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POKER and LIFE QUOTES :....(various authors)
POKER QUOTES :
fictional:
Lancey Howard to Eric Stoner * (Edward G. Robinson to Steve McQueen)final scene in the "Cinncinnati Kid" -1967 / After a marathon tournament to decide who is the best stud poker player in the land. Lancey (thinking the "Kid" is bluffing) turns over a 
flush to "the kids" 
high straight and then :
- Lancey says : Gets down to what it's all about, doesn't it? Making the wrong move at the right time.
- "The Kid" says : Is that what it's all about? {flipping his down cards up to show an Ace high straight}
- Lancey says : You're good kid... but as long as I'm around you're only second best....don't forget that"
1. Vannevar Bush, Architect of the internet
If scientific reasoning were limited to the logical processes of arithmetic, we should not get very far in our understanding of the physical world. One might as well attempt to grasp the game of poker entirely by the use of the mathematics of probability.
2. Daniel Negreanu on Becoming an Elite poker player
Regarding a hand he folded 
pre-flop based on his read of an opponent Daniel said . "If you never try to play above the rim and just make automatic decisions based solely on the numbers, you simply never will become an elite poker player.
3. Doyle Brunson
It's not the cards that you have all the time that makes you a winner or a loser.
You can't hold enough hands coming into these tournaments without making some courageous plays. (these "courageous plays are what know-nothing namecallers call "donkey plays"
Try to decide how good your hand is at a given moment. Nothing else matters. Nothing!
flush to "the kids" high straight and then :- Lancey says : Gets down to what it's all about, doesn't it? Making the wrong move at the right time.
- "The Kid" says : Is that what it's all about? {flipping his down cards up to show an Ace high straight}
- Lancey says : You're good kid... but as long as I'm around you're only second best....don't forget that"
If scientific reasoning were limited to the logical processes of arithmetic, we should not get very far in our understanding of the physical world. One might as well attempt to grasp the game of poker entirely by the use of the mathematics of probability.
Regarding a hand he folded pre-flop based on his read of an opponent Daniel said . "If you never try to play above the rim and just make automatic decisions based solely on the numbers, you simply never will become an elite poker player.
It's not the cards that you have all the time that makes you a winner or a loser.
You can't hold enough hands coming into these tournaments without making some courageous plays. (these "courageous plays are what know-nothing namecallers call "donkey plays"
Try to decide how good your hand is at a given moment. Nothing else matters. Nothing!
4. David Sklansky on Poker
"When we play, we must realize, before anything else, that we are out to make money."Put yourself in their shoes before you decide on the best way to take their shirts.
5. General David Shoup
The commonest mistake in history is underestimating your opponent; happens at the poker table all the time.
6. David Spanier (1901)
The odds are merely a framework for play, like the lines of a tennis court.
7. From "Big Deal" by Anthony Holden
"Poker may be a branch of psychological warfare, an art form or indeed a way of life - but it is also merely a game, in which money is simply the means of keeping score."
8. David Mamet on Poker
"Poker reveals to the frank observer something else of import-it will teach him about his own nature. Many bad players do not improve because they cannot bear self-knowledge."
9. Bobby Baldwin on Poker
"You cannot survive without that intangible quality we call heart. The mark of a top player is not how much he wins when he is winning but how he handles his losses. If you win for thirty days in a row, that makes no difference if on the thirty-first you have a bad night, go crazy, and throw it all away."
10. Jack Strauss on Poker
"Limit poker is a science, but no-limit is an art. In limit, you are shooting at a target. In no-limit, the target comes alive and shoots back at you."
11. From the gentleman's handbook on poker
The strong point in poker is never to lose your temper, either with those you are playing with or, more particularly, with the cards. There is no sympathy in poker. Always keep cool. If you lose your head you will lose all your chips.
12. Pug Pearson on Poker
"The real things to know is that folks will stand to lose more than they will to win. That's the most important percentage there is. I mean, if they lose, they're willin' to lose everything. If they win, they're usually satisfied to win enough to pay for dinner and a show. The best gamblers know that."
"The real things to know is that folks will stand to lose more than they will to win. That's the most important percentage there is. I mean, if they lose, they're willin' to lose everything. If they win, they're usually satisfied to win enough to pay for dinner and a show. The best gamblers know that."
