PPA Commends NJ Lawmakers, Governor Christie for Approving I-Gambling Bill [click here]
Federal Court Rules Poker Game of Skill. Read: PPA Statement | Court Opinion
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Bill Regarding Closure of Oregon Poker Rooms Under Debate
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The Atlantic Club Lawsuit: Pokerstars Risks More than Monopoly Money
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Lobbyist: California Online Poker Legalization 50-50 In 2013 - Card Player - CardPlayer.com
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New Jersey Releases Draft Internet Wagering Regulations - Pokerfuse
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Illinois Proposes New Online Gambling Bill
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NJ online gambling regulations now available - NorthJersey.com (blog)
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DGE proposes internet gaming regulations - NBC40
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Indicted PokerStars founder involved in Atlantic Club casino deal, court ... - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
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Sandoval: Deals with other states on Web poker possible - Las Vegas Review-Journal
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PokerStars Brings in King of the Hill Policy
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Jamie Gold's World Series of Poker Main Event Bracelet Up For Auction
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Bill Regarding Closure of Oregon Poker Rooms Under Debate
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The Atlantic Club Lawsuit: Pokerstars Risks More than Monopoly Money
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World Poker Tour Championship Begins Saturday
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HNR 5/17: Tiger Woods’ Poker Night; Isildur1’s Heater
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Lobbyist: California Online Poker Legalization Has A 50-50 Chance Of Legalization This Year
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Lobbyist: California Online Poker Legalization 50-50 In 2013
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Free Poker Strategy: Playing Pot-Limit Omaha
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New Jersey Releases Draft Internet Wagering Regulations
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"I Lost Everything, But I Really Enjoyed Poker and Kept Going in Freerolls"
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Strides Made This Week in US Online Poker - ADI News
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PokerStars Dealt Setback in Bid to Enter US Market - Wall Street Journal
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A record Powerball jackpot isn't a record to celebrate - Christian Science Monitor
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NJ online gambling regulations now available - NorthJersey.com (blog)
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DGE proposes internet gaming regulations - NBC40
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Indicted PokerStars founder involved in Atlantic Club casino deal, court ... - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
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London casino accuses poker star Phil Ivey of cheating at baccarat - Las Vegas Review-Journal
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Sandoval: Deals with other states on Web poker possible - Casino City Times - Casino City Times
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Lobbying 2013 Legislature cost $34.2M - Orlando Sentinel
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Judge to hear PokerStars-casino dispute Friday - abc27
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This week in Realignment: May 17, 2013 - California Forward Reporting
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Future of casino gambling in Texas faces hard odds this session - Community Impact Newspaper
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Local Chamber Coalition Blasts Proposed Gaming Expansion: Executives ... - Chicago Tribune
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California Tribes Release Draft of Online Poker Bill - Poker News Report - Poker News Report
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Why Oregon's non-casino poker rooms should stay safe and legal - BlueOregon
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Poll: Slightly More Chicagoans Support A Casino, Not Sold On Airport Slots - Progress Illinois
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House, Ashland rep reject work-exemption limit - Wicked Local
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Beacon Hill Roll Call - Wicked Local- Ipswich
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Beacon Hill Roll Call - Georgetown Record
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Beacon Hill Roll Call - Georgetown Record
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RT @DanWetzel: A million hands of legal online poker have been dealt in the US. Are the floodgates open? Column: http://t.co/eSaFJomwAH
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California Tribes Propose Internet Poker Bill: California has long been a state to watch as online poker legis... http://t.co/bk6gWo52k2
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California has long been a state to watch as online poker legislation is c http://t.co/ElSQvPtAYX
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RT @twoplustwoforum: Wednesday Poker Action Plan: Let's post & like #poker posts on a WSJ online poker debate column! http://t.co/wx9z5G15
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Strides Made This Week in US Online Poker: John Cullerton, Illinois State Senator, who has previously but not ... http://t.co/a08iZum7XS
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#seo Online poker back: Legal website launches in Nev.
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Draft of New California Online Poker Bill Released | Pokerfuse ... http://t.co/kDngSl6O4P
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#Law: "Every Person Needs A Poker Face Through Situations In Life, Do Yourself A Favour And Get One!"
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Did they make online #poker legal again in the US?
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Ultimate Poker's legal online betting foray could be a game changer in the US - Yahoo! Sports http://t.co/qZrtPwIZ4T
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California Indian Tribes Release Draft of iPoker Bill
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Draft of New California Online Poker Bill Released
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Court Orders Sheldon Adelson to Pay $70 Million Bill
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Why Oregon's non-casino poker rooms should stay safe and legal ...
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Update on Elie v. Ifrah lawsuit - Amended complaint hits court docket
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California tribal online poker bill expressly rules out interstate play
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Atlantic Club: 'PokerStars Far From Innocent Victims' - Law & Business
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Atlantic Club Responds to PokerStars Lawsuit, was Unaware of "Serious Criminal Activities"
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First Legal Poker Site Launched in the US | EMC2Billing - High Risk ...
