Cherokee, NC Harrahs ... Take Action!

[Benjamin]

This poker room is being delayed, and we can bet that the hold up is 99% coming from the state of NC. The Indian Gaming Commision surely doesn't object, and Harrah's was ready to open it by now if not for the current holdup.

The Governor's office is who ultimately makes the agreement with the Cherokee to allow the game ... there may be some legal room for the Cherokee to offer it along-side Bingo as a Class II game without the state's agreement, but it will definitely be easiest if the state goes along with it.

Politicians being what they are, they are susceptible to swaying with the public wind. An anti-gambling group has made noise about the poker room, so we need to let them hear our voices too.

Take Action!

1) Call the governor's office and let them know that you want the poker room to be allowed. Emphasize that poker is a game of skill ... much more skill is required to play it well than is required by the video 'games of skill' currently employed by casino.

Governor Easley's office:
1-800-662-7952 valid in North Carolina only
(919)733-4240, or (919)733-5811.

And/or EMAIL (http://www.governor.state.nc.us/email.asp?to=1)the Governor's Office.

If you are a NC resident, then you should tell them that. If you are a NC voter, tell them that. If you have contributed to Easley's campaign, or are thinking of doing so, tell them that.

But even if you live in Cali and might only play there once every few years, you should still contact the Governor's office. This is a beautiful part of the country, and it would be a great addition to the poker universe.

Those of us in NC should really be forming a NC poker players association ... the state does have a law on the books that allows betting on oneself in games of skill, so there may be some possiblity of getting legalized poker throughout the state if we were to become a political force.

Regards,
Benjamin