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Update From PPA on Bill Status and Discussion RE "Freeze"
THIS IS BEING SENT AS AN EMAIL BLAST TO OUR FULL MEMBERSHIP. Dear Fellow Poker Player, I wanted to update you on the status of Congressional efforts to pass legislation which would license and regulate online poker in the U.S. While it remains an open question whether a bill will succeed during the “lame duck” session happening now, I want you to know what we are doing to protect your right to play online poker. The PPA has been and continues to work night and day on this issue. While many have speculated that the “Tax Bill” would be a likely vehicle for iPoker legislation, because of ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Dec 9th, 2010
Update From PPA on Bill Status and Discussion RE "Freeze"
* THIS IS BEING SENT AS AN EMAIL BLAST TO OUR FULL MEMBERSHIP. Dear Fellow Poker Player, I wanted to update you on the status of Congressional efforts to pass legislation which would license and regulate online poker in the U.S. While it remains an open question whether a bill will succeed during the “lame duck” session happening now, I want you to know what we are doing to protect your right to play online poker. The PPA has been and continues to work night and day on this issue. While many have speculated that the “Tax Bill” would be a likely vehicle for iPoker legislation, because of ...
Posted in: Poker Legislation 		PPABryan
Dec 9th, 2010
Important News on the Dec 1 UIGEA Deadline
Please stay tuned for an official announcement, possibly as early as today. Bryan Spadaro Poker Players Alliance
Posted in: Poker Legislation 		PPABryan
Nov 25th, 2009
PPA Needs your Help!! Very easy stuff
Hi Guys, Simple favor to ask the P5s community. If you have ever written you Congressman or Senator, and they responded in 2009, please send/forward that response to letters@ . If you could put the member of Congress' name in the subject line, it would help a lot too. Thanks, this is really easy and really important for getting as much information in one place as possible and will make our communications with members much easier. Thanks guys!! Bryan Spadaro Poker Players Alliance
Posted in: Poker Legislation 		PPABryan
Oct 20th, 2009
PPA Needs your Help! Very Easy Stuff
Hi Guys, Simple favor to ask the P5s community. If you have ever written you Congressman or Senator, and they responded in 2009, please send/forward that response to letters@ . If you could put the member of Congress' name in the subject line, it would help a lot too. Thanks, this is really easy and really important for getting as much information in one place as possible and will make our communications with members much easier. Thanks guys!! Bryan Spadaro Poker Players Alliance
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Oct 20th, 2009
Re:TAKE ACTION: Poker site checks are bouncing....what are we going to do about it???
you can also follow the official PPA twitter feed at Also, I will be at the PPA Booth for the duration of the WSOP, 1130am to 530 pm outside of brasilia room at the Rio. Please feel free to stop by and ask any questions you may have. Bryan Spadaro Poker Players Alliance
Posted in: Poker Legislation 		PPABryan
Jun 9th, 2009
Re:The Well: Matt Vengrin aka Plattsburgh
More Dominant Athlete: Phelps or Tiger More exciting live: NHL Hockey or NBA Basketball More fun to stay at: Circus Circus or Gold Coast Who makes dumber statements : Dan Quayle or Joe Biden PPA or NRA Whats your trapped on an island meal' (ie trapped on an island with a meal that you could prepare daily to sustain your life, ingredients dont run out) Wish ya all the best successes Matt and very happy to see how far you have come.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
May 7th, 2009
Interested in Politics and Poker? The PPA is hiring for the WSOP
Hi Pocket Fives Community, The PPA is looking for two college age interns for the duration of the World Series of Poker. I have posted this job at many college career sites, but figured this would be a good place too. Here is what I have sent to people asking for information about the job. When you email me at bryan@ please put WSOP Internship as the subject line. The internship will run from May 27th until July 9th in Las Vegas NV, with a possible extension to July 14th if necessary. The main place of work will be in the Amazon room at the Rio Casino, which is the site of the 2009 World ...
Posted in: Poker Legislation 		PPABryan
Apr 14th, 2009
Interested in Politics and Poker? The PPA is hiring for the WSOP
Hi Pocket Fives Community, The PPA is looking for two college age interns for the duration of the World Series of Poker. I have posted this job at many college career sites, but figured this would be a good place too. Here is what I have sent to people asking for information about the job. When you email me at bryan@ please put WSOP Internship as the subject line. The internship will run from May 27th until July 9th in Las Vegas NV, with a possible extension to July 14th if necessary. The main place of work will be in the Amazon room at the Rio Casino, which is the site of the 2009 World ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Apr 14th, 2009
Re:Need suggestions on why poker is a skill game - english paper -
Check out the Poker Players Alliance website and look at some of the materials we post for lawyers to use when they argue the Skill V Chance argument in court. Bryan Spadaro Poker Players Alliance
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Apr 14th, 2009
Wall Street Journal Article on Skill Vs Luck in Poker. Please read and comment on their site!!