13. From A Girlhood Among Gamblers by Katy Lederer
The cardinal sin in poker, worse than playing did cards, worse even than figuring your odds correctly, is becoming emotionally involved.
The cardinal sin in poker, worse than playing did cards, worse even than figuring your odds correctly, is becoming emotionally involved.
14. Amarillo Slim on Poker:
"It never hurts for potential opponents to think you're more than a little stupid and can hardly count all the money in your hip pocket, much less hold on to it.."
Besides lovemaking and singing in the shower, there aren't many human activities where there is a greater difference between a person's self-delusional ability and actual ability than in poker.
"It never hurts for potential opponents to think you're more than a little stupid and can hardly count all the money in your hip pocket, much less hold on to it.."
Besides lovemaking and singing in the shower, there aren't many human activities where there is a greater difference between a person's self-delusional ability and actual ability than in poker.15. Steve Badget
Once you start thinking you have nothing left to learn, you have everything to learn.
The odds are merely a framework for play, like the lines of a tennis court.T
Once you start thinking you have nothing left to learn, you have everything to learn.
The odds are merely a framework for play, like the lines of a tennis court.T
16. Rick Bennet
In the long run there's no luck in poker, but the short run is longer than most people know.
In the long run there's no luck in poker, but the short run is longer than most people know.
17. Crandall Addington, Texas oil millionaire
If you reraise a raiser, and he doesn't raise you back, you know he has kicker problems.
If you reraise a raiser, and he doesn't raise you back, you know he has kicker problems.
18. Alfred Alvarez (2001)
Serious poker is no more about gambling than rock climbing is about taking risks.
Hold'em is a game of calculated aggression: If you cards are good enough for your to call a bet, they are good enough to raise with.
Serious poker is no more about gambling than rock climbing is about taking risks.
Hold'em is a game of calculated aggression: If you cards are good enough for your to call a bet, they are good enough to raise with.
19. Anonymous
A faint heart never filled a spade flush.
Money isn't everything ... unless you're playing in a rebuy tournament.
When a man with money meets a man with experience, the man with experience leaves with money and the man with money leaves with experience.
A faint heart never filled a spade flush.
Money isn't everything ... unless you're playing in a rebuy tournament.
When a man with money meets a man with experience, the man with experience leaves with money and the man with money leaves with experience.
21. Louis Kreiger
I believe in poker the way I believe in the American Dream. Poker is good for you. It enriches the soul, sharpens the intellect, heals the spirit, and - when played well, nourishes the wallet.
I believe in poker the way I believe in the American Dream. Poker is good for you. It enriches the soul, sharpens the intellect, heals the spirit, and - when played well, nourishes the wallet.
20. Vince Burgio
If you're a competitive person and you commit yourself to something, you have no choice but to endure
If you're a competitive person and you commit yourself to something, you have no choice but to endure
I Just won the WMFE Suited Pockets Tournament...!
I Just won the WMFE Suited Pockets Tournament...
I win 1st place WMFE Suited Pockets 
over 
Note the FT RB Ranking tournament behind where I went out with 
NAMECALLERS - THINK ABOUT IT....
NAMECALLERS - THINK ABOUT IT....
Last evening yet another loser started calling the guy who busted him (not me this time) a "donkey". His statement "how could you call me with 
" was a statement that frequently betrays the utter stupidy, the opressive need to sound "expert" to hide your loss and utter lack of knowledge of the game most namecallers have. (The whiner put in a minimum raise UTG, the 55 guy called - the flop 
JJ guy goes all in 55 guy calls - the turn 
river 
note the JJ guy could have easliy gotten busted with a Q)
I must say first I AM NO EXPERT but I am a student of the game and have come to know a few simple, obvious things :
- Don't slowplay jacks, particularly online, particularly early
- Your table can't see your Jacks and Jacks are not a "lock hand"
- There are MANY opportunities to get your jacks busted from a variety of ways and its not just from others holding AA, KK,QQ either
- Only rookies play only the strength of their hand and expect everyone else to fold and LET them win a pot
- Whatever you do, whatever your skill level "putting someone on a hand" is a guess (decision based on incomplete information) sometimes you're wrong sometimes you're right. The higher your skill level and familiairity with your competition the more often you are right - making a wrong decision does not make you a donkey. It happens to every poker player every day regardless of skill level.
