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Forum: Tournament Circuit/WSOP 08-02-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 1,912
Posted By PPA President
Re: PPA should disassociate itself from scandal ridden CEO Poker tour

The Board of Directors of the Poker Players Alliance met recently and after careful examination and discussion the board has decided the following:
The PPA hereby disassociates itself from CEO Poker...
Forum: Poker Legislation 02-11-2007, 07:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 250
Posted By PPA President
Update from PPA

2+2 Members
I wanted to let you know that we greatly value the opinions of 2+2 members. We also realize that this forum's support can have a great impact on our success this year. We have been...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-05-2006, 12:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 80
Posted By PPA President
Re: Thank You PPA (new website)

The fact is that there is no federal law that make the playing of poker on-line illegal (although there are a number of state laws that apply directly or indirectly to poker. Our assertion is that...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-04-2006, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 80
Posted By PPA President
Re: Thank You PPA (new website)

Thanks for the note. We are working on a complete revamp of the website. As we do not have a great amount of technical resources, we created the wordpress blog that enabled us to post more content...
Forum: Poker Legislation 10-02-2006, 07:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 114
Posted By PPA President
Re: PPA - Take the Battle To The States

Bluff,
We are still going with the hail mary, poker exemption. The state by state approach is interesting. It is going to be difficult even in Vegas to stay within the geographic limitations, and...
Forum: Poker Legislation 10-02-2006, 06:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 118
Posted By PPA President
Re: Throw the \"Hail Mary\" - Poker Carve-Out in the Lame Duck Session

Bluff,
This is exactly what we are focused upon now. There is no other option other than giving up, and the PPA is not leaving the fight. We always have pressed for a Poker carve out, while...
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-29-2006, 04:01 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 1,234
Posted By PPA President
Re: Update - Wednesday September 27

This is going to our members ASAP


The U.S. Congress is Trying to Ban Online Poker TODAY!!!
THIS IS NOT A TEST -- Call Your Senator Now


U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is attaching...
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-29-2006, 02:05 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 1,234
Posted By PPA President
Port Security - IG may be in - Watch Closely

Congress near approval on port security

By JIM ABRAMS Associated Press Writer
© 2006 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans pushed Friday for passage of a major ports...
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-28-2006, 04:09 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 1,234
Posted By PPA President
Re: Update - Wednesday September 27 --- Shelly Berkley on House Floor

That is correct. This is not a tip-off either way, although Congresswoman Berkley's speech helps to highlight the ridiculous effort to attach I-Gaming to DoD Authorization. Granted, everything that...
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-28-2006, 12:40 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 1,234
Posted By PPA President
Re: Update - Wednesday September 27 --- Shelly Berkley on House Floor

One Minute Speech by Rep. Shelley Berkley this AM; transcript

28 September 2006

United States House of Representatives



Madam Speaker, Congress is waiting for the Republican leadership...
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-26-2006, 03:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 81
Posted By PPA President
Re: PPA Privacy Policy

Sorry use email@pokerplayersalliance.org
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-25-2006, 11:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 81
Posted By PPA President
Re: PPA Privacy Policy

e-mail: e-mail@pokerplayersalliance.org
Jason our customer support rep will follow up with you.
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-25-2006, 11:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 81
Posted By PPA President
Re: PPA Privacy Policy

First let me say that this information statement is very standard. We will not disclose this information to anyone. The partners that provide this information to the PPA based upon your agreement,...
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-25-2006, 11:24 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 559
Posted By PPA President
Re: Whose fundraisers deserve support on this issue from those who car

According to our information it is not accurate. That being said, Mr. Barge is correct, and until it gets out of committee is is not out of the possible.
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-25-2006, 11:03 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 559
Posted By PPA President
Re: Whose fundraisers deserve support on this issue from those who car

Nate,
First I appreciate yours and others input in this forum. Constructive criticism never hurts.
You are correct that there might not be much news, but our lobbyists are working this issue daily...
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-25-2006, 09:35 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 559
Posted By PPA President
Re: Whose fundraisers deserve support on this issue from those who car

One of the important elements of political action is to coordinate lobbying with constituent action. That is the reason that we activated our members and other internet forums , sites and blogs,...
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-25-2006, 08:10 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 559
Posted By PPA President
Re: Whose fundraisers deserve support on this issue from those who car

I would certainly suggest that you contribute to those members who opposed this IG Prohibition legislation in the house or those who co-sponsored the Porter-Berkley legislation calling for a study...
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-25-2006, 07:26 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 559
Posted By PPA President
Re: It\'s OFFICIAL...No Action in DoD Bill...No action before elections

Just an update:
It does look promising that IG legislation will not make it on to the DOD appropriation bill, but I caution this is NOT a done deal. In fact many other avenues exist. The fact is...
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-15-2006, 08:45 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 2,157
Posted By PPA President
Re: Online gambling to be attached to defense bill???- article Uh oh!!

It will either be the Leach Bill or the version passed in the house, unclear at this time.
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-14-2006, 11:52 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 2,157
Posted By PPA President
Re: Online gambling to be attached to defense bill???- article Uh oh!!

Mr. K,
You are very up to date and knowledgeable on the legislation and process.
Here is what I know from the last 3 days in Senate Offices.
1. This is the Leach Bill in Conference.
2. ...
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-09-2006, 02:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 110
Posted By PPA President
Re: PPA Pres, here\'s some advice

1. The Bill that was passed in the House 317-93 would prohibit poker players from wagering by using Credit Cards, ACH payments to such providers as Firepay and Netteller, or debit transations...
Forum: Poker Legislation 08-30-2006, 06:14 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 294
Posted By PPA President
Re: Don\'t cut and run, stand up for PPA members, why need an invite ?

Is your simple reason to just flame the PPA or me? Fine. Nice Job.

1. As I said, this was from a member's e-mail.
2. I am well aware of this fact, and I know we are not invited. I hope that...
Forum: Poker Legislation 08-30-2006, 06:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 110
Posted By PPA President
Re: PPA Pres, here\'s some advice

Thanks for your input. Sorry that the 2+2 folks feel that way. I unfortunately have spent most of my working in the halls of Congress, and less on the communicating to poker players. I always felt...
Forum: Poker Legislation 08-30-2006, 05:15 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 294
Posted By PPA President
Re: Interent Gambling Update: Leach and Frist in Cedar Rapids 8/31

It probably is not word for word, and it probably was not an official spokesperson that's for certain. It probably was one of the interns in the Iowa office.
Forum: Poker Legislation 08-30-2006, 04:12 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 294
Posted By PPA President
Re: Interent Gambling Update: Leach and Frist in Cedar Rapids 8/31

At least they have been out there addressing this issue in the press and with members of Congress, and more pros should get active on this issue. Unfortunately, due to the short one day notice they...
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