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  1. TheEngineer TheEngineer is offline Rich Muny - PPA Board VP

    KY
    United States

    Posts: 2,832
    Joined: Nov 07

    Dec 8th, 2007 (12/8/2007 1:05pm)

    PPA December Newsletter

    Poker Players Alliance: News and Articles
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    <SPAN>Dear Member,
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    <SPAN>As we near the end of 2007, the fight for poker gains momentum.<SPAN> </SPAN>Since our last newsletter, the PPA has become more involved at the state level, received national media coverage, and we have become an increasingly active and influential force in Washington, D.C.

    Our Washington Fly-In and policy conference was a huge success and we made a significant impression on Congress and the media. In just two days of lobbying the fly-in participants met with nearly 50 members of the U.S. House and Senate. Several of our meetings resulted in commitments of support and co-sponsorship of H.R. 2046 and H.R. 2610. Click here to see coverage.

    As a result of the DC Fly-In, Rep. John Conyers (MI) Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss Internet gaming in which PPA Representative, Annie Duke ably testified and proudly defended our right to play, letting Congress know we will not lie down and surrender our rights.<SPAN> Click here to see coverage.</SPAN>

    At the state level, when unjust laws or campaigns are introduced against poker players, individual players across the country are often the first to hear about them. Our PPA State Directors in Massachusetts, Kentucky, and Washington State have successfully brought attention to such events and continue to fight for <ST1:COUNTRY-REGION w:st="on">America</ST1:COUNTRY-REGION>'s card game.

    Responding to a proposed casino bill criminalizing online poker, MA State Rep, Randy Castonguay helped organize the delivery of more than 1700 letters to State Reps, State Senators and the Governor in less than a week. KY State Rep, Rich Muny led an effort against an anti-poker Governor with calls, letters and emails from PPA members.<SPAN> </SPAN>WA State Rep., Lee Rousso is entrenched in a legal fight with Washington Courts to overturn a state ban on online poker.

    To highlight the importance of state poker rights, ReasonTV and Drew Carey produced a video focusing on a Dallas police poker raid at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1837 that took place in April 2007. The video segment comes in time for the Dec. trial of those arrested and questions the aspects surrounding the raid. Watch the piece here.

    Now is a critical time to build on the momentum and coverage of our successful DC Fly-In, House Judiciary hearing on Internet gaming, and state initiatives, and to increase grassroots activism at the state level for 2008. If you haven't already, contact your PPA State Director and let them know you want to be involved in 2008.

    I would also like to introduce our new Manager of Membership Relations, Bryan Spadaro. We are very excited to have Bryan as part of our growing team. With prior DC experience, Bryan brings a passion for both politics and poker. If you have any questions for him, feel free to contact him via the PPA forums.

    To help kickstart the PPA forums for 2008 we are having a free raffle for a PPA Poker Table. Create a login at the PPA Forums and make a post in the 2008 Giveaway thread to enter. See rules at the PPA forum. The PPA forums are a great place to post your ideas about things PPA can do and share pertinent information with your fellow PPA members.

    We would also like to say goodbye to David "Chip" Reese who passed away this month. Chip was an incredible ambassador of poker and true professional of the game with incredible skill and grace.

    Lastly, we at the PPA would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you and your loved ones a happy holidays.</SPAN>

    <SPAN>Proud to play poker,
    Alfonse D'Amato, Chairman
    Poker Players Alliance</SPAN>
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  2. TheEngineer TheEngineer is offline Rich Muny - PPA Board VP

    KY
    United States

    Posts: 2,832
    Joined: Nov 07

    Dec 8th, 2007 (12/8/2007 1:08pm) in reply to TheEngineer

    PPA December Newsletter

    <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=464 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=left height=27></TD></TR><TR borderColor=#be2f37><TD vAlign=top align=right><TABLE borderColor=#be2f37 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=464 bgColor=#eeeeee border=1><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=right width=464><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=7 width=459 bgColor=#eeeeee border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=left bgColor=#eeeeee>The PPA Member Forums are growing quickly

    Kentucky State Director and Board Member, Rich Muny aka "TheEngineer" is posting useful information in the PPA Forums every day. The PPA Forums are a great place for you to post your ideas about things PPA can do and share pertinent information with your fellow PPA members. To help kickstart the PPA forums for 2008 we are having a free raffle for a PPA Poker Table. Create a login at the PPA Forums, and make a post in the Giveaway thread before Jan 10th. See rules at the PPA forum.
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    <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=464 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=left height=27></TD></TR><TR borderColor=#be2f37><TD vAlign=top align=right><TABLE borderColor=#be2f37 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=464 bgColor=#eeeeee border=1><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=right width=464><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=7 width=459 bgColor=#eeeeee border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=left bgColor=#eeeeee>Holiday Savings from the PPA Store

    Want to give hats to your fellow poker players? Your spouse needs an extra PPA shirt for those holiday tournaments? The PPA store is having a holiday sale till then end of 2007. Take 15% off everything in the PPA Store, that includes PPA Software and the PPA Poker Table. Remember all proceeds from the PPA Store goes towards the fight for poker. Click to check out the savings.
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    <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=464 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=left height=27></TD></TR><TR borderColor=#be2f37><TD vAlign=top align=right><TABLE borderColor=#be2f37 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=464 bgColor=#eeeeee border=1><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=right width=464><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=7 width=459 bgColor=#eeeeee border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=left bgColor=#eeeeee>Massachusetts State Director Randy Castonguay

    After it was discovered that a recently submitted casino bill included the criminalization of online poker, Randy Castonguay helped organize a state-wide effort resulting in more than 1700 letters have been sent to State Reps, State Senators and the Governor in less than a week. Randy has also taken on the important role of interviewing with national press, raising awareness online, and organizing more support. Check out his short poker video clip.
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    <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=464 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=left height=27></TD></TR><TR borderColor=#be2f37><TD vAlign=top align=right><TABLE borderColor=#be2f37 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=464 bgColor=#eeeeee border=1><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=right width=464><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=7 width=459 bgColor=#eeeeee border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=left bgColor=#eeeeee>Drew Carey defends Poker Players

    To highlight the importance of state poker rights, ReasonTV and Drew Carey produced a video focusing on a Dallas police poker raid at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1837 that took place in April 2007. The video segment comes in time for the Dec. trial of those arrested and questions the aspects surrounding the raid. From ReasonTV: "Dallas consistently ranks among the most dangerous cities in America, yet the city's police department is devoting its precious resources to arrest veterans who are playing poker." Watch the video.
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