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PPA Applauds Rep. John Campbell’s Introduction of HR1174 in the U.S. House
Congressman John Campbell (R-CA) introduced HR1174, The Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act in the U.S. House or Representatives. Notable Co-sponsors and familiar faces to the poker community include Rep. Barney Frank, (D-MA), Rep. Ed Perlmutter, (D-Co), and Rep. Peter King, (R-NY).
HR1174 as written if passed would create a regulated marketplace that would not be affected by the the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), passed by the U.S. Congress in 2006. The PPA is working closely with our key Congressional allies to ensure passage of HR1174. Please check our website for the most current information as HR1174 moves through the legislative process.
How can you help support HR1174? By clicking the link here you can send an email to your elected officials asking them to support your rights. Taking 60 seconds and sending your email you are letting your elected officials now that by supporting HR1174 they are protecting families, consumers and providing a safe and regulated environment for adults to play. Thanks in advance for your continued support! |
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Please join the PPA to help make a difference. For only $20, you can help protect your ability to play the great game of poker where and when you choose. Not only that, but being a member of the PPA has great benefits, like exclusive emails with insider information and personal tips from some of your favorite professional players, access to great events and seat giveaways to charity poker tournaments nationwide, and access to our Litigation Support Network.
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The PPA is always looking to increase the benefits for our paid membership, and this month we are excited to announce a new benefit for our paid members with Card Shark Media LLC. Paid members will receive a 20% discount on all purchases and non-paid members will receive a 10% discount.
Please check out Card Shark Media’s popular online poker store and check back regularly for new and exciting merchandise. Card Shark Poker Store is stocked with thousands of fun poker and casino-related products.
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Washington State
Olympia, Washington (March 17, 2011) PPA Executive Director John Pappas, along with poker pro’s Andy Bloch, Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher, hosted the first “Poker Lobbying Day” at the State Capitol. Joining them were 40 dedicated Washington State PPA members who lobbied over 100 state legislators to repeal online poker prohibition law. Earlier in the year, the two largest providers of online poker in the U.S. stopped taking for-money play from the state after the State Supreme Court upheld the law making it a Class-C felony to play online poker for money in the state.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. (April 7, 2011) Eric Prag, D.C. PPA State Director, reported in late December 2010 that the D.C. City Council passed a proposal to allow the D.C. Lottery to offer online games of skill and games of chance. Under federal law, the United States Congress has until Thursday April 14th to object to the expansion of D.C.’s gaming laws. Should Congress not object, D.C. would become the first U.S. locality legalize online poker.
New Jersey
Trenton, New Jersey (March 10, 2011) New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed legislation which would have allowed casinos in New Jersey to operate websites that would have allowed residents to play online poker and other similar games. While the PPA is disappointed in Governor Christie’s decision, we expect similar legislation will be reintroduced during the next session of the legislature.
Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa (April 5, 2011) Senate Bill 458, an act relating to certain forms of gambling, including horse racing, pari-mutuel wagering, gambling games, and intrastate internet poker, creating regulatory and tax structures and providing penalties, was introduced in the State Senate. Jim Hudson, Iowa PPA State Director, reports that SB 458 this week failed to gain any traction after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved it March 1st because lawmakers couldn’t agree on several key aspects of the bill as written. Lawmakers did, however, amend SB 458 to request a report from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission which will be publish later in the year.
Nevada
Carson City, Nevada (March 24, 2011) The PPA applauds the Nevada State Assembly Judiciary Chairman William Horne for hosting an informational hearing on A.B. 258, a bill to enact provisions governing the licensing and operation of Internet poker. The bill would allow online poker sites to operate their online poker operations in the state. The bill should it become law, would allow the Nevada Gaming Commission to issue a license to only those operators who can demonstrate they have successfully operated Internet poker for two years in jurisdictions with similar gaming rules.
California
Sacramento, California (April 2, 2011) – Steve Miller, California State Director, has been monitoring SB 45, a bill that would allow California to issue intra-state poker licenses, which has been stuck in the Senate Governmental Organization Committee since January. Senator Lou Correa (D) introduced the current bill in response to SB40, a bill originally pushed by the Morongo Tribe-led California Online Poker Association (COPA), which failed in part because of overwhelming opposition from the PPA to intra-state licensing. SB40 as it now has been amended would grant five licenses to tribally owned casinos immediately. The additional two licenses would be subject to issuing within three years if the California Gambling Control Commission deemed sufficient capacity existed.
Florida
Tallahassee, Florida (April 6, 2011) – The PPA has learned that Rep. Estevan Bovo, Chairman of the House Economic Affairs Committee, resigned from the House last month to run for local office in Miami. The Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives has decided not to announce a replacement, or allow the committee to meet further, effectively killing all gaming issues in the House. The internet poker bill by Rep. Abruzzo, which the PPA opposes as currently written, has not been heard in the House, and its Senate companion is currently bottled up in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee.
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Special Offer from CardPlayer Cruises
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All PPA Premium members will receive a $50 discount on any Card Player Cruises poker trip just by mentioning “I’m a Premium PPA member” when they make their reservations. Cruise prices start at less than $100 per day and include the cabin, all-you-can-eat meals, and nonstop entertainment.
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All In to End Rape
On Thursday, January 20, 2011, the PPA hosted a charity poker tournament on behalf of All In To End Rape in support of the D.C. Rape Crisis Center. The tournament was held at the University Club in Washington D.C. and raised $19,000 to help survivors and their families heal from the aftermath of sexual violence. To learn more about this group please contact Cassy King at (202) 232-0789.
For Granted
On Saturday, January 22, 2011, the PPA was a proud sponsor of the For Granted Charity Poker Tournament held at the Top of the Hill Restaurant in Washington D.C. This $195 charity tournament raised $21,000 to help improve the lives in underserved communities by redistributing educational supplies to disadvantaged children. To learn more about this group please visit their website www.forgranted.org
OneHeartLand
On Sunday, January 30, 2011, the PPA was a sponsor of the OneHeartLand Charity Poker Tournament held at the Hard Rock Café in Washington, D.C. This charity event raised $21,000 to help children affected by HIV/AIDS attend a week-long summer camp helping enrich their lives through life-changing experiences. To learn more about this group please visit www.oneheartland.org
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Meet Your State Directors
The State Directors Program is one component of the PPA’s aggressive campaign to boost member benefits, augment its grassroots efforts, and position the organization and its members as a strong voice in national, state, and local policy debates. To learn more about the PPA State Directors program, please visit our website at: www.theppa.org.
Oregon
Craig Edgington of Beaverton, OR, was named the Oregon State Director for the PPA. If you are a PPA member residing in Oregon and would like to contact Craig you can do so by emailing him at [email protected]
Kansas
Stephanie Harris of Independence, KS, was named the Kansas state director for the PPA. If you are a PPA member residing in Kansas and would like to contact Stephanie you can do so by emailing her at [email protected]
Hawaii
Marc Lefebvre of Maui, HI, was named the Hawaii State Director for the PPA. If you are a PPA member residing in Hawaii and would like to contact Marc you can do so by emailing him at [email protected]
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Stay connected to the latest news, tweets, and updates from the PPA using your phone. You can contact your elected officials straight from your iPhone, and do much more.
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The PPA is growing leaps and bounds thanks in part to our cutting edge social networking grassroots abilities. Did you know that the PPA has over 42,000 followers on Facebook and over 7,800 on Twitter. To join any of our groups you can find us at:
As a member, you will be able access information as it happens about current poker news and legislation that’s important to every poker player. By joining the thousands of other poker players who are already members of our groups, you are sending a strong message that you support the rights of poker players to play the game we all enjoy!
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