Just got word that Rep. Ralph Hall is sponsoring a “poker night” fundraiser. For a $500 ($1,000-$2,000 for PACs) entry fee (also known as a campaign contribution), you can come play poker in honor of getting the good congressman reelected. No word on if there are plans to award prizes, which would make the event illegal (game of chance + entry fee + payoff + rake = illegal).

As you might guess, Hall both voted for and co-sponsored the Unlawful Internet Gaming Act, which prohibited online poker.

Frankly, if we’re going to have a Nanny Statist government protecting us from bad choices, I’d consider giving $500 to a congressman quite a bit more wasteful than spending $20 to enter an online poker tournament.

If anyone received a copy of the fax/flyer announcing the Rep. Hall’s poker night, I’d love to get a copy to post here. If so requested, your identity could be kept confidential.

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