May 28th, 2010
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On May 19th, John Pappas, Executive Director of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), released the a statement on the House Ways and Means Committee hearing on HR 4976, the Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2010.
On Thursday, May 20, 2010, Florida State Director Martin Shapiro participated in a panel discussion with the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering (DPMW) on new rulemaking in accordance with poker industry standards in land-based cardrooms. DPMW is currently re-evaluating its rulemaking process and developing new regulations in regards to the recently passed legislative bill which will enact statutes to remove all limits from the poker games and increase the operating hours at Florida cardrooms. These changes will go into effect on July 1st of this year.
The PPA worked closely with our allies in the state House of Representatives to pass H.4267, a bill which would make social gambling and raffles legal in South Carolina. H.4267 passed out of subcommittee after compelling testimony from John Pappas, Executive Director of the PPA, and other PPA supporters of the bill.
Michael Barger of Missoula, Montana, has been a life time advocate for poker and has been the Montana State Director since 2007. Michael is known for his passion for poker and is involved in several poker charity events throughout the state. Michael, the owner of a successful salon and spa in Missoula, attended 2009’s National Poker week in Washington, D.C., where, along with other State Directors, he played a critical role in helping the PPA successfully lobby Congress in our fight against the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). Michael and his wife are in the process of finalizing a charitable foundation to help families that face medical crisis. For those PPA members in Montana who would like to become more involved with the Montana State Committee.
On Thursday, April 29, 2010, the PPA was a proud sponsor of the Fifth Annual Poker4Life Charity Poker Tournament in Midtown Manhattan, which raised over $150,000 for the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. This year’s event was sold out with over 300 people buying in for $250. The PPA would like to congratulate Hunter Grey for winning the grand prize, a WSOP Main Event Seat!
In Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday, May 7, 2010, the PPA was a proud sponsor of the Denny Crum, Phil Hellmuth & Robert Williamson’s Celebrity Derby Poker Championship. The event raised nearly $40,000 for Kentucky Harvest: Blessings in a Backpack and the Health & Climate Foundation. The proceeds will be dedicated to feeding approximately 250 children in the public school program for a full school year as well as help children fight malaria in Africa. The PPA would like to congratulate PPA member Sheryl Jefferies, who won her entry into the tournament by signing up on the 
In Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, the PPA was a proud sponsor of the 6th Annual Bad Beat on Cancer Capitol Hill Texas Hold’em Tournament. Bad Beat on Cancer is an initiative begun by poker professionals Phil Gordon and Rafe Furst which, over the past seven years, has raised more than $3 million dollars for the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s research, education and community outreach programs nationwide. Congratulations to Jeremy Coon for winning the grand prize, a WSOP Main Event Seat, and to Drew Lesofski, Director of Grassroots and External Affairs for the PPA for knocking out “Bank of Alaska” U.S. Senator Mark Begich (D-AK) to take 11th place over all.
In Los Angeles, California, on Thursday May, 20th, the PPA was a proud sponsor of the After School All-Stars Annie Duke Celebrity Poker Tournament held at the Commerce Casino, which attracted over 125 players and raised over $60,000 for charity. The star-studded event featured poker professionals such as Chip and Karina Jett, Amit Makhija, Rafe Furst, Annie Duke as well as TV celebrities such as Gina Hecht from Seinfeld, David Zayas from Dexter, as well as the Honorable Mayor Delshad of Beverly Hills. Congratulations to premium PPA member Al Chan for winning 4th place!
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