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Report from the Chairman
As we near the end of 2007, the fight for poker has been gaining momentum.Since our last newsletter, the PPA has become more involved in fighting for poker at the state level, received national media coverage, and have become a increasingly vocal voice in Washington. Thanks to the efforts of PPA members like you, six additional Members of Congress have joined the fight by co-sponsoring HR 2046 in the last two months.
Our Washington Fly-In and policy conference was a huge success and we made a significant impression on Congress and the media. In just two days of lobbying the “fly-in” participants met with nearly 50 members of the U.S. House and Senate. Several of our meetings resulted in commitments of support and co-sponsorship of H.R. 2046 and H.R. 2610.
As a result of the DC Fly-In, Rep. John Conyers (MI) Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss Internet gaming in which PPA Representative, Annie Duke ably testified and proudly defended our right to play, letting Congress know we will not lie down and surrender our rights…(read more)
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| We updated our letters to Congress with new messages. Email your Member of Congress. Tell them to support HR2046 and HR2610 right now.
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Drew Carey defends Poker Players
To highlight the importance of state poker rights, ReasonTV and Drew Carey produced a video focusing on a Dallas police poker raid at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1837 that took place in April 2007. The video segment comes in time for the Dec. trial of those arrested and questions the aspects surrounding the raid. From ReasonTV: “Dallas consistently ranks among the most dangerous cities in America, yet the city’s police department is devoting its precious resources to arrest veterans who are playing poker.”
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| We have a YouTube channel where you can find news clips, interviews, and much more. Join our YouTube group and submit videos about poker in your city.
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Massachusetts State Director Randy Castonguay
After it was discovered that a recently submitted casino bill included the criminalization of online poker, Randy Castonguay helped organize a state-wide effort resulting in more than 1700 letters have been sent to State Reps, State Senators and the Governor in less than a week. Randy has also taken on the important role of interviewing with national press, raising awareness online, and organizing more support. Check out his short poker video clip (link).
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| We have over 800K members, however there are tens of millions of poker players out there. We need your help to reach other poker supporters.
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The PPA Member Forums are growing quickly
Kentucky State Director Rich Muny aka “TheEngineer” is posting useful information in the PPA Forums every day. Post your ideas about things PPA can do and share pertinent information with your fellow PPA members. To help kickstart the PPA forums for 2008 we are having a free raffle for a PPA Poker Table. Create a login at the PPA Forums, and make a post in the Raffle Forum to enter a free raffle for a PPA Poker Table. See rules at the PPA forum (link).
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The Poker Players Alliance
Dedicated to Protecting America’s Favorite Card Game
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Phone: 1-888-448-4PPA
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Recovered from the Poker Players Alliance archive index. This is the archived item as preserved.
