Hi there

Sure, my Poker Weblogs rating is sinking like a stone, but hey, I've been busy. Work is crazy, but I have managed to squeeze in some poker in the last 20 days. Another 10 place finish in our league event for November. Another points pick up, but I want wins! I also sat in a game at Irish Jim's and got 2nd, plus busted early in a tournament with my buddy Joe G. I should have fared better, but made some ill-timed plays (which I will not get into). Suffice to say, my busting out was completely my doing.

We are less than 60 days away from swearing in a new President in this country, and in the time the current guy has left, apparently there is a dust-up in the poker legal fight. This from the Poker Players Alliance (you can clik the link on the right hand side of this blog if you want to know more about them):

The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was resuscitated last week in a last ditch effort by the Bush administration to implement this flawed law before he leaves office in January. President Bush pushed through “midnight” regulations that require UIGEA to go into effect on January 19, 2009, one day before President-elect Barak Obama is sworn in to office.

One way that PPA members can help effect change this coming year is by going to President-elect Barak Obama’s transition website (http://change.gov/page/s/contact) and submitting comments on the importance of undoing the UIGEA when he takes office and why he should seek to license and regulate Internet poker.

Please tell Mr. Obama:
-That you’re a proud poker player, a voter and want your rights protected.
-To repeal UIGEA because prohibitions do not work, especially ones that put undue burden on the financial sector by deputizing banks to subvert the rights of adult Americans.
-That the best way to protect children and families from any perceived harm from Internet Poker is by licensing and strict regulation; it will also generate billions in federal and state revenue.
-That poker is a game of skill and not a game of chance, and as such should be protected.

Anyway, I likely won't be at the table anytime soon, as work has me travelling quite a bit over the next few weeks. Next up is the league event for December, so hopefully, the time away from the table will provide me a nice break, and I will come back refreshed and ready to play.

Good luck and good cards,
~M