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 minority of [...]
Internet Poker Fans Are Playing Politics at Party Conventions
September 1st, 2008 No Comments
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