http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ Poker Players Alliance Forums: Forum: Poker Players Alliance - Recent Posts en Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:50:02 +0000 http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/377#post-1197 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:35:30 +0000 Tahosa65 1197@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>Existing Federal Law that established the FICA or Social Security program specifically spelled out where the money comes from and who it goes to. Such a basic and systemic change as you propose would require a total rewrite of the program and that would never pass Congress or a vote of the people. Good idea, can't happen. </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/356#post-1196 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:30:12 +0000 Tahosa65 1196@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>No matter how good (or bad) you play, Pokerstars is a crap shoot. Ultimate Bet and Absolute have been cheating and it is now proven. If you carefully track the beats (your beats) and know the odds, you'll see that certain players cannot win on Pokerstars. They may have a black list or something that excludes certain players for whatever reason. Other players, no matter how badly they play or what cards they hold, will win. When a player consitantly wins with 7-9 os and 6-8 os against pocket aces and queens, then something is very wrong. Sure they should suck out about 10% of the time, but winning 80% of the time?? No way. So Pokerstars supports the IGC which supports the PPA, so what? They take your money and give some back to the PPA. If I want that I will contribute directly to the PPA. WE desperately need online regulation, consistancy and policing. Write your legislators and call your congressman. Until these sites are located in and responsible to the United States, there is no control. </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/349#post-1195 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:16:55 +0000 Tahosa65 1195@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>I've stated in other areas on this blog that the only site I find to be fair and honest (at least as far as the odds coming out even) is Full Tilt. That may just be me. I don't know how some players on Poker Stars continue to win, win, win, all in difiance of the odds and seem never to take the bad beat but always hand it out. This is reason enough to demand of your legislators that Poker be legalized, regulated and policed in the United States. Poker is not a crime, but criminals take advantage wherever they can and online Poker is rife with criminals. </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/377#post-1194 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:56:52 +0000 PotPusher 1194@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>Why cant the lawmakers offer an open bid to control legal online poker in the US and take a small rake for the Social Security. A third party could do all the record keeping ( taxes, money transfers ) and take 10 cents per hand up to 50 cents per hand and pass it along to the Social Security. This covers the governments concerns about money laundering. All the SSA would have to do is cash the check. An open bid for rights to operate a monopoly in the US would allow the land based casinos a chance to get in on the very large rake. </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/357#post-1193 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:02:19 +0000 Tahosa65 1193@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>If you play Poker long enough, you will encounter almost every kind and scenario of bad beat, from both sides of the table and both live and online. I've won hands that I should have lost. I've lost hands where I was 95% after the flop. I recently beat a friend when he held A-Q os to my A-J suited when the flop came J,J,J. It is my opinion (remember opinions are like rectums, everyone has one) that Full Tilt is the most honest and fairest site online. I tend to win there when I'm patient, play well and avoid suicide all in's. I lose when I make bad calls and use poor judgement. I also get sucked out on about the normal amount of times. I won't say you won't take a bad beat on Full Tilt, but I will say that on average I hand them out about as much as I take them. Besides, Full Tilt actively and openly supports the PPA. I now play there exclusively. Look for Tahosa Fox if you want to hand me a bad beat.<br /> Gary R Reed<br /> Colorado State Director<br /> Poker Players Alliance </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/319#post-1187 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:17:34 +0000 Nightmare 1187@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>I have switched to Fantasy Fishing </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/373#post-1185 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:31:40 +0000 jsbx 1185@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>There have been several questions on the UIGEA, poker and gambling. search these on the site and vote for all of them (not that we will actually get a real answer) </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/373#post-1184 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:25:48 +0000 Yagasmurf 1184@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>I went to <strong><a