FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 14, 2008                                                                         
 

Poker is Not a Crime: PPA to Hold Rally and Testify in Massachusetts Legislature

WHAT:
A rally in opposition to H 4307 the Massachusetts Casino Expansion, bill in advance of a hearing on the legislation.

A provision included in this legislation, proposed by Governor Deval Patrick, will make Massachusetts citizens who enjoy playing online poker criminals.  Tucked into Massachusetts Casino Expansion Bill (H 4307), the provision makes it illegal to play poker on the Internet in the comfort of one’s own home punishable by up to 2 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine.
                        
WHO:
Professor Charles Nesson, Harvard Law School
Randall Castonguay, Massachusetts Director, Poker Players Alliance
Local PPA Members

WHEN:
Time (Rally):  9:15 AM to 9:45 AM  
Time (Hearing/Testimony):  10AM

WHERE:
Rally Location:  Massachusetts State House Capitol Steps (Beacon Street)
Hearing Location:  Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies (State House—Gardner Auditorium)
            
Contact:
For additional information or to request an interview, please contact Teresa Schofield 202-347-7516 (office), (202)739-1312 (mobile), tschofield@theheraldgroup.com

Author Contact Info: Poker Players Alliance

Tags: pressrelease2008, state:MA

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