May 16th, 2014
By Poker Players Alliance
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Weekly Update from Rich Muny, VP of Player Relations
PPA will once again be attending the World Series of Poker®, for the largest gathering of poker players worldwide. We will have a booth at the Rio Hotel & Casino 5/30-6/1 and 7/5-7/8 (the opening days of the Main Event).
PPA Director of Membership & PokerPAC Bryan Spadaro and Member Relations & Social Media Manager Dave McGoldrick will be on hand the weekend of May 30th. If you are in town that weekend, be sure to introduce yourself. Bryan and Dave will be discussing the latest in the push for poker legislation and the fight back against those who would ban the game. They will also answer any questions you may have.
Please be sure to follow the action online through the PPA Facebook page and on Twitter.
Webcast: Poker Advocacy with Rich Muny
On this week’s webcast, I was joined by Nolan Dalla and poker journalist Steve Ruddock for a panel discussion on Poker Hall-of-Famer Dewey Tomko’s name being wrongfully used on an op-ed, this was followed by a chat on all things poker.
For the next segment, I had a great chat with PPA NV State Director Lupe Soto, with an update on the LIPS Poker Tour, the Senior Poker Tour, and poker in Nevada.
- Directly downloadable MP3 file (right click to save, left click to listen)
- Free iTunes download
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.
Online Poker Licensing Bill Introduced in New York State Assembly
A few weeks ago, I shared the news that state Sen. John Bonacic (R-42), introduced S6913, a bill that would license and regulate online poker in that state. Now, Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow (D-89) has introduced A09509, a nearly identical bill, to the NY State Assembly.
While we applaud the introduction of these bills we remained concerned that they contain provisions that arbitrarily limit the options players will have in licensed operators. Both bills contain “bad actor” clauses designed to block sites that served US players after the 2006 passage of UIGEA. We urge New York lawmakers to consider that an open, competitive market will foster innovation and likely lead to greater revenue for the state.
The bills are, as I mentioned prior, being characterized as icebreakers to get the discussion started in the Empire State. While it is unlikely to pass into law this year, it is a great first step that will surely serve to move the ball forward.
Cyber-safety Charity WiredSafety Supports Online Gaming Regulation
WiredSafety, the nation’s leading cyber safety organization, has issued a new statement in support of licensing and regulation of Internet poker. The group also voiced opposition to proposals to ban online poker.
Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Parry Aftab has testified before many legislative bodies on this issue, most recently in Pennsylvania.
I encourage you to read the statement here.
Pennsylvania Op-Ed
PPA Pennsylvania State Director Willard Darling penned a terrific op-ed for Pennlive.com and the Patriot News newspaper, highlighting why his state should act now to license and regulate Internet poker. I encourage you to check it out.
Thank you Willard for your terrific efforts in the Keystone State!
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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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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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