also.

After starting off the day’s big event, Frank took a tour of the Rio to see just how much popularity the game of poker has gained. A press conference to discuss many of the issues plaguing poker, especially online poker, was to follow the tour.

The first issue Frank discussed was the fact that the Obama administration may not have been behind the recent seizure of millions of dollars in funds of online poker players, done by the Southern District of New York. He also stated that he is still working to find answers about the seizures.

On a good note, while Frank’s current proposed legislation (H.R. 2267) may not be heard in committee until September, it is a priority for Frank to push his companion legislation (H.R. 2266) that will delay the implementation of the UIGEA through 2010.

News Added: 07 July, 2009

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