The World Series of Poker was the first major institution to support poker players so it makes sense that attendees will find a booth announcing the benefits of membership in the Poker Players Alliance. The PPA is a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting poker players’ rights across the US, with the motto “If you play, have a say,” referring to participation in poker politics. The booth is right outside the doors of the poker room at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, where thousands of poker players will see it over the next month and a half.

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In Muncie, Indiana, the police stopped by the Bypass Bar and Grill Thursday night to check out a Texas Holdem tournament but, despite some anxiety, no arrests, warnings, or citations occurred. A sergeant said they responded to a complaint that was issued about the tournament, but after they checked it out it was determined that the complaint was not valid, it wasn’t even a gaming issue. The tourney was for fun, not for profit, and the 100 people playing at the bar were not in any violation of the law.

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