Poker Players Alliance (PPA)
The Nightly Turbo: Betting Sports Takes More Skill than Poker, Senate Hearing, and More
02-09-2012, , 3
Gambling legend Billy Walters says betting sports takes more skill than playing poker.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Holds Oversight Hearing to Discuss Online Gaming
02-09-2012, , 1
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will hold an oversight hearing to discuss how the DOJ's new interpretation of the 1961 Wire act will affect the gaming interests of Indian tribes.
PPA Urges Poker Players to Send Questions to President Obama
01-26-2012,
The Poker Players Alliance is asking to poker community to send question to President Obama about legalizing the game in the U.S.
House Subcommittee Hearing Witnesses Speak Favorably for Online Poker
10-26-2011, , 2
On Tuesday, the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade held a hearing regarding licensing and regulating online gaming.
Online Poker Petition Deadline Looms; Poker Players Alliance Urges Players to Sign
10-11-2011, , 4
Are Americans really more interested in aliens that poker? Seems so. The online poker petition is lagging.
Poker Players Alliance Meets with DOJ Regarding Full Tilt Poker Player Funds
10-07-2011, , 5
The Poker Players Alliance met with the Department of Justice to stress the importance of American citizens getting back their Full Tilt Poker money.
Online Poker Petition Reaches Goal; Poker Players Alliance Urges More Players to Sign
09-28-2011, , 1
Even though the online poker petition reached its goal of 5,000 signatures, players are still urged to sign it.
Department of Justice's Full Tilt Poker Allegation's Impact on Player Reimbursements
09-23-2011, , 2
What impact does the Department of Justice's announcement have on player reimbursements?
Members of the Poker Players Alliance Took Action During Congressional Recess
09-13-2011,
While Congress was on recess, members of the Poker Players Alliance contacted their representatives through various forms of social media, and face-to-face meetings.
Debt Super Committee Could Hold Key to Online Poker Legislation
08-18-2011,
How close is online poker legislation? The debt super committee could hold the key.
Time to Contact Your Representatives Regarding Barton's Internet Poker Bill
08-12-2011, , 2
Congress may be on vacation for a month, but now is the perfect time to contact your representatives to discuss Joe Barton's Internet poker bill.
Rich Muny Takes on New Role with Poker Players Alliance
06-09-2011, , 5
Rich Muny has been appointed as vice president of player relations for the Poker Players Alliance.
Has Senator Jon Kyl Changed His Mind?
06-06-2011, , 3
Senator Jon Kyl may be retiring, but has he changed his tune regarding online poker?
Poker Players Alliance D.C. Rally Coverage
05-26-2011, , 1
Coverage of the Poker Players Alliance rally that was held in D.C. Tuesday, including discussion on a new Internet poker bill that will be introduced soon.
The Weekly Turbo: Nevada Assembly OKs Online Poker Bill, Cates' WSOP Gift, and More
05-22-2011,
The Weekly Turbo is bringing you the week's top poker news stories including the details on the online poker bill that was passed by the Nevada Assembly, how you can win your WSOP seat from Daniel Cates, and more.
Poker Players Alliance Organize D.C. Fly-In
05-20-2011, , 3
Details on the Poker Players Alliance fly-in that is scheduled for Tuesday, and comments on Howard Lederer and Chris Ferguson's departure from the PPA board.
The Nightly Turbo: Full Tilt Poker Announcement, PPA Board Changes, and More
05-16-2011, , 2
Full Tilt Poker released another update on Sunday. We'll tell you what it said, tell you about a shake up in the Poker Players Alliance Board of Directors, and more.
Poker Players Alliance Plans Washington, D.C. Fly-In
05-10-2011,
The Poker Players Alliance is planning a Fly-In to Washington, D.C., to discuss online poker legislation with Congressmen.
U.S. Attorney General Talks Poker at DOJ Oversight Hearing
05-04-2011, , 4
The DOJ's oversight hearing was held on Tuesday and the U.S. Attorney General was questioned about the recent poker indictments. Here's what he had to say.
The Nightly Turbo: Changes to PokerStars SCOOP, World Team Poker Postponed, and More
04-22-2011,
The PokerStars SCOOP schedule has changed a bit. We'll tell you about that, the World Team Poker event being postponed, and more.
Harry Reid's Internet Poker Bill is Dead
12-16-2010,
It has been confirmed that the efforts by Sen. Harry Reid to legalize Internet poker will be going no further in this lame duck session of Congress.
Reid Pushing for Legalized Online Poker By the End of Next Week
12-06-2010, , 4
Senator Harry Reid is working hard to get an Internet poker bill attached to a larger piece of legislation. According to sources, poker could be legalized by next week.
New Jersey Passes Online Gambling Legislation Through State Senate
11-23-2010,
The New Jersey State Senate has passed a bill that would license and regulate Internet gambling in the state. This is the first time ever that a bill like this has passed. See what it means for New Jersey.
The Nightly Turbo: British Poker Awards, WCOOP Results, and More
09-15-2010,
If you were looking for the results from the British Poker Awards, an update from the PokerStars WCOOP, and more, you've come to the right place. The Nightly Turbo has it all, nicely packaged in one place, you don't have to go looking.
The Nightly Turbo: Poker Pros VS Commerce Casino, Trapped Chilean Miners Playing Poker, and More
08-27-2010,
In tonight's Nightly Turbo, we'll give you the scoop on all the hullabaloo surrounding the Commerce Casino and the poker players that are discussing a boycott of the casino. We've also got a story on the trapped miners in Chile who are passing...
Court Shoots Down Online Gambling Appeal in Washington State
03-24-2009,
Yesterday, a Washington State appeals court rejected the argument that the state's law banning online gambling violated the U.S. Constitution. The appeal was mounted by Lee Rousso, an attorney and the Washington State Poker...
Politics and Poker: Unlikely Allies Norquist and Raymer Open CPAC 2009
02-28-2009,
Is the tide finally turning for online poker in the USA? Yes, a South Carolina judge ruled in the Mt. Pleasant case that poker is indeed a game of skill, Congressman Barney Frank announced he will give the bill overturning UIGEA...
The Year in Poker: April, 2008
12-23-2008,
April brought a pair of huge European poker events to the forefront of the poker world, though in both instances North American players ventured across the pond to snare life-changing wins. American Jason Mercier and Canadian Glen...
Poker News Briefs: December 14th, 2008
12-14-2008,
A Norwegian bill attempting to block payments to online gambling sites, modeled after the United States' controversial Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, was passed into law earlier this week. The passage occurred...
PPA Targets DC Officials with Gambling-Regulation Print Ads
12-12-2008,
The Poker Players Alliance has completed a print advertising campaign that promotes its call for US federal regulation of online poker and targets politicians and federal officials in the Washington D.C. area. The PPA's ad...
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