Please take a moment to review the following article and post a comment on this story. Wall Street Journal wants to know what you think about poker being a game of skill. We need to dominate this comment section. Click here for the article.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Mar 27th, 2009
Wall Street Journal article on Skill Vs Luck. Please read and comment
Please take a moment to review the following article and post a comment on this story. Wall Street Journal wants to know what you think about poker being a game of skill. We need to dominate this comment section. Click Here for the article. Thanks, Bryan
Posted in: Poker Legislation 		PPABryan
Mar 27th, 2009
Follow the South Carolina Poker Trial live on Twitter
For those interested, John Pappas, the PPA Executive Director, is posting live updates on Twitter from the trial in South Carolina. You can follow him at Or you can search twitter for anything with the hash tag #ppasc. Enjoy Bryan Spadaro Poker Players Alliance
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Feb 13th, 2009
Follow the South Carolina Poker Trial on Twitter
For those interested, John Pappas, the PPA Executive Director, is posting live updates on Twitter from the trial in South Carolina. You can follow him at Or you can search twitter for anything with the hash tag #ppasc. Enjoy Bryan Spadaro Poker Players Alliance
Posted in: Poker Legislation 		PPABryan
Feb 13th, 2009
PPA Files Amicus brief in South Carolina Poker Case
For those of you interested, I am providing a link to the Amicus brief the PPA has filed on behalf of those involved with the current poker case in South Carolina. The PPA has been involved in this case for a while now, providing legal support, as well as upcoming expert witness testimony by Mike Sexton and Professor Robert Hannum. We would also link to thank the director of the PPA Litigation Support Network, Patrick "Skallagrim" Fleming for his collaboration in shaping the Amicus Brief. Click Here Bryan Spadaro PPA
Posted in: Poker Legislation 		PPABryan
Feb 11th, 2009
Re:Victory in KY Court of Appeals

Posted in: Poker Legislation 		PPABryan
Jan 20th, 2009
Victory in KY Court of Appeals
The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled today, 2-1 in favor of internet gaming sites over the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The entire ruling will be up on the PPA website shortly. Bryan Spadaro PPA
Posted in: Poker Legislation 		PPABryan
Jan 20th, 2009
PA Judge Rules Poker is a Game of Skill
It seems that we have gotten some good news today. While we are still checking the validity, here is the story. A Bloomsburg PA paper is reporting, I have linked the paper below, but since it isnt a free paper, I will copy the text in. / Gambling charges tossed (Bloomsburg, PA) By LEON BOGDAN Press Enterprise Writer BLOOMSBURG — Poker tournament organizer Walter "Buzz" Watkins and his dealer girlfriend have beat gambling charges. A judge has ruled they broke no laws in staging a high-stakes garage game in Bloomsburg that was infiltrated by an undercover trooper. Columbia ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Jan 16th, 2009
PA Judge Rules Poker is a Game of Skill
It seems that we have gotten some good news today. While we are still checking the validity, here is the story. A Bloomsburg PA paper is reporting, I have linked the paper below, but since it isnt a free paper, I will copy the text in. / Gambling charges tossed (Bloomsburg, PA) By LEON BOGDAN Press Enterprise Writer BLOOMSBURG — Poker tournament organizer Walter "Buzz" Watkins and his dealer girlfriend have beat gambling charges. A judge has ruled they broke no laws in staging a high-stakes garage game in Bloomsburg that was infiltrated by an undercover trooper. Columbia ...
