Poker Player’s Alliance makes case for regulation to D.C. lawmakers
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Leading online poker lobbying group the Poker Player’s Alliance hit Washington D.C. this week, accompanied by a small armada of poker professionals and supporters, with the aim of rallying support for bills that would clarify the legal status of online poker in the US and lead the way toward regulation.
The event is one of the largest single actions undertaken by the group, and has generated significant national press coverage.
For a first-hand account of the lobbying activities, visit the official thread for the PPA fly-in over at 2+2. Highlights: Congressional staffers actually do read your letters, and Congresspeople aren’t immune to being a little starstruck at site of Jesus (the Ferguson one, not the Saviour one).
There’s also a good bit of editorializing regarding the effort, the PPA and poker legislation in general over at the LasVegasLasVegas Blog. Excerpt:
Do I think this week’s DC trek will have any impact on online poker? In one word, No! Do I think it will change even one vote…again, No! Do I know something better to do? Maybe.
Two things come to mind. Give the PPA lobbyist duffle bags stuffed full of bricks of Franklins. Have them invade the halls of Congress tossing cash about like Santas throwing candy in a Christmas parade. Remember, graft is about the only logic our illustrious leaders subscribe to. The second thing that comes to mind is ‘we the people’ take back the power by NOT voting for a single incumbent running for re-election in 2008. Send them all home to spend their remaining years sulking in their mansions.
Check out a good overview of national coverage and get more information over at the PPA homepage.
