Online poker players unite! And that is exactly what is going on as the PPA (Poker Players Alliance) kicks off some serious citizen lobbying on Capitol Hill.In an attempt to make strides against 'The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act' (UIGEA), PPA has organized not only citizen lobbying but also policy conferences to educate those who disapprove of the act.
Some of the most famous names in the professional poker world are expected to be apart of the conference including,Barry Greenstein, Andy Bloch, Howard Lederer, Chad Brown, Vanessa Rousso and Victor Ramdin. Here is a list of some of the planned events and guest speakers:
• "How to Lobby Congress" Breakfast
• Member of Congress/Staff Meetings
• Capitol Hill Reception
• Policy Forum
• Invited speakers include: Charles Nesson, Professor, Harvard Law; Sallie James, Policy Analyst, Cato Institute; Keith Whyte, Executive Director, Nat'l Council on Problem Gambling; and other experts in the field of public policy and law
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