Marc, poker is not a contest...it's a game associated with gambling... even though no money is involved here. Please don't try to pass it off as only a "contest". Why not have something more conventional like a drawing or other kind of "enter to win" promotion instead?

You have many kids that view your website. I'm sure that parents are happy and relieved that their kids are involved in radio control, a wholesome, educational, fun hobby that might help keep their kids from getting into all of the other negative things available to them these days.

Can you imagine what those parents would think if they find their kids playing POKER on the most popular RC website, a site that they didn't give a second thought to as far as supervision is concerned? Poker has a stereotypical image associated with it and I doubt that most parents would want their kids playing it online regardless of how harmless or free of risk it is.

In my opinion, you are being unintentionally irresponsible by promoting games associated with gambling of any kind on your website. And you're right, I don't have to and won't play it....

As for the Pop Up, it's the interruption that most people object to...it doesn't matter if there is a "distinct difference" between a notice and an ad...that's not the issue.

Steve