Now I am one to not believe that the printed words of a writer of poker books should be slavishly followed. I also think it's childish to ape the words you hear pro's say on TV (TVpokerese). I swear people seem to think it's cool to say something is "sick" and I've hear it used in so many situations I'm confused by what it is supposed to mean - but thats just me. I am one to test what I read and find out for myself the value or lack of value in what I read. I find it suspicious that a current winning, poker pro would write EVERYTHING HE KNOWS FOR GENERAL CONSUMPTION - I wouldn't. PLUS even if they did, your proper application of those writings is what matters. For example: Every artist is familiar with the same brush, paint and easel as Rembrandt, every basketball player is familiar with the same, court, ball, dribble and shot of Michael Jordan BUT almost no one else can use the same tools as they could no matter how much you read their "how I do it books". But having said that, this is one of the writing's most poker books agree on, I have found accurate so I'll relate them here. In "Super System 2" Doyle Brunson, in defense of being criticized for losing 580,000 with in the final event at Bellagio in 2003 and winning the championship with "trash pocket hands" in 1976 with 
: and 1977 with 
said this:
"Today's tournaments are structured to be a lot faster.... You've got to play almost every hand when you're anteing high" At the very least you 've got to see the flop. It's not at all suprising I won the 1976 and the 1977 World Championship with trash hands"
"...... I'd rarely play those hands. There's little reason when the ante doesn't force you to play. A major exception is when I play a pot for the sole reason of trying to steal it Then it doesn't matter what I have. I mean I could be playing the hand without even looking at my holecards. At such time, I'd be playing my money, my position and a particular player. My hand wouldn't matter. If I was forced to look at it because I got played with, I might find two Aces, A-K or trash.... I hadn't made a pair all day, and I'd had to stay alive by stealing some pots, but on this particular play (referring to 2003), my read was wrong.
This is a capacity good pros have most amateurs don't - TO PLAY WITH NOTHING FOR REASONS OTHER THAN YOUR HAND. In non-professional games, you are also more likely to find players in a pot who chase and hit where a pro would have folded streets earlier.
One key indicator whining players of this particular low level betray is that most times their "whining about getting caught" mentions only his hand versus the busting hand. There is often little mention about preceding play and players tendicies, how many are seated at the the table, level in the tournament, stack & table position, ante/blinds or any of those "unimportant, inconvenient contributing facts/factors" that contributed to the demise.
So the next time you call someone a "donkey" think first - are you showing how little YOU really know about the game? At least consider that if you find yourself in this position a LOT (whining in the losers lounge) maybe you need to learn something...
OK I gotta admit I get more than a little perturbed by people copying "TV Code words" - it's weak make up your own stuff or at least use the words per their definition - so sue me... LOL
JonHolt(Merlin333) 
p.s. If I had a nickel for everytime Jacks busted me, I'd have more money than Bill Gates -
p.s. I know I didn't bleep the word d**key this time..... what can I say
check this article out:
http://www.railbirds.com/protip.php?articleID=68
"Websters" Definition of Donkey.....
Websters Donkey Definition........
