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Poker Players Alliance Pleased with Conditional Approval of New JerseyInternet Poker Legislation

Washington, D.C. (February 7, 2013) – The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, commended New

Jersey Governor Chris Christie for his decision to establish New Jersey as a leader in online

gaming. Governor Christie expressed his support for online gambling legislation, AB 2578, butthrough a conditional veto outlined a series of amendments the legislature will need to approve

 before the bill can become law.

“Today, Governor Christie took a critical step toward re-building New Jersey’s economy and

establishing strong standards so that Internet gaming will be enjoyed responsibly,” said JohnPappas, executive director of the PPA. “While the New Jersey legislature has some work to do

 before this bill becomes law, we believe this is a victory for New Jersey residents who reachedout to the Governor in droves expressing support for this bill. Now, New Jersey is well

 positioned to serve as a leader in the innovative Internet gambling market and can pave the way

for other states to adapt similar structures moving forward. We urge the legislature to act swiftlyto pass this important legislation.”

Atlantic City, which has long been known as the east coast hub for gambling and entertainment,has steadily been declining in the face of fierce competition from neighboring states. Just

recently, the state’s annual casino revenue was surpassed by Pennsylvania. Under this bill, the

regulated online gambling market in New Jersey is expected to add $210 million and $250million in gross revenue for the state and up to 1,900 jobs for New Jersey residents.

 

“The Governor’s decision today is a testament to the thousands of New Jersey residents who

wrote, called and tweeted the Governor to urge his support of a safe, fair environment for playersto enjoy the game of poker online,” said PPA’s State Director, Anthony Salerno, a police Captain

who resides in Howell, NJ. “Now, the state of New Jersey is poised to protect residents from

fraudulent non-regulated providers and ensure the underaged and problem gamblers cannotaccess internet gambling websites, while also providing much-needed investment back into

Atlantic City Casinos to breathe life back into our great state.”

 About The Poker Players AllianceThe Poker Players Alliance ( www.theppa.org ; http://twitter.com/ppapoker ;

www.facebook.com/theppa ) is a nonprofit membership organization comprised of over 

1,000,000 online and offline poker players and enthusiasts from around the United States whohave joined together to speak with one voice to promote the game and to protect poker players' 

rights. 

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