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Daily 3-Bet: Negreanu Hourly, Haxton Milly, Wheaton's Law - Poker ...
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[PocketFives] Friday Action Plan: Tell TX Gov. Rick Perry and & LA Gov. Bobby Jindal to back poker! (by: rebelfd)
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[PocketFives] Thursday Action Plan: Let's post pro-poker posts on a WSJ online poker debate column! (by: rebelfd)
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[PocketFives] Wednesday Action Plan: Post poker posts on a WSJ online poker debate column! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Tuesday Action Plan: Tell TN Gov. Haslam and & VT Gov. Shumlin to back poker! (by: rebelfd)
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[PocketFives] Monday Action Plan: Tell Oregon lawmakers to oppose efforts to ban poker rooms! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Weekend Action Plan: Tell Oregon lawmakers to oppose efforts to ban poker rooms! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Friday Action Plan: Tell Oregon lawmakers to oppose efforts to ban poker rooms! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Thursday Action Plan: Tell IL Gov. Pat Quinn to back poker! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Wednesday Action Plan: Oregon politician seeks to shut down poker rooms! (by: rebelfd)
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[PocketFives] Monday Action Plan (UPDATED): Oregon politician seeks to shut down poker rooms! (by: gjschiff)
2013 Poker Related State Bills
State |
Bill # |
Bill Title |
Status |
Recent News |
CA |
Internet Gambling |
Pending |
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IL |
Riverboat Gambling Act |
Pending |
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IA |
A study bill for an act authorizing licensees authorized to operate gambling games on an excursion boat, gambling structure, or racetrack enclosure to operate internet wagering on poker and making penalties applicable. |
Pending |
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LA |
GAMING: Requests a study of the feasibility and practicality of authorizing Internet gaming in La. |
Pending |
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MD |
Criminal Law - Gaming - Home Games |
Pending |
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NV |
Revises provisions governing interactive gaming. (BDR 41-97) |
Passed |
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NH |
AN ACT relative to poker games and charitable gaming. |
Pending |
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NH |
AN ACT relative to table stakes poker. |
Pending |
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NJ |
Authorizes Internet gaming at Atlantic City casinos under certain circumstances. |
Passed |
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NY |
Proposes the inclusion of certain Senate budget bills in the Executive Budget |
Pending |
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NY |
Authorizes licensed authorized organizations to conduct certain poker tournaments as licensed games of chance fundraisers |
Pending |
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NC |
Game Nights/Nonprofit Fundraisers. |
Pending |
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OR |
Modifies definition of "social game" for purposes of regulation of gambling |
Pending |
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PA |
Amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions, in Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, further providing for general and specific powers, for slot machine licensee application appeals from board, for board minutes and records, for regulatory authority of board, for reports of board, for diversity goals of board, for Category 3 slot machine license, for supplier licenses and for manufacturer licenses; providing for Internet gaming... |
Pending |
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TX |
Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties. |
Pending |
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TX |
Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties. |
Pending |
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TX |
Relating to regulation of certain online poker facilities under federal law. |
Pending |
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TX |
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize online poker gaming regulated under federal law. |
Pending |
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TX |
Relating to regulation of certain online poker facilities under federal law. |
Pending |
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TX |
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize online poker gaming regulated under federal law. |
Pending |
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TX |
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes. |
Pending |
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WA |
Reducing the penalty for a person conducting unlawful internet gambling in his or her primary residence for recreational purposes. |
Tabled |
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Oregon - HB 3518 - Public Hearing scheduled.
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Washington - HB 1824 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Illinois - SB 1739 - Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2013
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Illinois - SB 1739 - Assigned to Executive Committee
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North Carolina - HB 809 - Re-ref Com On Judiciary Subcommittee C
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Illinois - SB 1739 - Arrived in House
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North Carolina - HB 809 - Withdrawn From Com
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Oregon - HB 3518 - Referred to Rules.
