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Selected Coverage of the PPA DC Fly-In

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This article is my favorite...

http://www.pokerplayernewspaper.com/...le.php?id=2288

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Annie Duke spoke well of the Fly-In

http://www.annieduke.com/journal.php?journalID=2291

I just came back from one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life. The Poker Players Alliance ( www.pokerplayersalliance.org ) organized a fly-in to Washington, DC to lobby members of congress to support Representative Barney Frank's proposed legislation (HR 2046) and Representative Robert Wexler's proposed legislation (HR 2610). Basically, HR 2046 allows for internet gambling to be legalized and regulated in the US. HR 2610 is a skill game carve out for the UIGEA. If lotteries, horse racing and fantasy sports are carved out of the UIGEA, Wexler argues that games of skill such as poker, bridge, Mahh-Jong and Backgammon should be as well. Makes sense to me......

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Very nice

It seems you guys were able to maximize their celebrity to a large extent as well, which is incredibly helpful. Generally gets the member's attention more (right or wrong) and leaves a more lasting impression IMO.

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Very nice

It seems you guys were able to maximize their celebrity to a large extent as well, which is incredibly helpful. Generally gets the member's attention more (right or wrong) and leaves a more lasting impression IMO.

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They did get a lot of attention for us, and they probably helped us get some meetings. I was impressed with how hard they were willing to work for this cause.

We did get one meeting from this. Four or five pros were in the meeting with Ron Paul. When they all left and walked down the hall together, it looked a little like the beginning of Poker After Dark, especially with Chris Ferguson there. A congressman saw them, introduced himself, then decided he could spare some time and he invited us all in for a meeting.

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Fly-In video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2AkR6xpmYI

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Fly-In video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2AkR6xpmYI

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Some follow on coverage, it seems the LV paper is going to do a multi-part follow up.

http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/2007/11...nd_politic.php


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