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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Kentucky Releases Its Claim to Full Tilt Poker and Absolute Poker Domains - Pokerfuse
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Fierce opposition to online gambling fades, but don't bet on legalization - The Verge
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Get ready to play poker with the all-new 888poker mobile app - Ante Up Magazine
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A Review of Bet Raise Fold: The Story of Online Poker - PokerNews.com
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Sheldon Adelson : Online Gambling Is Fool's Gold - Forbes
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Weekly Update: PPA Leadership at WSOP this Weekend, Legal Appeals, and more (06/19/2013)
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HNR 6/18: WSOP Updates; Poker Regulation Roundup
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Gaming Attorney Jeff Ifrah Files Motion to Dismiss Chad Elie Lawsuit
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Bleak Future for Online Gambling in Penn - ADI News
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PokerStars Appeals Atlantic Club Ruling: "Case is of Great Public Importance"
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2013 World Series of Poker: Tom Schneider Double Bracelet Winner for Second Time
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Pokerfuse PRO: Kentucky Releases Its Claim to Full Tilt Poker and Absolute Poker Domains
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Free Poker Money from Poker770 – No Grind Required!
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Next Week is Rush Week at Full Tilt Poker
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Pokerfuse PRO: Slyde to Return as Official Watch of EPT, PCA
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Pokerfuse PRO: Paf Goes Live on MPN
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HNR 6/18: WSOP Updates; Poker Regulation Roundup
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Card Player Poker Tour Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza III Results -- Events No. 81-87 & 89,90
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Gaming Attorney Jeff Ifrah Files Motion to Dismiss Chad Elie Lawsuit
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World Series of Poker -- Tom Schneider Wins Second Bracelet of the Summer
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Sheldon Adelson : Online Gambling Is Fool's Gold - Forbes
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US Online Gambling Updates - Online Casino Reports
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Echoes create an interior map app - Science News
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NJ Sports Betting Case Demonstrates Federal Online Gambling Issue - Legal Poker Sites (blog)
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PokerStars chief executive agrees to $50 million forfeiture - Casino City Times
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Big names flock to Wekerle's tech bank - Globe and Mail
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Skill-Based Gaming Heating Up, Especially In Daily Fantasy Sports - Seeking Alpha
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Inside Gaming: WSOP Acquires Mobile App, Harry Reid Discusses Federal ... - PokerNews.com
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PokerStars chief executive agrees to $50 million forfeiture - Las Vegas Review-Journal
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THE FIGHT: Pennsylvania Moves to a Back Burner - Bluff Magazine
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Bleak Future for Online Gambling in Penn - ADI News
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Oregon Fails in Anti-Poker Bill Efforts - CompatiblePoker
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Pennsylvania Online Gambling Faces Additional Obstacles - CompatiblePoker
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Online Gambling in Pennsylvania Stalls - Poker News Report
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Online Poker Laws Amended in Nevada - CompatiblePoker
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Nevada – offene Grenzen für Online Poker - PokerFirma - Die ganze Welt ist Poker
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Nevada Passes Online Gambling Compact Legislation - Online-Casinos.com
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Online Poker Discussed at California Tribal Conference - Poker News Report
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Letter: What are the odds? - Concord Monitor
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Analysis: Texas legislative session—win, lose and draw - Dallas Baptist Standard
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RT @JoeTall: Harry Reid Not Optimistic About a Federal Online Poker Bill http://t.co/EQTec9aKto
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US Congress Sees New Federal Online Poker Bill: These three states have led the way in online gambling legisla... http://t.co/55wE9eIX70
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Harry Reid Not Optimistic About a Federal Online Poker Bill http://t.co/EQTec9aKto
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Please show your support... If you can play the lottery in your state you should be allowed to play online poker.... http://t.co/3B5Vze86lD
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Online gambling and poker toe a confusing legal line http://t.co/lAf5XONhoe
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@GovPenceIN Licensing Internet poker is good for law enforcement, consumer protection & revenue. Please back online #poker legislation!
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@TexGov Licensing online #poker is good for law enforcement & consumer protection. Back #poker legislation & keep Texas holdem in Texas!
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@RepMcClintock For law enforcement, consumer protection & personal #liberty, please cosponsor Rep. King's online #poker licensing bill.
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@McCaulPressShop For law enforcement, consumer protection & personal #liberty, please cosponsor Rep. King's online #poker licensing bill.
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RT @RichMuny: Tue #Fight4Poker Pt 3: Let's send Govs. Perry & Pence prefilled #poker tweets! http://t.co/UqYWexaUDF & http://t.co/5i7XIt0IV…
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PokerStars CEO Pays $50 Million for Clean Bill of Legal Health - DOJ to Scheinberg on company efforts to buy NJ casino: GL
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Legislature Votes Overwhelmingly to Legalize Gambling on Poker ...
