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[KY] Internet gambling sites block access to Kentucky users – Commonwealth of Kentucky (09/26/08)

By Commonwealth of Kentucky
Friday, September 26th, 2008

Commonwealth of Kentucky
Justice and Public Safety Cabinet
For Immediate Release
September 26, 2008

Internet gambling sites block access to Kentucky users
Actions recognize Commonwealth’s jurisdiction in matter

FRANKFORT, KY – Internet gambling sites have begun blocking access to Kentucky users in recognition of the Commonwealth’s jurisdiction to protect its citizens from unregulated, illegal activity within its borders. The Commonwealth continues to negotiate with those sites toward a resolution of the dispute.

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[Press Release] PPA Submits Amicus Brief in KY Online Gambling Case, Continues Grassroots Deluge on Beshear – PPA (09/26/08)

By PPA
Friday, September 26th, 2008

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[KY] Forfeiture hearing on domain names continued to Friday – Commonwealth of Kentucky (09/25/08)

By Jennifer Brislin, Commonwealth of Kentucky
Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Commonwealth of Kentucky
Justice and Public Safety Cabinet
For Immediate Release

Sept. 25, 2008

Contact:
Jennifer Brislin
502-564-8220 (office)
502-753-9766 (cell)

Forfeiture hearing on domain names continued to Friday
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[Press Release] PPA Statement on Kentucky Seizure of Poker Websites (09/23/08)

By PPA
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

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[KY] Ky. governor seeking to block online gambling – Associated Press (09/22/08)

By Joe Biesk, Associated Press
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

excerpt:

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky’s pro-gambling governor is looking to make sure all bets are off for more than 140 online gambling Web sites that operate in the state known for the world’s biggest horse race.

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[KY] PPA Amicus Brief – 09/26/08

By Poker Players Alliance
Monday, September 22nd, 2008

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[KY] Kentucky Takes Queue From China; Censors Internet – ATR (09/24/08)

By John Kartch, Americans for Tax Reform
Sunday, September 21st, 2008

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Selected Coverage of Kentucky Internet Poker Battle

By Poker Players Alliance
Sunday, September 21st, 2008

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[KY] PPA Fighting for Legal Poker Rooms in Kentucky

By Poker Players Alliance
Thursday, November 1st, 2007

Governor Ernie Fletcher’s election-year decision to oppose a statewide referendum on the issue of casino gaming in the commonwealth has drawn the ire of the state’s poker players, as Fletcher’s position includes opposition to poker rooms.
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PPA Launches Statewide Effort to Fight for Legal Poker in Kentucky

By Poker Players Alliance
Monday, September 17th, 2007

For Immediate Release
Contact:
Rich Muny, PPA KY State Director
September 17, 2007
KY@theppa.org


PPA Launches Statewide Effort to Fight for Legal Poker in Kentucky

In response to Governor Ernie Fletcher’s election-year change of heart with regard to allowing Kentuckians to vote on gaming in the commonwealth, the Kentucky members of the 760,000-member Poker Players Alliance have kicked off an advocacy campaign in support of poker in the commonwealth.
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