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March 2008 Newsletter

Contents
-MA Poker Rally
-Litigation Support Network
-State Director Program
-Federal Update
-Member Spotlight
-Contact Us

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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BORGATA SUMMER OPEN POKER TOURNAMENT
View Event #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10
EVENT #10 FINAL RESULTS - NO LIMIT HOLD'EM
WSOP Main Event Super Satellite

DATE: Sunday, June 24, 2007 BUY-IN: $500 + $60 Entry MORE INFO
272 Entrants
Nine winners each took home a $15,000 PRIZE PACKAGE ($10,000 Voucher to WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas, NV starting July 6, 2007 & $5,000 CASH for travel and hotel):
PLACE NAME FROM
1 Robert Perkins Atlantic City, NJ
2 Floyd Overton, Jr. Preston, CT
3 Robert Lederer New York, NY
4

Carmen Labruto

Ocean City, MD
5 Jeffrey Goldstein New York, NY
6 Kevin Farry Manassas, VA
7 Adam Grott Newark, DE
8 Asad Farraj Brooklyn, NY
9 Jeremy Schwartz Philadelphia, PA

In addition, Joseph Lopresti (Carteret, NJ) took home $1,000 in cash.

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BORGATA SUMMER OPEN POKER TOURNAMENT
 View Event  #1   #2   #3   #4   #5   #6   #7
EVENT #7 FINAL RESULTS - NO LIMIT HOLD'EM
DATE:  Monday, June 18, 2007 BUY-IN:  $350 + $50 Entry
454 Entrants /  $158,900 Prize Pool
1st Place
Vincent Papasodero 
  2nd Place
Peter Kylap
  3rd Place
Nicholas Caltabiano 
PLACE NAME FROM WINNINGS
1 Vincent Papasodero Massaequa Park, NY $46,764
 2 Peter Klyap Deer Park, NY  $24,629
 3 Niicholas Caltabiano Fulton, NY  $12,712
 4

Daniel Bienstock

New York, NY  $11,123
 5 Anthony Hulbert Reston, VA  $9,534
 6 Merrill Huber Yardley, PA  $7,945
 7 David Kulha Waretown, NJ  $6,356
 8 Nguyen Hung Hillsborough, NJ  $4,767
 9 Peter Jamison Petrides Durham, NC  $3,178
 10 Patrick Conlogue Blue Bell, PA  $2,065

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EVENT#6 FINAL RESULTS - SEVEN CARD STUD
DATE: Sunday, June 17, 2007 BUY-IN: $350 + $50 Entry MORE INFO
112 Entrants / $39,200 Prize Pool
1st Place
Daniel Chapman

2nd Place
Nguyen Hung

3rd Place
Michael (Hooks) Lanzetta
PLACE NAME FROM WINNINGS
1 Daniel Chapman Woodbury, NJ $14,896
2 Nguyen Hung Hillsborough, NJ $8,624
3 Michael (Hooks) Lanzetta Williamstown, NJ $4,704
4

William Coren

Wynnewood, PA $3,136
5 Mitchell Katz Jersey City, NJ $2,744
6 Adam Brancata MT Laurel, NJ $2,352
7 Sazan Lusha Staten Island, NY $1,568
8 Carless Boatwright Woodbridge, VA $1,176

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EVENT#4 FINAL RESULTS - NO LIMIT HOLD'EM
DATE: Saturday, June 16, 2007 BUY-IN: $1000 + $80 Entry
352 Entrants / $352,000 Prize Pool
1st Place
Daniel Apicella

2nd Place
John Hurley

3rd Place
Joseph Simmons
PLACE NAME FROM WINNINGS
1 Daniel Apicella Hightstown, NJ $107,360
2 John Hurley Wayne, PA $59,136
3 Joseph Simmons Philadelphia, PA $28,688
4

Bruce Yamron

Naples, FL $24,640
5 Farid Ebrahim Fredericksburg, VA $21,120
6 Peter Chedid New Brunswick, NJ $17,600
7 Steven Hansen Bethesda, MD $14,080
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