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Oregon Fails in Anti-Poker Bill Efforts
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USA Legal Poker Nationwide - Fact or Pipedream
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HNR 6/13: Hellmuth, Negreanu, Ivey Rant at WSOP; 100 Billion at PokerStars
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From Poker-Only to Poker-Plus - King bill expands internet poker legislation to include casino games
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PokerStars 100 Billionth Hand Won by Greek Player Microulis69
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PokerStars 100 Billionth Hand to be Dealt Within Hours
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Fahrenkopf, Reid at Odds over Internet Poker Failures - Outgoing AGA chief calls busted bill draw "my biggest disappointment"
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How King’s Bill Can Hinder Federal Online Poker Legalization
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[PocketFives] Sheldon Adelson Writes Fiery Op/Ed Calling for Online Gambling Ban (by: Dan)
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[PocketFives] Wednesday Action Plan: Tell the DoJ, Gov. Bullock & Rep. Beatty to back poker! (by: rebelfd)
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[PocketFives] Tuesday Action Plan: Tell the DoJ, Rep. Campbell & Gov. Quinn to back poker! (by: rebelfd)
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[PocketFives] Monday Action Plan: Tell the DoJ, Gov. Brown & Rep. Cleaver to back poker! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Weekend Action Plan: Let's have friends & family send the new PPA letter to Congress! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Thursday Action Plan: Send the new prewritten, editable PPA letter to Congress! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Wednesday Action Plan: Tell opponents Rep. Bachus & Rep. Bachmann to back poker! (by: gjschiff)
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[2+2] Two for Tuesday DAP: Let's all take two minutes today to stand up for poker! (by: sakape)
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[2+2] California Senate leader co-sponsors Internet gambling bill (by: LargeMouthBass)
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[2+2] Regulatory Guidelines for Online Poker (by: PokerXanadu)
2013 Poker Related Federal Bills
Bill # |
Bill Title |
Status |
Recent News |
To regulate Internet gambling, to provide consumer protections, and for other purposes. |
Pending |
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H.R. 2282 - New activity
Referred to House Energy and Commerce -
H.R. 2282 - New activity
Referred to House Financial Services -
H.R. 2282 - New activity
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. -
H.R. 2282 - New activity
Referred to House Judiciary
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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North Carolina - HB 809 - Re-assigned To Judiciary
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New York - S 876 - ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
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Illinois - SB 1739 - House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita
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New York - S 876 - 2ND REPORT CAL.
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Louisiana - HCR 3 - Received in the Senate; read by title Rules suspended. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary B.
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New York - S 876 - Committee Other vote, Passed, 32-3-1 Finance Committee Vote
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Illinois - SB 1739 - House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote
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New York - S 876 - 1ST REPORT CAL.787
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Illinois - SB 1739 - House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
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Illinois - SB 1739 - House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita
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Bleak Future for Online Gambling in Penn - ADI News
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Oregon Fails in Anti-Poker Bill Efforts - CompatiblePoker
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Pennsylvania Online Gambling Faces Additional Obstacles - CompatiblePoker
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Online Gambling in Pennsylvania Stalls - Poker News Report
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Online Poker Laws Amended in Nevada - CompatiblePoker
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Nevada – offene Grenzen für Online Poker - PokerFirma - Die ganze Welt ist Poker
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Nevada Passes Online Gambling Compact Legislation - Online-Casinos.com
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Online Poker Discussed at California Tribal Conference - Poker News Report
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Letter: What are the odds? - Concord Monitor
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Analysis: Texas legislative session—win, lose and draw - Dallas Baptist Standard
Latest PPA
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PPA’s Pappas, Muny at PPA WSOP Booth on June 21st (06/14/2013)
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PPA Commends Introduction of Federal Internet Gambling Bill (06/06/2013)
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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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Weekly Update: PPA Leadership at WSOP this Weekend, Legal Appeals, and more (06/19/2013)
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Weekly Update: Internet Poker Bill Introduced, DiCristina Poker Case Update, and more (06/12/2013)
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Weekly Update: PPA at the WSOP, New York Advocacy, and More (06/05/2013)
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Weekly Update: PPA at the WSOP, the East Coast Gaming Congress, and more! (05/29/2013)
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Weekly Update: PPA at the World Series of Poker, and more (05/22/2013)
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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)
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
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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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PPA’s Pappas, Muny at PPA WSOP Booth on June 21st
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PPA Commends Introduction of Federal Internet Gambling Bill
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Outline of the King Internet Gaming Legislation
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Internet Gambling Regulation, Enforcement, and Consumer Protection Act of 2013
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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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RT @RichMuny: Tue #Fight4Poker Pt 3: Let's send Govs. Perry & Pence prefilled #poker tweets! http://t.co/UqYWexaUDF & http://t.co/5i7XIt0IV…
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[PocketFives] Sheldon Adelson Writes Fiery Op/Ed Calling for Online Gambling Ban (by: Dan)
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[PocketFives] Thursday Action Plan: Send the new prewritten, editable PPA letter to Congress! (by: gjschiff)
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