Washington gubernatorial candidate opposes state’s online poker ban

April 30th, 2008
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One of the candidates for governor in the state of Washington has gone on record as saying he opposes the law that makes playing online poker a felony in the state.

According to pokernews.com:

Washington State Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi expressed his strong opposition to that state’s felony law banning online poker in comments made during a recent on-air interview with talk radio host Dori Monson. The Thursday, April 24 interview on suburban Seattle’s KIRO radio (710 AM) focused on Rossi’s attempt to oust incumbent Governor Christine Gregoire.

Whole thing here.

Rossi also said he would sign a new law that would overturn the ban if elected.


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Game type: 1/2 No Limit Cash Game
Your image: Fairly Aggressive
Opponent's image: Solid, a little tricky
Your hand: As Qh

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