July 2nd, 2013
By Poker Players Alliance
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Weekly Update from Rich Muny, VP of Player Relations
PPA is returning to the World Series of Poker™ at the Rio Hotel & Casino Friday, July 5th, through Tuesday, July 9th, for the start of the Main Event. Director of Membership & PokerPAC Bryan Spadaro, Member Relations Specialist Dave McGoldrick and I will be on hand at the PPA booth to meet with the poker community regarding the latest in the push for Internet poker legislation, all PPA is doing, and what members can do to support the fight for poker.
I will also be at the PocketFives party at the Gold Coast Bowling Center on July 5th and at the Two Plus Two annual party at South Point Casino, which will feature a free screening of BET RAISE FOLD at 3 pm, on July 6th.
We all hope to meet you this weekend!
Introduction of New Internet Poker Bill Imminent
I have great news. Poker supporter Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX) is introducing a new bill to license and regulate online poker in the U.S. Introduction is expected in the next couple of weeks!
This, along with Congressman Peter King’s HR 2282, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act of 2013, ensures we will remain on offense on Capitol Hill. With ongoing efforts by the Venetian/LV Sands Corp. to enact a national ban on online poker, staying on offense on the Hill is key. This should help encourage state legislatures to move forward with their own online poker bills, while also pressuring state-level stakeholders who have not yet come to agreement on a state bill to act.
I encourage you to take a moment to listen to Rep. Barton discussing this upcoming bill:
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Interviews
Recent appearances:
- Poker Advocacy with Rich Muny on OnTilt Radio (7/1): I was joined by poker author, publisher, and 2+2 owner Mason Malmuth, followed by poker advocate Josh Cranfill. For more on Josh’s story, be sure to read his PokerNews interview. Listen and/or download the podcast here or on iTunes here.
Rich Muny, poker author & Two Plus Two owner Mason Malmuth, and John Pappas
- Two Plus Two Magazine (7/1): “Update from the Poker Players Alliance.” 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 Scott Yeates of Ultimate Poker. 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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