href="http://change.gov/page/content/openforquestions_20081217_private_url" rel="nofollow">http://change.gov/page/content/openforquestions_20081217_private_url</a> </strong> and left this question for Obama<br /> "With the need for more tax revenue, why not amend UIGEA and allow the government to regulate and tax online poker? Poker is a game of skill, &#38; is even considered an occupation by the Supremem Court (Baxter vs US). This form of gaming is not illegal"<br /> Yagasmurf, Cypress, Ca - Economy View response Post a response </p> <p>Go there and vote for this question so he knows how important it is to you !!!!!!!!! </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/357#post-1183 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:47:12 +0000 y2icon 1183@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>check out the bluff magazine forum for the bad beat section. I have come to the conclusion that AQ will always end up boning me on pokerstars </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/356#post-1177 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:09:53 +0000 Mechanix544 1177@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>I am new to the PPA, so hello all. I can say for myself, that amid all the ppl saying that online poker is rigged, I have noted that if you are consistently a good player, you WILL end up on top. Of all the sites, I trust FTP the most, but i have been playing alot of .50/1 NL @ ultimatebet just for the BBJ's. Altho Ill prolly never hit it, its worth a shot. Ive consistently played my game, and i started with a 100 dollar deposit on UB, and Im up to 320 in a little over a week, so, stick to your game, it'll work out. (if you're good, that is) :P </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/349#post-1172 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:53:42 +0000 GoldMiner1849 1172@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>Two more weeks of bad beats playing on Poker Stars. Last bad beat I'm in small blind with pocket Queens. Game is NL 1/2. No other players come in. I raise to $6. BB (BeatKids) calls. Flop 9s, 3c, Jh. Bet $6 and BB calls. Turn 6s. Bet $8 BB calls. River is 8s....BB hits gut shot straight holding 7h Th and busts me. </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/370#post-1171 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:26:05 +0000 DEDEWSOP 1171@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>The attached link will give you information on where to go to recuit new members for the PPA. Let the poker playing community know their voice counts with the PPA </p> <p><a href="http://www.thepokeratlas.com/region/nevada/3/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thepokeratlas.com/region/nevada/3/</a> </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/369#post-1170 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:17:24 +0000 DEDEWSOP 1170@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>In our continued efforts to contact our elected officals, I am seeking volunteers to act as coordinators in recruiting new members for the PPA. Nevada is the "Mecca" of the gaming industry and we need your support. The "<em>TIME IS NOW</em>" to make our voices heard in Washington. <strong> The response so far has increased but it needs to get better. Many of you have already sent letters and made phone calls but we need more.<br /> <em>STRENGTH IS IN NUMBERS</em>. Please contact me thru the Nevada PPA site. Thank you, Dianna Donofrio, Nevada PPA State Director</strong> </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/367#post-1168 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:41:31 +0000 altim 1168@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>This is actually a good way of getting some exposure for the problems plaguing online poker, if someone would write a good enough question that we could all vote on... </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/367#post-1166 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:50:38 +0000 jsbx 1166@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>The Obama Transition just launched an "Open for Questions" on their site. I'm sure we can think of a few questions to ask.<br /> <a href="http://change.gov/page/content/openforquestions" rel="nofollow">http://change.gov/page/content/openforquestions</a> </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/366#post-1165 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:08:17 +0000 DEDEWSOP 1165@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p><strong>The Poker Players Alliance had a strong presence at the 2008 WSOP sending in the 'top guns' from DC with a membership drive as well as assisting in voter registration. The PPA supports us, lets all put are best foot forward and help them to increase the membership in Nevada and the rest of the United States. Power is in the numbers. As a group we did help get President Obama&lt;strong elected.</strong> </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/365#post-1164 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:01:16 +0000 DEDEWSOP 1164@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>World Series of Poker Might Not Have Rebuy Events in 2009<br /> BY: STEPHEN A. MURPHY | <a href="mailto:steve.murphy@cardplayer.com">steve.murphy@cardplayer.com</a><br /> PUBLISHED: Tuesday Dec 09, 2008 05:35 PM</p> <p>Organizers Also Considering a 'Winner Take All' Event<br /> Rebuy events at the World Series of Poker might be on their way out.