December 13th, 2009
By Poker Players Alliance
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 PPA Wins Petition to Delay UIGEA!
On November 27, 2009, the U.S. Department of Treasury and Federal Reserve Board agreed with the PPA’s petition to delay the compliance date for the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) by six months to June 1, 2010. [click here to read the petition announcement]
The extension is an important victory for PPA and our members, who led the fight in advocating for the delay. The ruling affords six months for Congress to revise the act, clarifying the definition of “unlawful Internet gambling” and to start the process to licensing and regulating games of skill like poker.
 Congressional Hearing on H.R. 2267
On December 3, 2009, the House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) held a full committee hearing which attracted seven witnesses, most of whom testified [click here for written submitted testimony] that the best way to protect consumers and families is by licensing and regulating online gaming in the U.S. Critical testimony was delivered by Harvard Professor Malcolm Sparrow and the Executive Director of WiredSafety, the largest and oldest online safety, education, and help group in the world. At the hearing they jointly release the finding of a new study [link to study] which examines the potential risks associated with Internet gaming and show how those risks are successfully avoided though proper regulation and oversight.
The hearing lasted approximately 90 minutes and laid the foundation for a future Committee vote on H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act next year after Congress returns from their holiday recess.
For full hearing details and to view video from the hearing click here.
 U.S. Senate Bill S. 1597
S.1597 the Internet Poker and Games of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act was introduced by Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) August of 2009. The legislation establishes the needed licensing and regulatory framework for the United States to protect consumers by exercising appropriate control and oversight over Internet poker and other games of skill. Currently the PPA is working with Senator Menendez who sits on the powerful Senate Finance Committee to add supporters for his bill and raise the profile of our issue in the Senate.
Please help Senator Menendez and the PPA by sending your Senators an email asking that they support S. 1597 [click here].
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 Joe Cada, Winner of the 2009 WSOP Main Event visits Washington
On December 8th, Joe Cada the winner of the 2009 WSOP Main Event visited with several key lawmakers including his home town Congresswoman Candice Miller (R-MI) as well as meeting with both his U.S. Senators, Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Carl Levin (D-MI). In addition to meeting his local congressional delegation, Cada had lunch in the Members’ of Congress dining room in the U.S. Capitol Building. Afterwards, Cada was taken onto the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV-02), a once in a lifetime opportunity. In all, Joe met with more than 10 members of Congress and left a great impression for the poker community.
While in town, Cada visited some of our national monuments and was able to relax a bit by playing in a local weekly $40 buy in home game. To read more click here.
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Visit the PPA member forums, get the latest in poker news, communicate with your fellow members and share ideas on how to protect the game.
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National Journal is a weekly publication that covers the U.S. national political scene and emerging trends in U.S. foreign and domestic policy. On the cover of the December 5, 2009 issue is featured a piece that takes a look at President Barack Obama’s time in the oval office and draws comparisons between his poker skills and his local, state and presidential political decisions. To read the full article click here.
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Special PPA Offers from Phil Hellmuth
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 New Activist Tool: Tweet for Poker
The PPA is growing leaps and bounds in part to our cutting edge social networking grassroots abilities. If you are not already a part of one of our social networking groups please join us/follow us at:
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 Who Plays Poker?
Did you know that 47% of PPA members earn more than $50,000 a year or that more that 75% of our membership are between the ages of 30-64? If you didn’t and you would like to learn more interesting factoids please click here to learn more!
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The Poker Players Alliance
Dedicated to Protecting America’s Favorite Card Game
The Poker Players Alliance is a nonprofit membership organization comprised of poker players and enthusiasts from around the United States who have joined together to speak with one voice to promote the game and to protect poker players’ rights.
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Washington, DC, 20005
Phone: 1-888-448-4PPA
Email: [email protected]
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