April 3rd, 2013
By Poker Players Alliance
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Weekly Update from Rich Muny, VP of Player Relations
PPA Executive Director John Pappas recently gave a terrific interactive online presentation on all that PPA is doing, including a segment where he addressed member questions in real-time, to current dues paying PPA members. The presentation gives an in-depth look at PPA’s history, mission, staff, and the challenges ahead.
I encourage everyone to take a few moments to watch a replay of this informative session (click here to watch). I hope you will find events like this to be a valuable benefit of membership and, if you have not yet done so, I urge you to join PPA today!
Illinois: Take Action
Illinois has a real opportunity to become a hub for online poker in the Midwest.
In his State of the Budget speech, Governor Pat Quinn publicly outlined rigorous requirements for any gaming expansion in that state. He stated that proposals must have “proper ethical safeguards” in place before he would sign such legislation into law.
Governor Quinn rejected two earlier proposals, expressing concern that they did not include sufficient ethical safeguards and proper regulation. The casino gaming proposal now on the table appears to address his concerns as they relate to bricks and mortar casinos. Should this bill become law, it would authorize five new casinos and would also authorize real money online poker and online casino gaming websites, accessible to residents of the state.
However, the governor expressed skepticism over the online poker and online casino gaming provision. “It’s a brand new idea and there hasn’t been much review on that at all. Anytime you have something brand new it shouldn’t just be thrown into a bill at the last minute.”
I encourage all Illinois poker supporters to phone Governor Quinn at (217)782-0244 and to email him (click here) right away. Let’s tell him online poker is not a new concept and that, in fact, licensing this is long overdue!
Louisiana Update
State Representative Mike Huval has introduced an online poker and online casino gaming study bill. HCR3 (link) would study the feasibility and practicality of authorizing Internet poker and Internet casino gaming in Louisiana.
While a study bill is a step in the right direction for which we thank Rep. Huval, PPA would prefer an actual online poker bill. I encourage all Louisiana poker supporters to contact their state lawmakers to ask them to support HCR3 while also asking for a bill that authorizes online poker.
Join the PPA
Over the past few weeks, we have been communicating with you about our ambitious goals for poker rights going forward. Historic victories like the one in New Jersey cannot be duplicated elsewhere without your support. We can’t win the fight for our poker rights without the strong financial backing of the poker community. Whether you live in New Jersey or Washington, or any of the 48 other states of this great country, being a 2013 PPA member is the smartest bet for the future of our game. Join today for only $15 to receive the great benefits of membership and to help us continue the fight for our rights as poker players.
Interviews
Upcoming Appearances:
- The Poker Advocacy with Rich Muny webcast on OnTilt Radio airs live each Monday at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT. My guest this week will be Wendeen Eolis, followed by a poker panel featuring Marco Valerio. Listen live here.
Wendeen Eolis and me at the 2012 WSOP
- Webcast: “PPA Weekly Update” airs live each Sunday at 6:45 pm ET/3:45 pm PT on Fifth Street Radio. Listen live here. PPA Executive Director John Pappas will sit down with host Mark Hoke to share all that PPA is doing, so be sure to tune in this week!
Recent appearance:
- Poker Advocacy with Rich Muny on OnTilt Radio (4/1): I was joined by poker blogger “Diamond Flush” for a terrific discussion on the Full Tilt Poker U.S. player remission process, AGA’s attempts to block PokerStars from getting licensed in New Jersey, her blog, and poker advocacy! Listen here or on iTunes here.
Interview Archives:
- Poker Advocacy with Rich Muny: show archive, free iTunes download
- Fifth Street Radio PPA Weekly Update: site archive, free iTunes download
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