</p> <p>WSOP Communications Director Seth Palanksy has confirmed that organizers of the World Series are considering the possibility of getting rid of rebuy events in 2009 based on some concerns voiced by players.</p> <p>“There is a movement to not have any rebuy events,” said Palansky. “There is the growing concern that a pro can buy a bracelet in a rebuy event.”</p> <p>Palansky said that player feedback is one of the major factors in creating the WSOP schedule. Every year, Harrah’s Entertainment and tournament organizers evaluate the merits and downsides of the previous year’s events before coming up with a new schedule. The 2009 schedule will not be released until at least January or February.</p> <p>Palansky stressed that a final decision regarding rebuy events has not yet been made and that the potential change is merely under consideration.</p> <p>“There’s as good a chance that there won’t be rebuys as there is that there will be,” said Palansky.</p> <p>In 2006, WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack created the Player Advisory Council to incorporate the player’s point of view into the World Series.</p> <p>Daniel Negreanu, four-time bracelet winner and a member of the Player Advisory Council, is an advocate of the proposed change.</p> <p>“I am 100 percent against rebuy tournaments at the WSOP,” said Negreanu. “They are fine for other venues, but not for a bracelet.”</p> <p>The popular Canadian player said that the rebuy events are not fair to the average player who doesn’t have an endless amount of money to pour into the event.</p> <p>“Frankly, it gives players like me an unfair advantage in terms of winning the Player of the Year award,” said Negreanu.</p> <p>The sentiment is not new. Mike Sexton even wrote an article in Card Player magazine in 2002 asking for the ban of rebuys at the WSOP. But many pros are hesitant to see them go.</p> <p>Poker pro Layne Flack, who won the $1,500 pot-limit Omaha rebuy event this year, dismissed the notion that a bracelet could be bought.</p> <p>“That’s bullsh--,” said Flack. “It’s not like there is no play. The field is huge.”</p> <p>Flack pointed out that a player can only rebuy when he has as many chips as when he started the tournament (or less), so it isn’t as if someone could just buy a dominant stack.</p> <p>“You want to talk about buying a bracelet? Let’s talk about Doyle’s bracelet when there were eight people in the tournament,” said Flack. “The critics should look back in history and see where a bracelet has been bought.”</p> <p>There have been some tiny fields and some unique formats in past decades. One of Doyle Brunson’s 10 bracelets came in a $600 mixed doubles event with Starla Brodie in 1979, when the two players beat out 14 other entries to win a modest $4,500.</p> <p>The first four main events of the WSOP in 1971-1974 attracted six, eight, 13, and 16 players, respectively.</p> <p>Of course, that was well before the poker boom. Today, the $1,500 no-limit hold’em events attract nearly 3,000 players in every tournament.</p> <p>However, the rebuy events are not nearly as popular. While the hold’em events still do very well — the two $1,000 rebuy events attracted 879 and 766 entrants this year — the three other rebuy events did not garner massive fields.</p> <p>Flack’s pot-limit Omaha rebuy win was still over an impressive field of 320 players, but the $5,000 pot-limit Omaha rebuy, which was won by Phil Galfond, only attracted 152 players. Mike Matusow won a bracelet this year in the $5,000 deuce-to-seven lowball rebuy with just 85 players in the field.</p> <p>The smallest non-rebuy field in 2008 was 148 players in the $50,000 World Championship H.O.R.S.E. event. There are no plans to scrap the televised tournament.</p> <p>The only other tournament that attracted fewer than 200 players was the $10,000 World Championship mixed event. Anthony Rivera beat out 191 other players to take the bracelet.</p> <p>Many pros are hesitant to see rebuys go, including Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi.</p> <p>When first told that there might not be any rebuys in 2009, Mizrachi quipped, “That’s good. It’ll probably save me a lot of money.”</p> <p>The Grinder acknowledges that they are a little unfair to players with less cash, but said he still hopes the tournaments remain.</p> <p>The World Series has seen a number of notable changes in the past few years. This year, the poker community was rocked when Harrah’s announced that it would delay the playing of the final table for more than four months. In 2007, World Series of Poker Europe launched in London with three bracelet events. In 2006, the $50,000-to-enter H.O.R.S.E. tournament debuted and has remained ever since.</p> <p>Palansky said that the tournament organizers are also discussing implementing brand-new tournaments in 2009, including a winner-take-all tourney. As for the highly debated final table delay for the main event, he said it was “likely” to stay. </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/364#post-1163 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:56:14 +0000 DEDEWSOP 1163@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>Poker Players Alliance Spreading Word Through Ad Campaign<br /> BY: BOB PAJICH | <a href="mailto:bob.pajich@cardplayer.com">bob.pajich@cardplayer.com</a><br /> PUBLISHED: Tuesday Dec 09, 2008 02:51 PM</p> <p>Advertisements Will Appear in Three Publications in Washington, D.C.