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Frank, Berkley both took contributions from Full Tilt
22 September 2011
By Howard Stutz
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., a longtime advocate for federal legalization of Internet poker, accepted an estimated $20,000 in contributions from Full Tilt Poker, the Boston Globe reported Wednesday.
Jessica Mackler, a spokeswoman for Berkley’s U.S. Senate campaign, said in an email statement the money would not be kept. It was unclear, however, how the funds would be disposed.
"These allegations are extremely troubling and, if true, threaten to unfairly cast a shadow over the entire online poker community thanks to the alleged actions of a few individuals," said Berkley.
The newspaper article focused on Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., who has introduced several bills in Congress over the years to legalize Internet poker — including one currently pending — accepted $18,600 in contributions.
The newspaper reported that Berkley and Frank were tied for the highest amount of contributions from Full Tilt.
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