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Poker Legislation Update, State of the Union Edition

26/01/2012

PPA Executive Director John Pappas’ Poker Legislation Update, State of the Union Edition. www.theppa.org

Can Social Media Bridge the Gap between Poker Players and Lawmakers?

23/12/2011

Social media has given many industries a new means for communicating their message, and the poker industry is no exception. WebProNews spoke with Rich Muny, the Vice President of Player Relations at the Poker Players Alliance, about how the online poker community is using social channels to reach lawmakers. Online poker is currently a hot topic in the US as the debate over regulating the game is at an all-time high. Numerous laws have been proposed to Congress, and, according to Muny, social media has given the poker community the perfect outlet to plead with lawmakers on their behalf. He told us that social outlets help them connect directly with legislators and educate them on the game. He calls the impact of this ability “astounding” and said that the poker community would continue to take advantage of the opportunity.

Winners and Losers: The Future for Online Poker Players?

26/11/2011

bit.ly Learn More about Poker Watch this incredible video depicting a potential future for online poker players. While this is clearly a dramatization it does highlight the irony and failure of US policies to focus on Internet poker, and not real crime. Please share this video far and wide and lets continue to make our voice heard in Congress. Provided for PPA use courtesy of FleetStreetGames.com bit.ly

Internet Gaming Hearing #2: Rep. Bass: QA for Panel #2 (11/18/2011) [18 of 24]

22/11/2011

US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade: Internet Gaming: Regulating in an Online World (11/18/2011). For more, visit: go.theppa.org

Internet Gaming Hearing #2: Rep. Barton: QA for Panel #2 (11/18/2011) [16 of 24]

22/11/2011

US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade: Internet Gaming: Regulating in an Online World (11/18/2011). For more, visit: go.theppa.org

Internet Gaming Hearing #2: Mark Lipparelli: Testimony (11/18/2011) [10 of 24]

21/11/2011

Mark Lipparelli Chairman Nevada Gaming Control Board US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade: Internet Gaming: Regulating in an Online World (11/18/2011). For more, visit: go.theppa.org

[KY] News Clip: War of Words over Online Gambling

01/11/2011

The legal tug of war in Kentucky over mostly off-shore Internet gambling sites heads back to court Tuesday. On the eve of that court hearing, a war of words erupted Monday over the state’s attempt to shut down the allegedly illegal online Web sites. (WTVQ, 10/06/08) More details: snipurl.com

Internet Gaming Hearing: Rep. Bass – Q&A (10/25/2011)

26/10/2011

On Tuesday, October 25, 2011, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing entitled “Internet Gaming: Is There a Safe Bet?” The purpose of this hearing was to examine the status of Internet gaming in the United States and to consider how consumers and other stakeholders would be affected if current legal restrictions were eased. More info: go.theppa.org

Internet Gaming Hearing: Rep. Barton – Q&A Round 2 (10/25/2011)

26/10/2011

On Tuesday, October 25, 2011, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing entitled “Internet Gaming: Is There a Safe Bet?” The purpose of this hearing was to examine the status of Internet gaming in the United States and to consider how consumers and other stakeholders would be affected if current legal restrictions were eased. More info: go.theppa.org

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