<br /> The Poker Players Alliance is launching an ad campaign directed at those who work on Capitol Hill to encourage federal online poker regulation.</p> <p>This week, ads will appear in the three Capitol Hill publications Roll Call, The Politico, and The Hill urging readers to look at online poker regulation as a solution to the problems that were brought up during a recent 60 Minutes broadcast.</p> <p>The text of the ad pictured at right reads:</p> <p>In a story last week about online poker, The Washington Post debated the merits of Prohibition vs. Regulation. That’s an easy one. Sensible federal regulation is the only way to protect the millions of Americans who play Internet poker every day. </p> <p>We can’t guarantee every online company will play by the rules. But we’re certain good laws will deter and punish those that don’t. For too long, the federal government has abdicated this responsibility. It wrongly believes censoring the Internet and prohibition will work. This does nothing to protect consumers. What it does is limit our personal freedoms and drives players underground or overseas. Worse, billions of dollars that could be raised from regulation are lost. And in this economy, every nickel counts.</p> <p>Fortunately, Congress is working to pass legislation that will punish bad actors, guard against player fraud, protect children, and help problem gamblers.</p> <p>On behalf of our million members, the Poker Players Alliance calls on our Congressional leaders to support these efforts and preserve a national pastime.</p> <p>No matter how you cut the deck, regulation is the answer.</p> <p>Regarding the 60 Minutes story, which told the nation about the cheating scandal that took place on the online poker sites Absolute Poker and UltimateBet, the PPA released this statement featuring PPA Chairman and former Congressman Al D’Amato:</p> <p>The recent cheating scandals underscore the need for U.S. licensing and regulation of online poker to help protect consumers. While even the most highly regulated industries are susceptible to fraud and abuse, regulation does provide assurances that when consumers are harmed they have recourse, and that the offenders will be sanctioned. The continued pursuit of poker prohibition, on the other hand, will only drive this industry underground. As the Washington Post pointed out, prohibition represents a widening disconnect between 21st-century technology and 20th-century laws. </p> <p>Regulation of Internet poker does not equal an expansion of gambling in this country. Like it or not, the phenomenon of internet poker cannot be wished away. The American market has spoken. There is strong demand for Internet poker and no reasonable government can or should stand in the way of adults competing in games of skill on the Internet. To the contrary, the government should step up and exercise regulatory oversight on this multi-billion dollar interstate commerce, and collect the revenue—especially during this country's economic crisis. </p> <p>The federal government cannot continue to abdicate this basic responsibility to the millions of its citizens who choose to play poker on the Internet. The attempt to enforce an outright prohibition of online poker is deeply flawed and unworkable, and it invades upon the personal freedoms of law-abiding adults who wish to engage in a game of skill. And as 60 Minutes and the Washington Post stories reported it also exposes American consumers to the rare, unscrupulous bad apple operator who will take advantage of the lack of a U.S. regulated marketplace. </p> <p>Now more than ever the U.S. Congress needs to step up and enact real public policy as it relates to Internet gaming. We look forward to working with the new Administration and the new Congress to advance sensible regulatory solutions such as those introduced in the 110th Congress by Representatives Barney Frank (H.R. 2046) and Robert Wexler (H.R. 2610) and Senator Robert Menendez (S.3616). </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/356#post-1158 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:52:24 +0000 TheEngineer 1158@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>Guys,</p> <p>There are a lot of regular winners on <a href="http://FTP." rel="nofollow">FTP.</a> I play it a lot there and have done fine, as have many others. Check out 2+2 for more from winning players.</p> <p>Also, both FTP and PS contribute solidly to the IGC which, in turn, donates to PPA. So, they're fighting FOR regulation.</p> <p>The reality is that poker does have a great deal of variability, so it's easy to win one day and lose the next. If it weren't for that, losing players would never come back. If you're not a consistent winning player, I recommend patronizing strategy forums and reading more.</p> <p>Good luck with your games!