"Websters"Definition:Donkey | |
Donkey:[donk]: noun, to donk v. slang. poor poker player, a player who thinks they are good but no evidence of this assertion can be found. 2. Often found shortstacked, whining or whining in the losers lounge while good players are still in the game - usually blurting unprompted questions or statements like: "play me for cash","play me for real", "freerolls suck/ are waste of time" ,"play me hu" , "I won this or that tournament last week","my bankroll is bigger than yours!" , etc., etc. etc.3. Usually in this situation being unable to beat players deemed, by player most often using this term, of lower skill. 4. Not to be confused with making a wrong read, bluffing, late positioned / big/short stack, big blinds, calling a 7 2 bluff or any other read that may give basis to call with something other than AA - they never like all other human poker players make mistakes. B. Frequently heard to exclaim "you called me with that"! note: this can usually be rebuffed with the reply "You went all in with that!" (see below: the video where Patrik Antonius' 5. Sometimes a mindless warning to someone who may be playing badly to stop and play better so they can win - instead of the person who cannot restrain themselves exploiting these weaknesses to win - this person would much rather play at a table with Stu Ungar, Alan Cunningham, Phil Ivey, Chip Jett, Barry Greenstein and Johnny Chan or where all players play perfectly and are therefore better than they, thereby insuring they lose (can't beat bad players / can't beat good players). (note: they frequently are "better" than these people too - no really just ask then check their ranking scores - zero does not mean they are bad) 6. Often issued as an alert to the other players of "Hey a player with "lesser skills" is taking all my chips" and a reminder of "I can beat Raymer on any given day and I am making "expert" commentary on how others should play, ignore the fact I am not winning here and now because I am unable to take advantage of my own excellent advice". Appendix inspired by jsc88310 : Frequently the player who "checks you" to the nuts (e.g doesn't know the correct bet to give you incorrect odds to call and/or doesn't have the guts to make the bet and/or thinks it's a limit game), goes all in on the river (with 2nd or 3rd best hand) then screams "donk" ,"chaser" ,"riverrat" on the way to or from the losers lounge for twenty minutes! 7. trite,overused, "TVPokerese" for someone who is "English challenged" trying very hard to sound like they "know poker" having not mastered the actual game. Verbal device used to distract from the fact their own play is poor. (did Webster play a lot of online poker or what!) (c)2007 JonHolt / Merlin333 |
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Emmanuel |
| Click to see Antonius v Bruson Video if you join use Merlin333 as reference | |
) note: having just made the same play they earlier called out as a "donk play" when made by someone else - they never return the announcement. note: watch their hands carefully as they deftly,skillfully demonstrate how to win playing only 4 pocket pairs AA, KK, AK,QQ on the button! 
PPA/Beauty and the Bet/ charity poker tournament
The Poker Players Alliance is proud to be supporting a special fundraising event sponsored by the TASER Foundation for Fallen Officers.
OnDecember 1st, the TASER Foundation for Fallen Officers in association with 11-time WSOP Champion Phil Hellmuth and the Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas present Beauty and the Bet, a charity poker tournament to benefit the families of fallen officers.
The buy-in for the Main Event is $500 with 50% of the tournament proceeds paid to the winners' pool, and the other 50%, net of tournament expenses, going to the families of fallen police officers through the TASER Foundation for Fallen Officers (a tax exempt 501c3). Additional prize opportunities include a chance to win two tickets to Super Bowl XLII and the exclusive Playboy's Super Saturday Night Party. For complete details click here.
Plus, simply type PPA in the Company box on the registration form, and you will automatically be entered into a PPA Raffle to win a PPA Poker Table. The more PPA members that register for the event, the more great prizes added to the Raffle.
- Over 10 registrations, a free $500 seat for a friend
- Over 25 registrations, a free upgrade to the exclusive $2,500 buy-in event.
To be a part of this PPA Raffle, you must register before midnight of Nov.28th.
About the TASER Foundation for Fallen Officers:
In the fall of 2004 TASER International and its employees established the TASER Foundation for Fallen Officers. This 501c(3) charitable organization honors the service and sacrifice of fallen law enforcement officers from the United States and Canada by providing financial and educational support to their families. To date, the TASER Foundation for Fallen Officers has awarded over $1.5 million to 470 families of fallen officers through fundraising events and personal donations.
House frustrated with UIGEA exceptions
House frustrated with UIGEA exceptions
The House JudiciaryCommittee didn't signal whether it was interested in repealing Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), but it did voice its frustration with inconsistent nature of gambling laws and prosecution at a House hearing Wednesday.
The Democratic chairman of the committee, John Conyers, openly questioned the "selective enforcement" of anti-gambling laws. Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.) to her criticism a step further.
"The laws regarding Internet gaming are absurd and inconsistent," Berkley said. "And the UIGEA has made things worse, targeting the financial sector and creating a hypocritical carve out for horse betting."
Berkley also blasted the government's decision to remove online gambling from its WTO commitments.
"It's the trade equivalent of taking our ball and going home," Berkley said before noting the U.S. is now on the hook for a substantial amount of money as a result of that decision.
Berkley would like to see Internet gambling regulated in the U.S., and has proposed conducting a study that would provide Congress data to help make that decision.
Opponents of online gambling, meanwhile, tried to keep the focus of the hearing on problem gambling, protecting youths and state's rights.
Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Tex.) called Internet gambling "fronts for money laundering and terrorists." He also said that gambling online leads to addictive gambling and claimed that children can play online without having their ages verified.
