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Yestbay1's Poker Blog —
... been following the news about the progress, or lack of it, of the poker legalization bill here in Texas. Although things don't look so good at the moment, apparently it isn't dead, so I will hold out some hope that it has a chance to pass. If it doesn't get through, the poker rooms in Oklahoma and Louisiana will be happy to take the money of Texas poker players. It's a shame that we can't have card rooms for Texas Hold 'Em in Texas, but that's politics for you. I sent e-mails via the Poker Players Alliance to my state reps; I hope it helps in some small way. ...
Twitter Your Governor
Pokerati | Texas Hold'em and Las Vegas Poker Blog —
From the PPA:
Hi all,
Texas Gov. Perry is blocking the vote on HB222 (the bill that legalized land-based poker in Texas). Let’s all amp up the pressure!
Contact info:
Phone: (800) 252-9600
Twitter: @GovernorPerry
I believe we should hit with calls and Twitters. This was effective at getting us heard in Minn., so let’s try it here. I wrote up some Tweets to Twitter. It takes just seconds to send these out, so let’s all pitch in!
Click here to send Tweet #1: RT @PPApoker: PLZ tell TX ...
PPA Announces National Poker Week: July 19-25
Pokerjunkie —
... Berkley and former Senator Alfonse D'Amato, chairman of the PPA. At today's press conference in The Rio All Suites Hotel, Rep. Shelley Berkley, Alfonse D'Amato and PPA Executive Director John Pappas as well as a number of poker professionals are present to discuss the initiative. The press conference takes place at 11 AM in Pavilion 11 in the WSOP main hallway area. Interested parties are to contact Teresa Schofield at tschofield@theheraldgroup.com. For more information see the PPA homepage . -
Stand Up
Ultimate Bet Blog —
... The Poker Players Alliance held a press conference this morning to announce some new initiatives and discuss the current legislative state of affairs. PPA Executive Director John Pappas discussed three recently-launched websites that should help further the PPA’s grass-roots recruitment of poker players to the cause: ...
National Poker Week 19th to 25th July - PPA Launches 3 New Websites
Melted Felt —
... akh script - thanks very much Ben! Remember, dear Melted Felt readers, to make sure you tell someone who does not give a fuck that the 19th to 25th July is National Poker Week . MF PS: Yeah yeah, they are an easy target... but the PPA are actually a good bunch - you can (and should) support them if you care about the legality of the beautiful game in the USA, individual freedom of choice in general or the latest fashion in thorned crowns - Here is a link to their real website: http://theppa.org/
2009 World Series of Poker - Poker Players Alliance
Poker From The Rail —
... or Poker Players Alliance websites. During that week, the Poker Players Alliance will meet with President Obama on this issue and plan to present him with a petition signed by players. The petition states:“What’s most important to me is your support for my rights. Please: 1) exempt poker from the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) and 2) license and regulate internet poker in the US. 3) Respect the rights of law-abiding Americans who love to play this great game of skill.” All players can sign the petition online at ...
PPA begins National Poker Week with Howard Stern
PokerListings.com - News —
... discuss National Poker Week. The driving force of National Poker Week, however, is an online petition that asks U.S. President Barack Obama to exempt poker from the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), license and regulate internet poker in the America and respect the rights of law-abiding Americans who wish to play the game. You can sign the petition here. You can also learn more about National Poker Week by visiting the PPA's official website at www.theppa.org. Visit PokerListings.com
2009 PPA National Poker Week
Poker From The Rail —
... Poker Players Alliance: Poker is Not a Crime. When I first began writing this post I had a disclaimer at the top stating that my non-US readers could probably go right by and ignore it. Then I realized that writing about the process of keeping access to ...
European Laws: The £899 Gorilla?
Pokerati | Texas Hold'em and Las Vegas Poker Blog —
... Seriously, if it weren’t for the PPA — which we all know is a mere infant, toddler at best, amongst American political organizations — I’m not so sure we’d be moving at all on these matters … and the United States would be leaving it to the Europeans to establish frameworks for what ultimately will prove to be trillions of dollars worth of virtual finance in the future. That’s the undercurrent of why we’re all here in Washington DC right now … as much as we say it’s just about the freedom to bring more dead ...
Robert Wexler is an Influential Ally for the Poker Player’s Alliance
AintLuck.com - Online Poker Site —
... As mentioned in an earlier article, we are in the midst of National Poker Week. As part of the festivities, the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) held what is known as a Fly-In dinner in Washington. The purpose of this event was to put a recognizable face of the organization in front of Congress as they try to work to change legislation in the United States as it pertains to the game of poker. ...
Senator Robert Menendez Introduces Bill to Regulate, License, and Tax Online Poker
Lou Krieger's Poker Blog —
Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), pictured left, introduced the Internet Poker and Games of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act. Similar to the legislation Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced in the House of Representatives—his bill, H.R. 2267, now has more than 50 cosponsors—the ...
