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- [CA] State Assembly iPoker Hearing
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- Weekly Update 06/18
- [CT] [MA] Next for iGambling?
- Lindsey Graham’s Need for iGambling
- [NJ] iGambling Profits Turning Corner
- [PA] Top Senators Introduce New Bill
- [WSOP] 22,000+ Entries for Colossus
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California Assembly Committee Governmental Organization Hearing
Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 1:30 p.m. - State Capitol, Room 4202
The Legality of Internet Poker-How Prepared is California to Regulate It?
[Agenda] [Watch] [Live Blogging]
Watch Exec. Dir. John Pappas testimony below.
[Testimony] [Tweets] [Press Release]
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Latest PPA
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In a stunning display of political tone deafness, SC Sen Graham introduces his internet #poker ban bill today. #Priorities
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You can find a live blog of the #CAhearing here californiaonlinepoker.com/blog/live-repo…
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@A___christian likely need to have established gaming in the state before. Could happen after the casinos open
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You can watch the California Internet #poker hearing here calchannel.com/live-webcast/
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I am in the hearing room. Hearing starting now. Will be several hours till I testify. #poker #AB431 -jp
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You can watch PPA's John Pappas testify in the California Internet #poker hearing in 1/2 an hour calchannel.com/live-webcast/
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2 U of Arizona alums testifying in CA today. Only 1 has a triple crown. I am the other;) -jp #poker #AllinCA pic.twitter.com/FzkDaQpFW1
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PPA Talking Points
- The Benefits of Federal v. State Licensing and Regulation of Online Poker
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- Tribal Governments and Poker Legislation - PPA
For more talking points, click here.
PPA Federal
Bill # |
Bill Title |
Recent News |
Restoration Of America's Wire Act |
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Utah's Former Attorneys General in the Soup - Courthouse News Service (23 June 2015)
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New plan means SA faces $1.5bn GST hit - Perth Now (23 June 2015)
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Editorials from around the country - The Philadelphia Tribune (23 June 2015)
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Business Watch - Wall Street Journal (23 June 2015)
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Former Sabre guilty in gambling case - Niagara Gazette (23 June 2015)
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FTSE ends higher after hitting five-month low, miners rally - Yahoo Finance UK (18 June 2015)
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OVERNIGHT TECH: Internet domain bill getting House vote - The Hill (22 June 2015)
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AHC Trustees Oppose IHA Repeal Legislation - BloodHorse.com (press release) (registration) (blog) (22 June 2015)
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Jason Chaffetz Clashes With State Lottery Officials Over RAWA - US Poker (blog) (11 March 2015)
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Feds sue, allege Johnson illegally donated to Mike Lee, Harry Reid and former ... - Salt Lake Tribune (20 June 2015)
PPA State
Use map or dropdown menu to go to your PPA State Page.
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Bill # |
Bill Title |
Recent News |
CA |
Gambling: Internet poker: unlawful gambling activity. |
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CA |
Gambling: Internet poker: unlawful gambling activity. |
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CA |
Gambling: Internet poker. |
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CA |
Gambling: Internet poker. |
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GA |
Gambling; casino poker room in each county and municipal corporation which has established an entertainment district; authorize General Assembly |
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IA |
A study bill relating to fantasy sports contests |
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IA |
A study bill for an act relating to fantasy sports contests. |
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IA |
A bill for an act relating to fantasy sports contests. (Formerly HSB 47) |
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IA |
A study bill for an act concerning social and charitable gambling and making penalties applicable. 2/24/2015 Subcommittee: Danielson, Petersen, and Bertrand |
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IA |
A bill for an act concerning social and charitable gambling and making penalties applicable. |
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KS |
Exclusion of fantasy sports leagues from the crime of gambling. |
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KS |
Exclusion of fantasy sports leagues from the crime of gambling. |
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MD |
Criminal Law - Gaming - Home Games |
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MD |
Criminal Law - Gaming - Home Games |
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MN |
director of State Lottery prohibited from offering casino-style games; sale of tickets of the State Lottery through a website or self-service devices suspended. |
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MS |
Gaming; create Mississippi Internet Poker Act. |
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MT |
Amend state regulation of fantasy sports |
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NE |
Provide for a special designated poker license and a poker endorsement under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act |
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NY |
Relates to authorizing licensed authorized organizations to conduct certain poker tournaments as licensed games of chance fundraisers |
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NY |
Authorizes certain gambling games |
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PA |
An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for authorized interactive gaming and for duties of Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and Department of Health; and imposing an interactive gaming tax and prescribing penalties. |
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PA |
A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to defeat H.R. 707 and any other legislation which would prohibit states from authorizing and conducting Internet gaming. |
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SD |
Authorize and regulate the playing of craps, roulette, and keno within the city limits of the city of Deadwood. |
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TN |
Gambling - As introduced, creates special joint committee to study casino gambling. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 31; Title 4, Chapter 51; Title 8, Chapter 4; Title 9, Chapter 4; Title 39 and Title 49. |
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VT |
An act relating to casino gaming |
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WA |
Authorizing And Regulating Internet Poker. |
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WA |
Classifying Fantasy Sports Contests As Contests Of Skill. |
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California - SB 278 - New activity — From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Standing Committee on Governmental Organization. - (15 June 2015)
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New York - S 1631 - Other vote, Passed, 23-2-0 — Rules - (15 June 2015)
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Pennsylvania - HR 140 - New activity — Laid on the table - (3 June 2015)
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California - AB 431 - New activity — Read second time. Ordered to third reading. - (1 June 2015)
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Nebraska - LB 619 - New activity — Larson AM1654 filed - (19 May 2015)
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Nevada - AB 414 - New activity — (Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.3, no further action allowed.) - (16 May 2015)
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Kansas - SB 267 - New activity — Stricken from Calendar. - (12 May 2015)
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Minnesota - HF 374 - New activity — Bills not identical, SF substituted on General Register - (11 May 2015)
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Louisiana - HB 475 - New activity — Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary B. - (11 May 2015)
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