Poker Tweets of the Week: July 25, 2009
The poker world was mostly buzzing about National Poker Week this week. Put on by the Poker Players Alliance, the organization and some of its top members headed to Washington D.C. to bring the issue of poker players' right to the spotlight.
Among those joining the fight were Andy Bloch, Annie Duke and Howard Lederer. Here are some of the top tweets about National Poker Week.
1) Andy Bloch
- Andy_Bloch: Let's get this poker legislation passed before we become like Russia! http://www.moscowtimes.ru/a...
- Andy_Bloch: Thanks a lot for all the support & RTs. National Poker Week went well & the outlook good, but we need to keep up the pressure.
- Andy_Bloch: I lucked out today with an 11:30 start. I'll meet with 3 members of the House from CT (Himes, Courtney & Delauro) and Titus from NV
- Andy_Bloch: Finished my last meeting of the trip, with my own member of Congress, Dina Titus of NV. Now heading to a fundraising poker event
2) Poker Players Alliance
- ppapoker: Andy Bloch and PPA board Member Rich Mumy Supporting the USO during National Poker Week. [pic] http://ff.im/-5xxaC
- ppapoker: Read Greg Raymer's online chat with the Washington Post about National Poker Week #poker http://tinyurl.com/mggxbo
- ppapoker: Thx to @RealAnnieDuke Greg Raymer @andy_bloch @howardlederer @TheEngineer2008 for Standing Up for the Game during www.NationalPokerWeek.com
3) Annie Duke
- RealAnnieDuke: About to go in for my first meeting of the day with Representative Jim McGovern from Massachussetts. Hes a big friend of poker.
- RealAnnieDuke: I went for like 15 rebuys between me and rebuying the vets at the table. I think @HowardHLederer rebought more than me though.
- RealAnnieDuke: Just finished a tour if The East Wing of The White House. Now heading over to The Hill for more lobbying. First meeting Congressman Rehberg.
- RealAnnieDuke: Meeting with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and her staffers went well. Next up Rep. Neal from Massachussets.
- RealAnnieDuke: Last meeting Rep Pingree from ME. Then doing a Dome Tour. Thanks Rep Heller! Kids are so excited for that. I am worried about the heights.
4) Howard Lederer
- howardhlederer: Just arrived in DC for National Poker Week. Wow, Reagan National is small and in serious need of some renovation.
- howardhlederer: On my way to meet one our biggest supporters, Shelley Berkley from Las Vegas. One the sharpest people in Washington.
The Engineer 2008
- TheEngineer2008: We're at the Hart Senate Bldg to tell Sen. Bunning to respect Internet freedom & #poker rights! http://twitpic.com/b3yjh
- TheEngineer2008: Montel Williams, PPA Dir. J. Pappas & PPA's Skallagrim at the PPA USO #poker tourney: http://twitpic.com/b6rh9 #nation
- TheEngineer2008: Check out #poker pro & PPA Board Member Greg Raymer's Wash. Post online chat: http://is.gd/1HLuE #nation
- TheEngineer2008: Greg Raymer & met with Sen. McConnell's staff to advocate for #poker rights, then I met with Rep. Yarmuth of KY. #nation