PPA Statement

[permafrost]

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It would not appeal to a libertarian but regulation can be used to help problem gamblers, ordinary players and help promote the game to a wider audience.

In Sept 2007 any UK based...

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So you are saying you can't have an exemption or carveout without also having regulations for that exemption? That doesn't seem to be the PPA (and others) stance.

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No I am saying that regulation can potentially benefit poker players, problem gamblers and poker overall. I'd also suggest that it is easier to convince a majority to allow regulated poker than to allow completely unregulated poker.

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I'm all for regulation but my question is why does PPA stress exemption for poker as a priority over regulation? And can you have an exemption without regulation as they are saying?