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Report from the Chairman
As we near the end of 2007, the fight for poker gains momentum. 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.
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.(read more)
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Last chance to tell Washington, D.C. how you feel about the UIGEA is 12/12/07. Learn how to make your voice heard now.
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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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The PPA Poker Calculator is a free tool for all levels. It will help you improve your Texas Hold'em game and learn other poker games like Omaha and Stud. Watch the video.
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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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It's easy to add PPA widgets to your website or receive email alerts on local and national poker news. Stay informed and help keep others aware.
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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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We have a YouTube channel where you can find news clips, interviews, and more. Make your own video about poker and send it to us.
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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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