June 26th, 2013
By Poker Players Alliance
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Weekly Update from Rich Muny, VP of Player Relations
PPA Executive Director John Pappas, Director of Membership & PokerPAC Bryan Spadaro, and I were at World Series of Poker™ at the Rio Hotel & Casino this past weekend, where we met with many poker activists. I was honored and humbled to meet so many players and enthusiasts devoted to the cause!
Rich Muny, poker author and Twoplustwo.com owner Mason Malmuth, and John Pappas
Rich Muny, PPA members Shani and Scott Wolf, and John Pappas
LV Sands (Venetian/Palazzo) CEO Sheldon Adelson Attacks Online Poker
Las Vegas Sands (Venetian/Palazzo) and its CEO, Sheldon Adelson, have launched a new attack on online poker, seeking a national prohibition. Adelson wrote an op-ed for Forbes advocating for a national ban on online poker & online casino-style gaming, and has been appearing on national television advocating for this since! Most importantly, they are lobbying Congress for this ban.
I urge you to watch this interview with Bloomberg:
The response from the poker community was swift. From LV Sands’ Facebook page to the comment sections of mainstream media articles, we have been making ourselves heard. ABC News made note of this in Poker Players, Outraged, Target CEO Adelson Over Internet Gaming Stand.
Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist Howard Stutz wrote a terrific rebuttal to Adelson’s stance, which I encourage you to take a moment to read.
Take Action
Let’s be sure to take action for our game today.
- Let’s post comments on Adelson’s Bloomberg interview and on an ABC News story on the reaction from the poker community: HERE & HERE.
- If you use Twitter, please send Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Sheldon Adelson prefilled, editable poker tweets: HERE & HERE
- If you use Facebook, please make & like pro-poker posts on the LV Sands Facebook wall: HERE
Join PPA
A 2013 PPA membership 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
Recent appearances:
- Poker Advocacy with Rich Muny on OnTilt Radio (6/24): I was joined by Howard Stutz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, followed by a terrific panel chat with PPA Litigation Support Director & Board Member Patrick Fleming and poker blogger Diamond Flush! Listen and/or download the podcast here or on iTunes here.
Rich Muny and Howard Stutz at the WSOP PPA Booth
- PPA Executive Director John Pappas and I spoke with PokerNews.com while at the WSOP (6/21). Watch here.
- John Pappas spoke with CardPlayer while at the WSOP about Full Tilt Poker player remission (6/21). Watch here.
- PokerNewsBoy (6/19): “The PPA Check-In with Rich Muny: Nevada” I sat down with PNB’s Steve Ruddock for our regular interview on the poker advocacy effort. Read here.
Upcoming Appearance:
- The Poker Advocacy with Rich Muny webcast on OnTilt Radio airs live each Monday at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT. Next Monday, I’ll be joined by Two Plus Two Owner & Poker Author Mason Malmuth. Listen live 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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Thank you for your continued support!
The PPA wishes to keep active members like yourself updated on the latest poker advocacy news by periodically sending out select events and headlines. We hope you find it informative and thank you for your continuing support.
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The Poker Players AllianceDedicated to Protecting America’s Favorite Card Game The Poker Players Alliance is a nonprofit membership organization comprised of poker players and enthusiasts from around the United States who have joined together to speak with one voice to promote the game and to protect poker players’ rights. Visit us at theppa.org
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