Taking freedom away is not what America is all about. Poker is an intrinsic part of America’s soul. Poker is an American game. Poker was a vital part of the American frontier. [...]
I love America. And I love to play poker. It is my version of the American dream. I have a simple message to [...]
Categories: Gambling Legislation
I have played a lot of poker in my time, so I know a winning hand when I see one. Giving the American people more freedom, collecting more tax revenue for the government, enhancing regulations to protect children, and bringing more common sense to our legal system looks like a Royal Flush to me.
Annie Duke [...]
Categories: Gambling Legislation
We all think the UIGEA is going to be reversed at some point. It’s just a matter of when. I’m convinced we’re going to see another poker explosion like we saw six years ago. It’ll be second to none.
Mike Sexton – 12/2009 – in PartyPoker’s PokerBlog
Categories: Gambling Legislation
The government’s attempts to outlaw poker are based upon a misconception of its nature and value. It is not ‘just gambling’, and it should not be subject to the same rules and penalties as other gambling games. Instead, the government should allow you to play poker in regulated and taxed places because poker is good [...]
Categories: Gambling Legislation
Tagged: law, Schoonmaker, Sklansky, U.S, virtues
I believe in poker the way I believe in the American Dream. Poker is good for you. It enriches the soul, sharpens the intellect, heals the spirit, and – when played well, nourishes the wallet.
Lou Krieger
Categories: Poker in General
In Europe, there are more very good players, but also a lot of bad players. In the United States, there are a lot more average and good players. I think there are more great players in Europe than America.
Antonio Esfandiari – 02/2009 – In Poker News Daily
Categories: Poker Players
Tagged: bad players, Esfandiari, Europe, good players, U.S