Posted in: Poker Legislation 		PPABryan
Jan 16th, 2009
Re:Let's tell Obama that we want online poker rights in America
I did it! Took me 45 seconds. Bryan Poker Players Alliance
Posted in: Poker Legislation 		PPABryan
Jan 14th, 2009
Re:A Simple Explanation: What Bush Is Doing Now re: UIGEA, The Difference Between Legislation and Regulation
I also have to caution about Bekigirl's post. This is the law that was passed two years ago. This isn't something new. These are the regulations of that law, many of which were never actually enforced or put into place. The major problem all comes down to the overblocking clause in the regulations. Banks that don't enforce the law enough will face penalties, Banks that over-enforce the law, and block things that are clearly not illegal by law in many states, like Internet Poker say in CA, will face absolutely no recourse for blocking what is a perfectly legal transaction. Good ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Nov 13th, 2008
Re:A Simple Explanation: What Bush Is Doing Now re: UIGEA, The Difference Between Legislation and Regulation
At this point, it is still unclear. The rule was finalized today. The Dec 1 date is the last day banks and institutions can operate without fear of punishment for violating or not enforcing this rule. My take is that they will begin to enforce it much much sooner. But like I said before, the situation is still fluid. I will post as much information as possible both here and on the PPA website, . I encourage you all to join the PPA and become involved in this fight. We will fight these regulations everyday they are on the books, as well as support every effort to repeal them. Bryan ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Nov 12th, 2008
Re:A Simple Explanation: What Bush Is Doing Now re: UIGEA, The Difference Between Legislation and Regulation
For you Fivers. My take. Not Good, not shocking either. More detailed information will emerge in a few days, we have heard that the OMB made some big changes to the Regs before they were finalized, so we are really just waiting to see what they look like. I wouldnt panic now, but at the same time I would pay very close attention to the situation, and I will try to update as often as possible. Bryan Spadaro Poker Players Alliance
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Nov 12th, 2008
Re:A Simple Explanation: What Bush Is Doing Now re: UIGEA, The Difference Between Legislation and Regulation
U.S. Treasury Department Office of Public Affairs For Immediate Release November 12, 2008 Contact Treasury - Jennifer Zuccarelli, (202) 622-8657 Federal Reserve - Susan Stawick (202) 452-2955 Agencies Issue Final Rule to Implement Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act Washington - The Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board today announced the release of a joint final rule to implement the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006. The Act prohibits gambling businesses from knowingly accepting payments in connection with unlawful Internet gambling, ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Nov 12th, 2008
Re:Tuesday's Election and what it meant for Internet Poker
Update: It looks like Tom Perriello will squeak out a win of less than 100 votes over Virgil Goode which is simply an amazing win for us, being that Tom Perriello was not expected to compete, let alone win, as he was significantly underfunded, took no PAC money and was up against a strong incumbent in a formerly Republican district. This is all unofficial of course. Thelma Drake is also done, that race has been called for Nye, and she was counted in that email about the 9 people on the Leach list who have already been defeated. I will be adding a link to the PPA's election recap to this ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Nov 6th, 2008
Tuesday's Election and what it meant for Internet Poker
In the words of Ron White, "It was a good day Tater". First the bad news. We lost two good Republican Allies, Sen John Sununu of NH and Rep Jon Porter of NV. We also lost a Democratic Supporter in Rep Don Cazayoux. The good news. 9 of the 30 Members of the Leach list lost, and 2 more Leach list members are in races that are still too close to call. In the Senate, F rated Senators Elizabeth Dole (NC) and Gordon Smith (OR) both were defeated by there challengers. In New Mexico, Rep Tom Udall won the open Senate seat by a wide margin. Rep Udall was an A rated supporter of the rights ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Nov 6th, 2008
Re:URGENT, Please Act RIGHT NOW to help keep Internet Poker in the US! (A Vote in the next 2 HOURS!!)
Cliff Notes: This bill will force the UIGEA to only go into effect for Sports betting only, which is already illegal under the wire act. It will be give us months to years of time to work without fear of the US market being closed to Internet poker. Still lots of work to be done. The bill now goes to a vote from the full house. If it passes, then it will be done in the Senate, and then must be signed into law by the President. However, this bill alone existing will force the regulators to respect it. Today was a small but important victory for Internet Poker. Thanks to all who called and ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Sep 16th, 2008
Re:URGENT, Please Act RIGHT NOW to help keep Internet Poker in the US! (A Vote in the next 2 HOURS!!)
Please Sticky' Thanks Dan Bryan Spadaro
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Sep 16th, 2008
Re:URGENT, Please Act RIGHT NOW to help keep Internet Poker in the US! (A Vote in the next 2 HOURS!!)
You can watch live from the stream at the House Financial services committee website. I dont have link, sorry, its very hectic today. We passed by a voice vote, but our main opponent is the Ranking Republican Member, and he requested a roll call vote. That is the only thing that is left and will happen some time in the next hour. So please call SOON!
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Sep 16th, 2008
Re:URGENT, Please Act RIGHT NOW to help keep Internet Poker in the US! (A Vote in the next 2 HOURS!!)
Believe me, there staff knows about this vote, please just call and give them the pertinent information, there have been enough calls that they are probably just tallying calls. The more calls we get in, the better chance we have, simple as that. Bryan Spadaro Poker Players Alliance
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PPABryan
Sep 16th, 2008