But the most interesting testimony came from U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway. Hanaway, representing the Department of Justice, noted that it was legal for American players to place bets online, but that it was illegal of casino operators to accept those bets.
Hanaway also said repeatedly that "all online gambling is illegal." But she did note that the DOJ had not seen a case in which online gambling was used to launder anything other than gambling winnings.
The two funniest moments in the hearing came during question and answer sessions. Deep into the session, Family Research Council Vice President Tom McClusky admitted that his organization wasn't just opposed to online gambling, but all forms of gambling, At that point, Rep. Stephen Cohen (D-Tenn.) was asked McClusky if he "was opposed to all forms of fun."
Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) provided the other humorous moment when he said that there was no wagering in fantasy sports and that's why America's youths are allowed to participate in it. No one in the chamber chose to laugh, but the absolute silence that followed that statement spoke volumes.
PPA Action Alert to all Mass. Members
Poker Players Alliance: News and Articles| [MA] PPA Action Alert to all Mass. Members by Poker Players Alliance |
H.4307 (i) Placing, sending, transmitting, relaying wagers to another person prohibited under certain circumstances; penalties.
Recently, Governor Deval Patrick proposed a bill (H.4307, click here to read) that seeks to expand casino gambling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This bill also includes a proposition that would make it a crime for you to play poker on the Internet (See: Section 15(h)(2)(i)). Under this provision, violators will be subject to a maximum term of 2 years in the house of correction, a fine of $25,000, or both. Ironically, H.4307 is pro-casino gambling legislation, yet it makes Internet gaming a crime. This is an unacceptable double-standard!
The Poker Players Alliance is committed to assisting Massachusetts poker players by bringing attention to this attack on our rights; however, we cannot do this alone. We need your help and are asking that you send letters to Governor Deval Patrick, your local State Representative and your State Senator. We have provided a standard letter which will automatically be sent to the above politicians. We encourage you to personalize the letter by adding your own comments. We cannot stress enough how important it is for you to make your voice heard.
Protect poker and send your letter today by clicking here.
We will update you on this situation as information becomes available to us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at ma@pokerplayersalliance.org.
All In,
Randy Castonguay
Poker Players Alliance Massachusetts State Director
Section 15(h)(2)(i)
Any person who knowingly transmits or receives a wager of any type by any telecommunication device, including telephone, cellular phone, Internet, local area network, including wireless local networks, or any other similar device or equipment or other medium of communication, or knowingly installs or maintains said device or equipment for the transmission or receipt of wagering information shall be punished by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than 2 years, or a fine of not more than $25,000, or both.
Poker Players Alliance: News and Articles
Poker Players Alliance: News and Articles| [PPA] Report from Executive Director John Pappas |
First, I am pleased to announce that Rep. John Conyers (MI) Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has agreed to co-sponsor H.R. 2046, the Skill Game Protection Act. Further, his Committee officially announced today that they are holding a hearing next week (Nov. 14th) to discuss Internet gaming issues. Both of these considerable achievements can be in a large part credited to our grassroots fly-in from just two weeks ago. During the fly-in we had more than one occasion to meet with the Chairman and explain our issues. He was so impressed with our arguments that he asked Annie Duke to testify at the Committee hearing. While the other witnesses have not been made public at this time, I can tell you that there will be experts to discuss the WTO, age-verification, the proposed regulations and problem gambling. Click here for more info on the hearing, we encourage our members who live in the Washington, D.C. area to attend.
Next, I would like to discuss some of our grassroots success. Last Friday the PPA sent a note to our members in the state encouraging them to write the Governor to oppose the state gambling bill language which would criminalize residents for playing Internet poker. With the hard work and leadership of Randy C (our PPA MA state rep) more than 1700 letters have been sent to State Reps, State Senators and the Governor in less than a week. This voice has been heard and recognized by these legislators, and they understand that this voice will not go away until the onerous provision is removed. Randy C will continue to update you on the progress of this campaign.
The PPA can also claim success in the defeat of Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher, whose staunch anti-gambling position, as well as a host of other issues lead to his crushing double-digit defeat. The PPA’s efforts were highlighted in a Louisville Courier Journal column on the day before the election (click here) and the Governors staff acknowledged that they has received several calls, letters and emails from PPA members expressing their displeasure. Special thanks to TheEngineer for being instrumental in the organization of our effort.
