May 8th, 2014
By Poker Players Alliance
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Weekly Update from PPA
[Indiana] Governor Mike Pence Doesn’t Believe States are Sophisticated Enough to Regulate Internet Poker
On May 1st, Governor Mike Pence sent a letter to the Indiana Congressional Delegation urging them to support federal legislation that outlaws Internet poker in there and throughout the nation. Though he acknowledges states should have the right to license Internet gambling, he argues that they are not sophisticated enough to enact and enforce the same stringent consumer protections over the Internet that are employed by brick-and-mortar casino’s and lotteries.
On Monday, Indiana State Director Bruce Hugon sent a call to action asking poker players to send a letter to Governor Pence letting him know that they disagree with his assessment. If you live in Indiana, please check you inbox for further calls to action.
[Pennsylvania] Government Bi-Partisan Committee Releases Study Favoring Online Gaming
Pennsylvania Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) released a study that found licensed and regulated online gaming in the state to be a benefit to the state. In a press release, PPA Executive Director John Pappas stated “Following on the heels of last week’s hearing in the Pennsylvania House, today’s study truly changes the discussion in the state from if there will be licensed and regulated online gaming in Pennsylvania to when”. Pappas goes on to say “I believe the estimates we saw today from Pennsylvania, and the revenue reports from states that currently have an online marketplace, are just the /beginning of the true economic benefit to states from online gaming.” To read the full press release, click here.
If you live in PA, please click here to let your state representatives know you want safe, licensed and regulated online poker.
[New York] Online Poker Bill Introduced to the State Assembly
On May 5th, NY State Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow (D-Mt. Vernon) introduced Assembly Bill 9509 for “allowing certain interactive poker games” (read here). This bill has a counterpart in the NY Senate, S 6913. The A 9505 bill contains clauses for consumer protections, addressing problem and underage gaming, interstate partnership agreements, and ineligibility of ‘bad actors’. With neighbors such as NJ, DE already offering online poker and PA reviewing the possibility, there is potential for NY to provide safe, regulated online poker that can be taxed by the state. However NY state representatives need to hear from their constituents that they want safe, licensed, regulated online poker.
If you live in NY, please click here to send a message in 60 seconds.
PPA, Social Media and You
Social media has permeated nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Millions of Americans use tools like Facebook and Twitter to communicate, follow the news and share their beliefs every day. PPA is at the forefront of this technology and uses every available social media tool to engage with members, share breaking news and make it easy for poker advocates to communicate directly with their lawmakers. PPA’s social media platforms have become a powerful grassroots network as we fight for our right to play, but you can help make it even stronger by following the PPA on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Whether you want the most up to date poker news, to chat with fellow poker players or to help support poker by contacting your state and federal officials, PPA’s social media platforms have something for everyone. Please help support the PPA by following and engaging today!
Webcast: Poker Advocacy with Rich Muny
On this week’s webcast, I was joined by poker journalists Diamond Flush and Chris Grove for a terrific panel discussion.
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Poker Advocacy with Rich Muny airs live Monday at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on OnTilt Radio. Each show features great guests and the best discussion on poker legislation. Please be sure to tune in at www.ontiltradio.com each week for the live show.
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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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