Colorado Supreme Court Could Decide Skill vs. Luck Issue
Pokerati | Texas Hold'em and Las Vegas Poker Blog —
The defendant, Kevin Raley, has already been found not-guilty … but the state’s appeal succeeded in getting the testimony of Robert Hannum, Professor of Statistics at the University of Denver, thrown out on the grounds that Colorado law had already put poker in its gambling place. So now Raley is moving forward, even though he’s already — and still — in the clear.
From thePPA.org:
Poker Players Alliance Supports Appeal to Colorado Supreme Court
Washington, DC (August 12, 2009) –The Poker Players Alliance ...
Barney Frank’s Latest Will Have to Wait
AintLuck.com - Online Poker Site —
... ’s greatest ally in Congress, Massachusetts Rep Barney Frank, has reported in to the Poker Players Alliance and informed the group that although he will be introducing new poker friendly legislation in the near future, it will most likely need to wait until October at the earliest. ...
Borradores de la carta de la Poker Players Alliance a Obama
PokerGenio —
Borradores de la carta de la Poker Players Alliance a Obama PPA El grupo que defiende a la Poker Players Alliance (PPA) está instando a sus miembros, que muestren su apoyo al poker mediante el envío de una carta especialmente concebida para el presidente Barack Obama . La ...
Barney Frank Submits Bid to Delay UIGEA
Part Time Poker —
... that should be blocked are far from clear. Banks have to sort through a complex web of laws and a dynamic industry that will constantly be searching for ways to circumvent the regulations.
Frank’s letter doesn’t represent anything binding, but it does place pressure on Treasury to ensure that compliance with the rules is not only feasible, but also won’t result in any unnecessary economic harm.
Visit Barney Franks website here.
Visit the PPA here.
Kentucky Supreme Court Domain Hearing Today at 11AM
Pokerati | Texas Hold'em and Las Vegas Poker Blog —
The Kentucky Supreme Court will be holding a hearing at 11am ET today regarding the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s efforts in seizing 141 domain names. A live stream of the arguments will be available at this linkfor those wanting to watch the proceedings, with updates available over on the PPA’s site. iMEGA’s site should also have their own analysis of the proceedings this afternoon.
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December 1st: UIGEA Facts, Analysis and Speculation
Part Time Poker —
... by Stars and FTP in the summer and should prepare for a world where cash outs are more restricted in terms of size and frequency than they are in the status quo, and are possibly subject to longer holds at their bank upon deposit.
Where Can I Get Additional Information?
Here are some useful links:
- ABA’s FAQ for Banks on UIGEA Compliance (PDF, 4 pages)
- Full Text of Final Rule of UIGEA (PDF, 121 Pages)
- Poker Player’s Alliance Home Page
RE: Banks Prepping for Kibosh (2) Old Congressional poker foes resurface
Pokerati | Texas Hold'em and Las Vegas Poker Blog —
via the PPA …
Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) and Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL) have submitted their petition asking Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to ignore requests seeking to delay enforcement of the UIGEA.
[DC] Bachus Kyl Letter (11/03/09)
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Joe Cada Dons PPA Logo for 2009 WSOP Main Event Final Table
Poker News Daily —
When viewers tune into tonight’s broadcast of the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event on ESPN, they’ll see eventual winner Joe Cada don a logo for the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the industry’s grassroots lobbying force.
Over one million members of the PPA comprise its rank and file and the organization is based in Washington, D.C. On the level of exposure that Cada will bring the PPA when tonight’s two-hour plus broadcast airs, PPA Executive Director John Pappas told Poker News Daily, ...
New Poll: What Will Dec. 1 Bring?
Pokerati | Texas Hold'em and Las Vegas Poker Blog —
... Here’s the PPA ED John Pappas giving a little more insight on what this date means to the folks in Washington DC, and what the PPA is doing to fight it. But damn, with the clock having been called, will it be enough? ...
Bellyful of Bird, Waiting for Word
Hard-Boiled Poker —
... Will be keeping an ear out today, of course, for the official word regarding that six-month delay for banks to comply with the so-called “Final Rule” of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006. I assume we’ll probably be hearing something about it over at the Poker Players Alliance website, as they will surely be coming forth with a response once the news is official. ...
2009 Thanksgiving Holiday – The Poker Edition
Poker From The Rail —
... : Fed, Treasury Accept PPA Request to Delay UIGEA | Poker Players Alliance”. They issued a press release stating enforcement of the evil UIGEA here in the States has been pushed back until at least June. You can read the press release on the previous link. As always, US-based poker players are encouraged to ...
Just a Few Months More
Ultimate Bet Blog —
... online are not breaking any U.S. law. So it you might understand that these law-abiding people would be upset at being treated like a Medellin money-launderer. And you might also understand that financial institutions wouldn’t like the government saddling them with an unwanted law-enforcement role. As an article in the Wall Street Journal put it:
…this law turns bankers into policemen and forces them to enforce a non-law.
The Poker Players Alliance lobbied heavily for a delay, lobbying that was bolstered by a letter ...
