The Poker Players Alliance is looking to amend the legislation to regulate Internet poker proposed by Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.)

Some of the changes they'd like to see include shortening of the 15-month delay before implementation of regulations, allowing U.S. players to play in games with other players outside of the U.S., and making it easier for states to opt in for the regulations.

“It would be a real shame if common-sense legislation fell through the cracks,” PPA Executive Director John Pappas said Friday. “Every day without it leaves American consumers unprotected and the unregulated market grows unfettered. If there was one thing Congress could agree on during the lame duck, it’s a bill that raises revenue without raising taxes.”
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