</p> <p>TE </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/319#post-1154 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:43:28 +0000 mueneeez 1154@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>My team is near the bottom....I cant bear to watch!! </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/349#post-1153 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:28:20 +0000 mueneeez 1153@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>If poker were regulated bad beats would not go away ...but you would hear more success stories, there would be more consistent winners....IMHO</p> <p>we will get there </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/356#post-1152 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:21:40 +0000 mueneeez 1152@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>Thats why we are here...to maintain confidence and integrity in online poker. until we are successful there is limited reason for sites to be transparent and 100% honest. </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/362#post-1150 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:02:28 +0000 mueneeez 1150@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p><a href="http://billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/12/05/news/local/60-pokergames.txt#comments">Billings Gazzette</a><br /> "Tom Oberweiser, district supervisor for the state Gambling Investigations Bureau, said his officers raided a warehouse at 3 a.m. Nov. 9 and seized poker tables and cash. "</p> <p>I spoke with Tom by phone and although he could not speak about specifics of this case due to legal reasons, we did cover the important topics that are relevant. I first asked how law enforcement found out about the Poker game ? Oberweiser said that they had multiple tips, and suggested that they came from legal card room operators. </p> <p>Oberweiser told me that they(the Law) were basically protecting Legal gambling. As far as state and local laws go here in Montana home poker games are fine and may actually enjoy some freedoms that liscensed card rooms dont have such as pot limits of $300 (id like to see that change). Where these poker enthusiast/entrepenures went wrong is that they were basically running a public business. I get the feeling that there may have been a rake and some form of dealer compensation. The game operator(s) allegedly recruited players from legal card rooms to play, and included after hours operation. after hours operation of a card room is legal in two cities in Montana, and both happen to be the college towns of Bozeman and Missoula. </p> <p>There was no sting so to speak...no targeting of poker...by religous fanatics or poker haters...law officials were most likely tipped off by legal card room operators. Fellow poker players dropped the dime, WHY? aside from the obvious, after talking with a few local card room operators it is clear. "They stepped on toes" one anonymous source told me. </p> <p>A card room liscense is about $150 for 1 table in Montana, it is how some people make a living. It is not a monumental undertaking or big burden to comply with the laws and have a legal game. I doubt if they will get jail time but I do hope they learn their lesson. This is clearly not a case of big brother squashing evil gaming or connected mafia poker/gambling eliminating the competition. This is probably some enthusiastic entrepenurial poker players getting ahead of themselves, and being careless. </p> <p>The biggest problem that poker faces is legitamacy. We must embrace transparency and some kind of regulatory influence. sometimes we may disagree with the type of regulation...that is why we are members of PPA, we get involved. Our system may be flawed but we can make a difference. Thumbing your nose at people who follow the rules and run good games and the federal, state and local Law is sheer stupitity....and bad for Poker over all.</p> <p>I am waiting on some calls that hopefully give me some more information....I will post anything I get here. please comment...Id like to know what you think!</p> <p>Mike</p> <p>State Director Montana </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/361#post-1149 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:30:10 +0000 DEDEWSOP 1149@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p><strong></strong></p> <p>Dianna Donofrio, host of WomensPokerYak.net podcast, interviews Michael Phelps, Gold Medalist Winner of the Olympics on his love of Poker. She also invites everyone to participate in a charity Poker event and to report to her the charity and amount raised. These will be highlighted on her December 20th podcast.</p> <p>Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) December 5, 2008 -- Dianna Donofrio, host of WomensPokerYak.net, a podcast show on Yaktivate.com, recently caught up with Michael Phelps, 8-time Gold-Medalist winner of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Phelps was not in his usual milieu but rather involved in a game of poker at the 2nd Annual Caesars Poker Classic. Listeners are invited to hear Phelps as he shares with Donofrio his love of poker and his belief in the future of women in the sporting game of poker. Phelps podcast is now available on <a href="http://www.womenspokeryak.net," rel="nofollow">www.womenspokeryak.net,</a> one of the many channels on Yaktivate.com. </p> <p>Donofrio, brings her expertise and the expertise of her guests to listeners around the world. She conducts interviews with many of the legends of in Poker. These players have traveled the world and compete in the biggest poker tournaments. In addition, Donofrio will participate in the "12 Podcasts of Christmas", a special holiday program found on many of the channels of yaktivate.com. donofrio's special holiday podcast will be on December 20th. She is requesting that players 'around the world' host a Poker Charity Event in their homes or place of business and donate all the monies to their favorite charities. The date of the WORLD WIDE CHARITY push is to be scheduled on December 13th and Donofrio invites everyone to participate. Charity funds raised are to be reported to Donofrio at <a href="http://www.womenspokeryak.collectivex.com" rel="nofollow">www.womenspokeryak.collectivex.com</a> by a December 17th deadline. All the charities and their web address will be listed. The charity receiving the most donations will be the Podcast Star on a special podcast December 20. "Charities are the most hard hit during these economic times and this is one way of giving back," states Donofrio.