U.S. poker players have anted up for another high-stakes game — lobbying. Trying to overturn a 2006 U.S. ban on online poker, gamblers have started a lobbying group, established a political action committee, and promoted their effort to politicians by holding poker tournaments at the Republican and Democratic nominating conventions. “Up until this point, the [...]
Internet Poker Fans Are Playing Politics at Party Conventions
September 1st, 2008 No Comments
Tags: Barney Frank · mccain · partygaming · poker players alliance · PokerPAC · sportingbet
