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Poker Players Alliance launches "Tweet for Poker" campaign
- By News Updates
- Published 11/20/2009
- Poker , News , Gambling Law and Legislation
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The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has launched a new campaign in pro of the legalization of online poker called "Tweet for Poker" and that allows poker players from all over the United States to contact their respective Congress and Senate representatives and ask them to support a two legislation bills introduced by Rep. Barney Frank and Senator Robert Menendez and that will finally regulate online poker in the U.S.
"Poker players are online, they're active, and they're weighing in on the policy battles that impact their right to play. Tweet for poker is PPA's most instant and dynamic tool for our members to directly contact their legislators in a way that engages the public in the debate. We're proud of the instant success, and look forward to hearing what our elected officials think of the legislation and this new advocacy program." said PPA Executive Director John Pappas.
PPA's Tweet for Poker site allows users to target their Congress' members through a unique platform that matches their account with their respective official. Senators are asked to support legislation introduced by Senator Robert Menendez - S.1597, while House members are asked to support H.R. 2267 introduced by Chairman Barney Frank. Supporters simply enter the information – zip code for Senate, mailing address for House - and PPA redirects them to their Twitter account with their legislator's information and a pre-filled message . Users can also check who has contacted their member of Congress and their respective location.
For more information on Tweet for Poker, please visit TweetforPoker.com.
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