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Forum: Poker Legislation 11-29-2007, 11:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 447
Posted By PPAdc
Re: PPA should fire Annie Duke

I feel the need to clarify and defend Annie from this unwarranted attack. First, let’s be clear, Annie Duke is not a paid employee of the PPA, nor did she receive any compensation for testifying...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-16-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 4,065
Posted By PPAdc
Re: November 14th: House Judiciary Committee Hearing Thread

Yes, I accidentally posted an earlier draft of the release, the final release that went out to media, posted to our site, etc. was correct and edited.

John A. Pappas
Poker Players Alliance...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-15-2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 4,065
Posted By PPAdc
Re: November 14th: House Judiciary Committee Hearing Thread

Congressional Hearing Dispels Internet Poker Myths

~ Annie Duke delivers impassioned testimony to the Judiciary Committee ~

Washington, D.C. (November 14, 2007) – Yesterday the House Judiciary...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-15-2007, 03:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 661
Posted By PPAdc
Re: CNN Article putting Poker in a more positive light, highlighting s

oh, and he had been a UIGEA supporter in the past...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-15-2007, 03:22 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 661
Posted By PPAdc
Re: CNN Article putting Poker in a more positive light, highlighting s

Congressman Pete Sessions from TX might just fit that bill. He is a perenial 90+ on the Christian Coalition and other religous groups scorecards. After meeting with "average joe" PPA member...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-15-2007, 03:02 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 4,065
Posted By PPAdc
Re: November 14th: House Judiciary Committee Hearing Thread

The PPA would welcome 2+2s thoughts on follow-up questions to specific panelist. These questions can be submitted by members of the Committtee and we already have some tee'd up who are willing to do...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-14-2007, 01:18 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 4,065
Posted By PPAdc
Re: November 14th: House Judiciary Committee Hearing Thread

But I don't believe she not mentioning it in her testimony is any violation of ethics rules ...

JAP
PPA, Executive Director
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-14-2007, 01:16 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 4,065
Posted By PPAdc
Re: November 14th: House Judiciary Committee Hearing Thread

Mastercard re: is on the radar of the members we breifed.

John A. Pappas
PPA, Exec. Dir.
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-14-2007, 12:48 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 4,065
Posted By PPAdc
Re: November 14th: House Judiciary Committee Hearing Thread

I have been in hearing prep most of the day. I think we will have a strong turnout tomorrow of members who will be asking the right questions. No one can perdict how these things go, but I think we...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-10-2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 184
Posted By PPAdc
Re: Update from the PPA

As I understand the hearing will have a "Members Panel" and then a panel of the other witnesses, like Annie, a rep from the DOJ, Treasury, etc.

As of now, our good friend Bob Goodlatte will...
Forum: Poker Legislation 11-10-2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 2,581
Posted By PPAdc
Re: Proposed internet poker ban in MA

Randy, you have nothing to apologize for. You are doing tremendous work on behalf of the PPA and more importantly your fellow poker players. Of course we all would have loved page one on Sunday,...
Forum: Poker Legislation 10-25-2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 199
Posted By PPAdc
PPA Fly-In Recap

Wow! What an amazing three days poker had in Washington D.C. And the momentum is continuing to build.

From Oct 22 – 24, nearly 100 PPA members including some of the top professional poker...
Forum: Poker Legislation 10-25-2007, 11:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 440
Posted By PPAdc
Vote on whether poker is skill or chance

Poll on USA Today website with a corresponding story about skill v. luck. Please weigh in!

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/poker/2007-10-22-lobby_N.htm

John A. Pappas, Executive Director
Poker...
Forum: Poker Legislation 10-17-2007, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 43
Posted By PPAdc
Re: Canned response from Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) - not ALL bad

Yes, a PPA member forwarded us this response. Please know that we are attempting to meet with the Senator or at least his staff during our Washington Fly-In.
Forum: Poker Legislation 10-17-2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 77
Posted By PPAdc
Who does the UIGEA really hurt?

I wanted to share with the forum a You Tube post from a PPA Member who resides in Indiana. He is unable to attend the Washington "Fly-In" but was compelled to tell his poker story. As you will see,...
Forum: Poker Legislation 10-13-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 103
Posted By PPAdc
PPA Newsletter -- New Congressional Ltrs & TPs for the Regs

Today, on the year anniversary of the signing of the UIGEA into law, PPA members recieved a newsletter via email. Here is a web-based link to the PPA Oct. newsletter : ...
Forum: Poker Legislation 10-01-2007, 04:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 78
Posted By PPAdc
Directions to post comments on proposed UIGEA regulations

For those that might be interested in participating in the public comment period the PPA has posted instructions on its Web site:...
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-19-2007, 04:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 610
Posted By PPAdc
Re: PPA Washington Fly-In October 22nd thru 24th

Obviously not everyone who wants to be active can attend the Washington Fly-In. Accordingly the PPA will be announcing -- in the coming weeks -- the components of a "virtual" Fly-In so those who...
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-19-2007, 04:06 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 610
Posted By PPAdc
Re: PPA Washington Fly-In October 22nd thru 24th

Chairman is Rep. John Conyers (D-MI 14th) Ranking Republican is Lamar Smith (R-TX 26th)

Democrat
Hon. Berman
(D) California, 28th

Hon. Boucher
(D) Virginia, 9th

Hon. Nadler
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-19-2007, 04:03 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 610
Posted By PPAdc
Re: PPA Washington Fly-In October 22nd thru 24th

Chairman Barney Frank represents Massachusetts' Fourth Congressional District. The other Democratic members of the Committee are:

Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski, PA
Rep. Maxine Waters, CA
Rep. Carolyn...
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-19-2007, 03:43 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 610
Posted By PPAdc
Re: PPA Washington Fly-In October 22nd thru 24th

Unfortunately we had a technical glitch that went undetected during our test. emails should be recieved now.
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-19-2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 610
Posted By PPAdc
PPA Washington Fly-In October 22nd thru 24th

I have some exciting news to report. The PPA just announced that it is hosting a Poker Policy Conference and two days of citizen advocacy in Washington D.C. The invite, which can be linked to...
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-14-2007, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 43
Posted By PPAdc
Re: Gallup Poll numbers

Thanks. These are good stats to share with Capitol Hill.
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-13-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 341
Posted By PPAdc
Re: A Message from PPA Exec Dir.

The goals of the PPA are straight forward and have been determined by the Board and myself. I hope my posting these (rather than a Board member), doesn't in some way diminish their value. I think...
Forum: Poker Legislation 09-10-2007, 09:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 341
Posted By PPAdc
Re: A Message from PPA Exec Dir.

I hope my previous post cleared up any confusion about the regs. There is an effort in place to minimize the impact of the regs. As you can imagine the regulatory process is not easily influenced...
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