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Look at Mass. It came up and I was asked to get PPA involved. I immediately contacted John Pappas and Randy C. Then, thanks to Randy's hard work, we had an organized campaign within a few days.

Don't assume they know already....if you want it, let me know (preferably via PM).

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This is a pretty good argument in support of Mason's position. Regular players have a better idea of what's happening than the PPA Board. That is exactly the opposite of how it should be. I wonder how many Board members besides Engineer know about the Florida situation. It has been talked about here for months and months yet the PPA has not seen fit to do anything to influence the compast that is about to screw Florida poker players.

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Thanks for your comments. I should reiterate that I'm not a PPA apologist, nor am I the PPA rep here. I'm your rep to PPA.

The PPA Board is what it is. Pappas does run the show, and I've seen no evidence that he's not working 100% on our behalf. He definitely works very hard for us. If your main concern is input by PPA members, if want something specific from the PPA just PM me. You and any other 2+2 member will have more input than 80% of the board.

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I really want to support the PPA, but they need to step up and accomplish something tangible first.

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We did lose the HR 4411 vote in the House 317-93. Some think this should be easy to overcome, if only PPA would step up. I do think we have a tough struggle ahead for our rights, and I've seen tangible results. Not everyone thinks like we poker players do. I guess an issue here is that PPA needs to improve their communication. I've discussed this with John Pappas. Hopefully this will be improved.