On the regulation front, the Center for Regulatory Effectiveness (CRE), an independent organization that regularly offers Congress objective analysis of proposed governmental agency regulations, released a report this week that noted significant problems with the UIGEA regulations recently submitted by the Treasury Department. They are extremely influential in Washington regulatory circles and the PPA is pleased with their enlightened view of the onerous regulation. Click here to go to their filing.
On the media front, the WTO issue is beginning to crystallize on Capitol Hill. This week two articles of note appeared, one in The Bureau of National Affairs and the other in Roll Call. Both articles specifically call for the Barney Frank Bill as a fix to one of the most daunting cases the WTO has ever faced … a case which could have far reaching and unintended consequences for the U.S. These articles were especially important as lead EU trade officials were here in DC this week to discuss this very issue! We are doing our very best to make sure members of Congress are aware of what is going on, and just how important this case could become.
On Tuesday night this week, Horton's Kid's a local DC charity that helps inner city kids, threw a Charity poker tournament at the National Building Museum, and it was a rousing success. With the PPA as its largest supporting donor for the event, Horton's Holiday Hold ‘Em event raised $300,000 all of which goes directly to the charity. More than 220 Congressional staff, members of Congress, lobbyists and poker enthusiasts had a great time playing poker with PPA Board Member Greg Raymer and Chairman Alfonse D’Amato. It was a great event which once again highlighted the unique power of poker. As an added bonus, a PPA member from DC won the event and received a $10,000 2008 WSOP Main Event seat for his efforts.
This has been another exciting week for poker, with many more to come.
Online Poker Community Urged to Send Question
Online Poker Community Urged to Send Question About UIGEA to YouTube DebatePoker community, supporters of Ron Paul, prompted to submit YouTube video for debated regarding UIGEA passage and freedom of Internet
The CNN/YouTube Republican debate is taking place on November 28. The format, which included a video of a talking snowman that left Republican Mitt Romney not amused, was an instant hit with the rest of the nation. This CNN/YouTube debate is expected to be an even bigger hit.
Back in October 0f 2006, a Republican led initiative passed through the infamous Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) attached to none other than an unrelated (and highly important) Port Security Bill. Due to the urgency in passing the Port Security Bill, the UIGEA - by default - would eventually come into law. It should be noted that many Democrats also voted in favor of the Port Security bill while expressing reservations about the unrelated attachment.
The poker community eventually forced one of the UIGEA's co-founders out of office, Republican Jim Leach of Iowa. He was a front runner in that race until fans of online poker banded together in a campaign to educate Iowa voters about their elected official's activities, designed heavily to appeal to special interests.
The UIGEA essentially makes online poker illegal by placing the burden on banking institutions to monitor and prohibit such transactions.
Scott Shuller, a poker fan out of Ohio who is one of many business executives floored by the passage of this new law, has asked that all fans of poker submit a short video to CNN related to the UIGEA and what gives politicians the right to police our activities over the Internet (especially as it pertains to America's favorite past time).
"Wouldn't it be great if they aired a question about the UIGEA or Online Poker during the debate?" commented Shuller. "Really put them (the political candidates) on the spot."
Of the 2008 US Presidential Republican candidates appearing, only Ron Paul voted against the Port Security Bill, mainly because it attached the unrelated piece of legislation that he opposes.
“I believe strongly that the internet should not be regulated by the federal government and believes even more strongly that people should be free to engage in the activities they wish, as long as they are willing to take responsibility for their actions," Ron Paul told Gambling911.com's own Kira Wissman this past summer.
“The majority of people in Washington were afraid to support the internet for fear it would label them ‘pro-porn’ or ‘pro-gambling’.”
Because the YouTube debate generates interests mostly from an Internet-savvy audience, the question would most certainly be relevant.
Several hundred, or even a few thousand, people submitting such a question would prompt CNN to include the subject within its platform.
Likewise, Ron Paul supporters are being urged to submit a similar question as it would help solidify their candidate's "Internet freedom" message.
"Just want to help this industry and keep it chugging away," Shuller said. "The message should be spread by every fan of poker and online gambling in general."
You may not want to use a talking snowman for your video.
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Christopher Costigan, Gambling911.com Publisher
Originally published November 8, 2007 10:57 am ET