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June 25th, 2008
By PPA

Washington, D.C. (June25, 2008) – Former Senator Alfonse D’Amato, chairman of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with over one million members nationwide, today issued the following statement on the House Financial Services Committee’s failure to pass H.R. 5767, the “Payment Systems Protection Act,” by a vote of 32-32.

“The PPA is surprised that the Financial Services Committee today failed to clarify what constitutes ‘unlawful Internet gambling’ under the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). The King Amendment would have required a separate formal rulemaking with an administrative law judge to determine the definition of unlawful Internet gambling.

“The Federal Reserve, Department of Treasury and the banking industry have all testified before Congress that the lack of a definition of ‘unlawful Internet gambling’ makes it extremely difficult if not impossible to enforce this law and would result in a broader review and denial of financial transactions because they could possibly be deemed unlawful under UIGEA.

“It is disappointing to realize that opponents of this legislation still do not truly understand the intent of the bill. It was clear today that those who oppose this bill chose to focus on emotional and non-germane issues, such as the harmful impact of gambling on children, instead of on the merits of the bill itself.

“As it stands, UIGEA is a completely unworkable and unenforceable bill that would do little to address the main concerns of its sponsors – namely, protecting underage and compulsive gamblers as well as cracking down on money laundering. To truly address these issues, the PPA firmly believes that Congress should implement thoughtful and effective regulation of the online gambling industry as opposed to outright prohibitions, which history has shown do not work.

“Unfortunately, debate over the morality of gambling trumped debate on the fact that UIGEA is completely ineffective and unenforceable.”

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Four Democrats Helped Kill Challenge to UIGEA

H.R. 5767 Dies in Committee

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Dear Fellow Poker Player,

Voting is the single most important action you can take as a citizen of this great country. Speaking as a former U.S. Senator, I can tell you that people who don’t exercise their right to vote simply aren’t part of the equation of political power.

The 2008 election will be the most critical in modern history, and poker players like you across the nation must be part of it if we are to continue making progress in our shared cause.

Our nation is closely divided, and our recent elections have been decided by razor-thin margins. In this political climate, every vote counts and every election matters. Every single day in our nation’s capital, thousands of people make decisions about the rules that we all must live under. Your vote is the single most powerful tool to influence these decisions.

Thank you for taking this very important first step in the political process, and please remember to vote on your state’s primary election day and the national general election, Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Remember - If You Play, Have a Say!

Proud to play poker,
Alfonse D’Amato, Chairman
Poker Players Alliance

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The Poker Players Alliance is helping raise awareness about Prevention Connections' First Annual Texas Hold'em Charity Tournament where you have a chance to win a $10,000 seat for the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event. Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008 Location: Downtown Marriot 500 E Broad St Richmond, VA 23219 Entry: $500 tax-deductible donation Click here for more information This charity poker tournament will benefit the work that Prevention Connections does to prevent and reduce tobacco use through education, intervention, policy development and community outreach to improve the health of individuals and communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. From Prevention Connections: Have you ever watched WSOP Final Tournament on TV and said to yourself, "I play better than some of those players!" Then here is your chance to see how well you play against other poker players from your area - and it's for a good cause, helping to prevent Virginia's young people from using tobacco products. Your ticket to play for a chance at the $10,000 seat is a $500 tax-deductible donation. You could be in the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event July 3, 2008 - July 15, 2008! We hope you will join us. Tickets for the event will be on sale through April 22, 2008 and will only be sold online. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Space is Limited! The event is April 26th, 2008 and there will be a morning session and an afternoon session. Once you register to play you will receive an email letting you know which session you will be playing in. If you have a preference for which session you would like to play in, send an email to charitypoker@preventionconnections.org and we will make every attempt to accommodate you.