</p> <p>Donofrio, an executive with DG Holdings Group, SA and recently appointed as the Nevada State Director for the Poker Players Alliance, brings her years of experience and contacts to WomensPokerYak and invites her listeners inside the poker community. PokerPlayersAlliance.org. is an organization developed to reverse the UIGEA legislation that was passed during the Bush administration. Donofrio is well-known in the gaming industry and active in celebrity/charity poker tournaments. </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/360#post-1148 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:12:00 +0000 DEDEWSOP 1148@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>Another way for us to get more members signed up and supporting the PPA. There are tens of thousands of us who additionally play poker in the casinos. When you are at the tables, talk to your friends and ask for their support of the PPA. Give them website to sign up and join. </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/359#post-1147 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:04:47 +0000 DEDEWSOP 1147@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>As a former staffer for a US Senator,in younger days, I do know that the more mail and phone calls we received on a certain issue got the attention of the Senator. The STAFF made sure he was made alerted. For this reason, it is VERY important for all of us to keep calling and writing our Nevada Senators &#38; Congressmen for the continued efforts to legalize ONLINE POKER. Let's show our strength. </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/356#post-1145 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:23:24 +0000 tokerstarj 1145@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>hey lumpy u sound like me...same site same games same problems. i play 18ppl sngs usually win regularly then i go weeks w/o cashin. all the runners and 3 outers drive me to the edge pokerstars rewards the tourist </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/356#post-1141 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:56:01 +0000 LUMPY 1141@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>ive played at pokerstars for 4 years now. always win about 400 yearly;then somehow i lose it all each year. amazing isnt it? ive just finished playin for 4 months, built up another 300-400 dollars,(play $10 sng no limit). i place 1st,2nd,3rd, 40-50% of the time. NOW.... the last 2 days ive played 25 of those $10 sngs.......guess what? ive not placed in top 3 of any of these. not one,nodda,zippo. hows that for a little run of BAD LUCK. what a bunch of bullshit. lou </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/357#post-1140 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:17:18 +0000 tokerstarj 1140@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>i have 4 for u in about ten minutes in a nice sized tourney first was bout 6gs on jokerstars...about 100 ppl left well into the money im about 30th in chips. no.1...16 grand in chips this short stack goes allin for bout 4 grand with ace 3 i call with ace king rvrs a 3. no.2...very next hand same fish goes all in for 8 gs preflop pushing at my aces i call he has j 9 suited flops a 9 turns a 9 down to bout 4 gs he has 16gs.bout right. i fight back up to bout 12 grand no. 3....kings on the button i raise bb pushes about 9 gs i call he has ace 8 flops an ace turns an ace. im crippled very next few hands later small blind puts me all in for my last 4500 i call with ace 5 he has 7 5 off he flops a str8 and rvrs a str8 flush im gone instead of bein top 5 in chips. fkin joke. horrible players rewarded for horrible play. that was in about 10 or 15 mins. pokerstars is the most rigged ass pokersite ever </p> http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/topic/357#post-1139 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 14:24:42 +0000 Blackheartking 1139@http://pokerplayersalliance.org/forums/ <p>I have three for you. The first one, I had pocket tens and my friend had Ace, eight off suit. I went all in and she called. the flop came out Jack, ten, nine giving me a set and her a straight draw, the turn produced an eight, so I was confident the that a queen or seven wouldn't dropped, load &#38; behold a seven came on the river for her straight &#38; that sent sent me overboard. the second one, I had pockets sevens &#38; this person had King, ten off suit, I went all in &#38; she called, she missed the flop &#38; turn but the King came out on the river causing me to go ballistic. Final one, I had Queen, nine off suit and the flop was Jack, ten, eight giving me the straight but there was two diamonds out there and this guy went all in, so I called &#38; he showed me his two diamonds so he missed on the turn but got his diamond on the river and I just became very sick after that. The thought of suicide was dancing in my head but decided not to do it. I'm telling you I can't take another bad beatdown. </p>