Does the WSOP Main Event outcome help online poker politically ?

[MiltonFriedman]

Does this demographic perhaps de-demonize poker ?

Since a Christian, Jerry Yang, can win invoking prayer during the game, is it really the Devil's game ?

(Apparently, he was "logoed" with a FullTilt hat, did he qualify online ?)

[jh12547]

IMO with all the BS that has happened with the Gov and online gambling i would think anything like this would help.
As for Full Tilt and Yang during his interview with Norman Chad he did thank FT for sponsoring him But i dont know if he actually qualified there.

[Ron Burgundy]

He qualified for $225 in a live satellite at Pachenga in San Diego, IIRC.

That speech was hilarious. THANK THE LOOOOOORD HE GAVE ME THE WHEEEEEL!!!

But seriously, I think it's great for us. It sends a clear message to the FOF idiots that they're not representing all Christians on this issue.

And the whole risking his life to escape communism deal, WOWOWOWOW this guy is gonna be popular in the mainstream media!

[kickabuck]

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He qualified for $225 in a live satellite at Pachenga in San Diego, IIRC.

That speech was hilarious. THANK THE LOOOOOORD HE GAVE ME THE WHEEEEEL!!!

But seriously, I think it's great for us. It sends a clear message to the FOF idiots that they're not representing all Christians on this issue.

And the whole risking his life to escape communism deal, WOWOWOWOW this guy is gonna be popular in the mainstream media!

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Agreed, I don't think we could have asked for anything better out of the ME champ. Escaping Commies, family and church going guy, pleasant demeanor, charitable, etc.

[oldbookguy]

Sorry I miised the interview, has anyone seen this on you tube yet?

obg

[Legislurker]

I almost feel guilty I want to use him for our personal gain, but you can damn well bet FT is salivating.

Edit: A degree in health psychology. Social worker. Someone get him to Capitol Hill ASAP.

[CountingMyOuts]

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I almost feel guilty I want to use him for our personal gain, but you can damn well bet FT is salivating.

Edit: A degree in health psychology. Social worker. Someone get him to Capitol Hill ASAP.

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I feel guilty. Then I remember how the UIGEA law was snuck into must pass legislation and I don't feel guilty at all.

[TruePoker CEO]

100% for the good, no real visible downside.

Think of it as a trade of Jamie Gold for Jerry Yang. Who would not have taken that deal, for the political gain alone ?

[Lottery Larry]

It's a sign! God likes poker!

[fun160]

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Since a Christian, Jerry Yang, can win invoking prayer during the game, is it really the Devil's game?

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I'm a Christian poker player and I've just got to get something off my chest. This video was completely embarrassing.