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March 2008 Newsletter Contents -MA Poker Rally -Litigation Support Network -State Director Program -Federal Update -Member Spotlight -Contact Us QuickLinks -Join -Donate -Upgrade -PPA Store -Member Tools -Member Forums Donate Now to Fight for Poker PPA & Mass. Poker Players Help Stop State Internet Poker Criminalization The Tuesday after St Patrick's Day the Massachusetts State legislature voted down a bill which intended to establish three licensed brick and mortar casinos while at the same time creating stiff criminal penalties for playing poker and other games on the Internet. The PPA does not oppose the establishment of casinos in MA, especially if those casinos are outfitted with poker rooms, however, we have fundamental concerns with any limitations or criminalization of the right for adults to play poker on the Internet. Over the past several months the PPA has feverishly worked publically, behind the scenes and at the grassroots level to get this onerous provision from the casino bill removed. Our efforts culminated with a successful "Poker Rally" on the State House steps. Several dozen MA poker enthusiasts gathered to tell state lawmakers that "POKER IS NOT A CRIME". Special thanks to PPA State Director Randall Castonguay, Harvard Prof. Charles Nesson, the Global Poker Strategic Thinking Society, and all the dedicated PPA members for your hard fought efforts. More information about the rally can be found by clicking here. Due to PPA's involvement this bill did not make it out of Committee and into law. The PPA will remain vigilant to ensure that if the casino bill moves again it will not include any limitations or criminalization provisions for online poker players. We will continue to monitor the situation in MA and to continue to work with lawmakers to ensure that your poker voice is heard loud and clear! back to top Notice to Members A charity poker announcement intended for a select group of nearby states and was accidentally sent out to the national membership. We have resolved the issue and we apologize for the inconvenience. Are You A Lawyer? Poker Players Need You! This week the Poker Players Alliance launched its Litigation Support Network. We are asking PPA members and non-members who are attorneys to join this network of lawyers who are willing to assist PPA members in need of counsel in civil and criminal poker related matters. Recruitment has already begun and the PPA has run this ad in leading legal publications. If you are a lawyer with expertise or interest in gaming law become part of our referral network today! The PPA has appointed PPA New Hampshire State Director Patrick Flemming (aka Skallagrim) to serve as the Litigation Support Director. Through our legal page on the Web site, PPA members who are in need of poker related legal advice can ask Mr. Flemming. He will be able to provide top-line advice and then refer members to lawyers in their area who are part of the Litigation Support Network. The Litigation Support Network is just another example of how the PPA is serving the needs of the poker community. back to top Upcoming Changes The PPA has some exciting changes in the coming weeks that we think you are going to love. A new Web site and new membership incentives are on their way! Stay tuned and we will update you. PPA Renews State Director Initiative, Program Will Focus on Grassroots The PPA is proud to announce that more than 50 of your fellow members have been selected to serve as volunteer State Directors for their respective states. In January of this year we asked interested members to apply to be State Directors and the response was overwhelming. We narrowed our candidates down from an exceptional field of more than 1,000 applications. To find out who your State Director is click here. In the coming days the State Directors will send PPA members in their state a note telling you how you can get more involved in the PPA. Remember that the PPA forums are a great place to communicate with your fellow members. Please be active to help make the PPA forums THE place to discuss important issues facing the poker community. back to top PPA Tools 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. Click here Federal Update: Congressional Hearing on UIGEA On April 2nd the House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing to discuss the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). Click here for information on watching the live webcast. As you know, UIGEA was tucked into a "must-pass" Port Security bill and was signed into law in October 2006. UIGEA has been roundly criticized, not only by the poker community, but also by the financial services industry and leading civil libertarian organizations. The PPA is working with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to ensure that the significant problems with UIGEA are discussed at this upcoming hearing. To that end, the Chairman of the Financial Services Committee and the leading Republican on the committee issued this joint letter which calls on Congress to undo UIGEA. back to top PPA Tube 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. Click here Washington State Director Lee Rousso Lee Rousso has been fighting Washington state's law criminalizing online poker for over a year. Under the law, playing online poker will be committing a Class C felony, equivalent under the law to possessing child pornography, threatening the governor or torturing an animal, as well as carrying stiff penalties: as much as five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. This April he will finally have his day in court to fight for poker player rights. "I have obtained a hearing date of April 25 at 11:00 a.m., Kent courthouse, for my constitutional challenge to Washington's law governing internet gambling...I hope Washington state poker players will come to the hearing and show their support." Check out the history of the case and updates at the PPA website. back to top The Poker Players Alliance Dedicated to Protecting America's Favorite Card Game Contact Us 1325 G Street NW Suite 500 Washington, DC, 20005 Phone: 1-888-448-4PPA Email: email@pokerplayersalliance.org Forward this newsletter to a fellow poker player

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Dear POKER PLAYER, In the fight to keep Internet Poker free from undue government regulation, Rep. Jeff Flake - along with 15 other U.S. Representatives - sent a letter to Henry Paulson, Secretary of the Treasury, and Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Governors of the Federal Reserve System, this past December. The joint letter outlines their concerns with the proposed rules to enforce the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), which Congress passed in the "dark of night" in 2006. Specifically, their letter asks for clarification of the regulatory guidance surrounding "unlawful Internet gambling" transactions and enforcement. The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) commends these 16 Members of Congress for their attention to this important issue. We ask that you write a short note to your Representative to express appreciation for your Representative's support of Internet poker, and to ask for their continued support for clarifying the UIGEA so that it does not apply to poker and other games of skill. Click here so you can send this important message, we have provided you with a sample constituent letter for you to build your correspondence from. This letter will automatically be emailed to your Representative. Additionally, you can click here to view the letter these Members of Congress sent Secretary Paulson and Chairman Bernanke. Here at the PPA we strive to ensure that America's number one game of skill stays legal, safe, and can be enjoyed for years to come! Please take a moment and write to your Congressman today. Proud to Play Poker, Alfonse D'Amato, Chairman Poker Players Alliance

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Dear Member, Today's Arizona Republic features a story about PPA Member Judge Harold Lee and his efforts to restore Arizona's proud poker tradition. Please click here to read the story. The online article allows you to post a comment and I encourage you to add your voice in support of your fellow PPA members efforts. Additionally, please consider sending a letter to the editor of the Arizona Republic. Click here for the Republic's online letter form. Finally, to learn more about Judge Lee's Arizona Card Room & Social Club please visit his Web site, www.arizonacardroom.com.   Please go to the PPA forums to discuss this issue. Thank you for your continued support of poker. With your help we can help clarify the state's laws and keep poker legal. Proud to Play Poker, John A. Pappas Executive Director Poker Players Alliance

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