Bringing online poker back to the United States may require some help from Hollywood. That’s the mindset of those at the American Gaming Association.
According to a report from PokerUpdate, the AGA “has a plan to use the film ‘Runner Runner’ to promote the need for federal online poker legislation in the U.S.”
An email sent by AGA CEO and president Geoff Freeman to his colleagues on the AGA board that was obtained and published by Jon Ralston of Ralston Reports cites an opportunity to use the film as a springboard and catalyst to “raise awareness” about the dangers of unregulated online poker.
If you’re unfamiliar with the movie, you’re not alone – it hasn’t been released yet.
Coming to theaters October 4, 2013, “Runner Runner” stars Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck. The film delves into “illegal online poker and unscrupulous offshore operators.”
Freeman believes the film will draw attention to “the risk American consumers face in a poorly-regulated market.”
Freeman reportedly wants AGA board members to weigh in on the use of the film’s release as a way to capitalize on the AGA’s ongoing push to generate federal online poker legislation in the U.S.
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