Name: Lawrence Maske
Nickname: Larry
Residence: Colton’s Point and Beltsville (during the week)
Age: 45
Marital Status: Soon to be married
Job: Manager, W. B. Maske Sheet Metal in Bladensburg, MD. (28 years)
Education: August Military Academy, Prince George’s Community College, University of Maryland
Poker Experience:
I have been playing poker since I was 8 years old with the family and 18 years old back in the days of legalized Las Vegas nights in Maryland. I make several trips to Atlantic City and Las Vegas every year. I have played all forms of poker, but cut my teeth on 5 and 7 card stud. Back when I started playing here in Maryland, I was pretty much a smaller stakes player and still am compared to some. Later on, I took a strong liking to Hold’Em and Razz. My least favorite game would have to be Omaha H/L.
I would consider myself a talented recreational player. I have played in many tournaments in Atlantic City and have a fairly decent record of cashing. I do play online but not as much as some. I would rather sit across the table and see a person’s eyes. That being said, I was 1 of the 1st 100 online poker players, when AOL started the 1st online casino. I also played on Interbet, Paradise Poker, Party Poker, Bodog and I play now exclusively on FullTilt. I have played in the USPC and the Trump Classic, having won satellites for my entries. I currently have no aspirations to make a career from poker.
Poker Goal:
To someday play in the $ 50,000 HORSE Tournament at the WSOP.
What I offer to the Poker Players Alliance:
I have been fortunate to work with many local politicians over the years on various projects, both as a contractor, and as an activist. I have been involved with the Town of Bladensburg and Prince George’s County extensively. My family is well known throughout the area, having been in business since 1935. I do have some inner access to Maryland politicians and will work diligently to further poker not only in Maryland, but in the entire country.
Plans:
I would like to organize a State Committee, comprising at least 1 person from each county, to work towards legalizing poker in Maryland. Then we will need to work on various county ordinances in order to claim complete victory.
Other Interests:
I have been involved in pyrotechnics for more than 15 years. I have been a member of the Crackerjacks Fireworks Club (www.crackerjacks.org) for more than 10 years and served over the years as 1st Vice President, Secretary, Seminar Chairman, Safety Chairman and currently as Membership Chairman. I have also been a member of the Pyrotechnics Guild International (www.pgi.org) for 10 years and currently service as Camping Chairman for our annual week long convention, this year in Mason City, Iowa. We are expecting more than 300 campers this year.
I am an avid saltwater fisherman and spend my weekends either fishing or enjoying our RV, even if only locally. I am a current member of Family Motor Coaching Association, Newmar Kountry Club and Good Sams Camping club.
I would like to thank Drew and the PPA for the confidence they have placed in me and I hope I can live up to the needs of the organization.
Thanks for reading,
Larry Maske
larry@wbmaske.com