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Illinois - SB 1739 - Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link
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North Carolina - HB 809 - Re-ref Com On Judiciary Subcommittee B
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This week in Realignment: May 17, 2013 - California Forward Reporting
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Future of casino gambling in Texas faces hard odds this session - Community Impact Newspaper
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Local Chamber Coalition Blasts Proposed Gaming Expansion: Executives ... - Chicago Tribune
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California Tribes Release Draft of Online Poker Bill - Poker News Report - Poker News Report
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Why Oregon's non-casino poker rooms should stay safe and legal - BlueOregon
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Poll: Slightly More Chicagoans Support A Casino, Not Sold On Airport Slots - Progress Illinois
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House, Ashland rep reject work-exemption limit - Wicked Local
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Beacon Hill Roll Call - Wicked Local- Ipswich
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Beacon Hill Roll Call - Georgetown Record
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Beacon Hill Roll Call - Georgetown Record
Latest PPA
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[Media Advisory] PPA to Testify at Hearing on Maryland Home Game Bill on March 5th (03/04/2013)
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[Press Release] PPA Commends New Jersey Lawmakers, Governor Christie for Approving Internet Gambling Bill (02/26/2013)
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[Press Release] Poker Players Alliance Pleased with Conditional Approval of New Jersey Internet Poker Legislation (02/07/2013)
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[Press Release] NJ Internet Gambling Bill: Protect Kids, Problem Gamblers, and the Economy (02/05/2013)
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[Press Release] The Clock is Ticking: PPA Rallies Poker Players to Push for New Jersey Internet Poker Law (01/28/2013)
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[Press Release] New Jersey Legislature Sends Historic Internet Gambling Legislation to Governor for Signature (12/20/2012)
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[Press Release] PPA Reacts to News Reports that Internet Poker Legislation “Has Run Out of Time” for 2012 (12/14/2012)
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Weekly Action: New Evidence on UltimateBet Superuser Scandal, Potential New Federal Legislation, and More! (05/15/2013)
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Weekly Action: With Licensed U.S. Online Poker Now a Reality, Take Action Now to Advocate for the Game! (05/08/2013)
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Weekly Update: Historic First Licensed Online Poker Hand Dealt in U.S., PPA at Gaming Expo, and More! (05/01/2013)
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Weekly Update: PPA Meets with Two Plus Two (04/24/2013)
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Weekly Update: The Players Will Never Fold! (04/15/2013)
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Weekly Update: Poker Opponents Strike Again! (04/10/2013)
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Weekly Update: New Presentation on PPA’s Mission, and Updates on the State-by-State Poker Advocacy Effort (04/03/2013)
Participate in the daily "Fight for Poker Rights" action plan
These plans are updated daily with new actions we can take to stand up for the game:- Fight for Poker Rights Daily Action Plan on Two Plus Two
- Fight for Poker Rights Daily Action Plan on PocketFives
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- Fight for Poker Rights Daily Action Plan on The Donkey Farm
- Fight for Poker Rights Daily Action Plan on Part Time Poker
- Fight for Poker Rights Daily Action Plan on OnTilt Radio
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US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Hearing: Regulation of Tribal Gaming: From Brick & Mortar to the Internet (07/26/2012)
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US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Hearing: U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gaming – What’s at Stake for Tribes (02/09/2012)
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Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Hearing: “Internet Gaming: Regulating in an Online World (11/18/2011)
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US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Hearing: Future of Internet Gaming: What’s at Stake for Tribes? (11/17/2011)
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Special Coverage of Internet Gaming Hearing 10/25/2011
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[DC] Selected Coverage of HR 2267 Markup Hearing #3
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[DC] Selected Coverage of HR 2267 Hearing #2
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Special Coverage of Bill HR.4976
PPA Talking Points
- The Benefits of Federal v. State Licensing and Regulation of Online Poker
- Regulated I-Gaming Provides Strong Consumer Protections and Federal Enforcement
- Why Congress Should Regulate Internet Poker
- H.R. 2366: Regulating Internet Poker is Good Public Policy
- Tribal Governments and Poker Legislation - PPA
For more talking points, click here.
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Proposed I-Poker Legislation by CA Tribal Governments
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Brief For Appellee Lawrence Dicristina
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Brief And Special Appendix For The United States
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Brief Of Amicus Curiae Robert C. Hannum, Ph.D., In Support Of Defendant-Appellee And Affirmance
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Brief Of Amicus Curiae Chamath Palihapitiya In Support Of Defendant-Appellee
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Brief For Amicus Curiaejames Mcmanus In Support Of Defendant-Appellee Lawrence Dicristina And Affirmance
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Brief For Amicus Curiae The Poker Players Alliance In Support Of Appellee And Affirmance
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Brief For Amici Curiae Michael Sexton, Gregory Raymer, Jonathan Little And Vanessa Selbst In Support Of Appellee And Affirmance
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Brief For Amici Curiae Former United States Attorneys Roscoe C. Howard, Jr. And Robert J. Cleary In Support Of Appellee And Affirmance
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Brief Of Joe Edley, Jesse Day, And Martin Fleisher As Amici Curiaein Support Of Appellee And Affirmance
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[PocketFives] Thursday Action Plan: Let's post pro-poker posts on a WSJ online poker debate column! (by: rebelfd)
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[PocketFives] Wednesday Action Plan: Post poker posts on a WSJ online poker debate column! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Tuesday Action Plan: Tell TN Gov. Haslam and & VT Gov. Shumlin to back poker! (by: rebelfd)
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[PocketFives] Weekend Action Plan: Tell Oregon lawmakers to oppose efforts to ban poker rooms! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Friday Action Plan: Tell Oregon lawmakers to oppose efforts to ban poker rooms! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Thursday Action Plan: Tell IL Gov. Pat Quinn to back poker! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Wednesday Action Plan: Oregon politician seeks to shut down poker rooms! (by: rebelfd)
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[PocketFives] Monday Action Plan (UPDATED): Oregon politician seeks to shut down poker rooms! (by: gjschiff)
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