Get Involved!! (Contest!!!)

UPDATE!! UPDATE!!

Everybody seems to be confused on this so let me be clear:

This is not just a U.S. promo. Read under the heading "What if I am not a U.S. Citizen?" below. Also, if you don't post your photos in the http://www.pokerowned.com/forums/f2/...html#post45272, it will not count as an entry.

Remember you have until July 4th at 11:59PM CT to get this done! Don't ignore your chance for 250 points!

END OF UPDATE

Afternoon everyone!

It's been a while since I have had a contest so I figured, why not now??

There is new poker legislation that is currently under congressional review. You can read more about this by Googling: Joe Barton, Poker, Legislation, H.R. 2366, or anything similar. Also check out the PPA (Poker Players Alliance) here: Poker Players Alliance

I think, as an American citizen, we have an obligation to act when there is something like this that is near and dear to our own personal interest. This responsibility is a cornerstone of our democracy and one that makes the United States one of the greatest countries on earth (no offense to my non-U.S. friends :)). The fact of the matter is that most people don't have this same patriotic zeal so...

CONTEST TIME!!

How to enter?

1) Click on this link: PPA: Action Center to send an e-mail to your local representatives saying that you want online poker in the U.S. It is easy, the e-mail is already completed (you can edit it if you wish) and you just need your contact info to ensure delivery to the correct representatives.

2) Take a screenshot of the page that shows you sent the e-mail. Make sure you remove any personal information that you don't want us to see! It should look something like this:
http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/v...SentforPPA.jpg

3) Post your photos to this thread: http://www.pokerowned.com/forums/f2/...html#post45272

What if I am not a U.S. Citizen?

You can still help those of us in the U.S. (and enter the contest) by doing the following:

1) Start a thread at another online poker forum.

2) In this thread, identify a call to action for those in the U.S. to get involved and send e-mails to their representatives. If you would like an idea or would like to see a similar thread look here: http://www.pokerowned.com/forums/f27...tion-4852.html

3) Take a screenshot of this thread and post it to this forum. Make sure you remove any personal information that you don't want us to see! Post your photos here: http://www.pokerowned.com/forums/f2/...html#post45272

What is the contest deadline??

The deadline for final submissions is Monday July 4th (good timing right?) at 11:59 PM Central Time. Winners will be chosen and prizes awarded sometime within that week.

What can I win??

Glad you asked!! Every valid entry that you submit counts as one (1) entry to a final prize pool. At the end of the contest I will randomly select 3 entries and they will each win...

250 POINTS!

More importantly, you will help further a drive to get our country to legalize online poker. This is a prize that we can all win.

Rules:

Only one (1) entry per person, multiple attempted entries will be deleted and may lead to disqualification from the contest. For alternative entry method (Online forum thread creating), only the first unique entry will be accepted. Multiple threads created on the same site make PokerOwned look like a bunch of spammers and may end in your disqualification from the contest. This is a contest that is not sponsored by PokerOwned.com but is simply my own personal interest (that Zab sometimes indulges me on :)). Do not bug any of the moderators or Zab if you have questions as they are busy doing their own stuff, I'm sure. Send me a PM or post your questions here. You must post your entries on the separate photo thread. This is my contest so if I choose to disqualify you for any other reason other than the ones listed, that is my purgative. If you know me, I'm not a mean person :) Just follow the rules!

Get involved, post your photos (either of completed e-mails or other online threads started), and help U.S. citizens get back to the digital felt (legally anyways)!

Thanks,

gefishy

p.s. if you have any questions, post them below or send me a PM. Again: Do not post your photos here as they will not count as a contest entry. Post your entries here: http://www.pokerowned.com/forums/f2/...html#post45272

wow! very good idea I am from the U.S. and hope to play at any site I choose, eventually...I'm down with this..I'm in..plz every1 not from the U.S/ we also need ur support to..... nice contest!!!!

get fishy i sent the letter where is my points bud

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Originally Posted by poowoo12

get fishy i sent the letter where is my points bud

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Read the rules: You need to put a screenshot of the page you see after you submit the e-mail. You must post the screenshot on this thread: http://www.pokerowned.com/forums/f2/...html#post45272

I have yet to see any photo submissions.

Also, this is a contest where you could win 250 points. If you win, you will be notified (probably via this thread) and you will get instructions on how to get your points (probably marketplace). Winners will be notified after July 4th (contest deadline) and points will be distributed later that week.

Read the thread before asking questions please! :)

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Originally Posted by poowoo12

get fishy

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Also, my name is "gefishy". It is literally the first thing you would have read at the top of the thread (as I am the original poster), it is how I signed the thread, AND it is located (with the correct spelling, no spaces) at the left side of this response. Not to be a jerk, just trying to make sure others don't make the same mistake on this thread...

Have a great day! :)

lol ok thanx buddy

to much work for me ... rather spend half an hour doing surveys for 250 points . good contest for broke people though ;) lol

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Originally Posted by RcktWrangler

to much work for me ... rather spend half an hour doing surveys for 250 points . good contest for broke people though ;) lol

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It took me 5 minutes to do this. If you need proof of how little time it takes to do this, I guess I can do a YouTube video but... 3 steps!! Watching a video worth 7 points takes more time than it takes to complete this. Posting a screenshot requires a PhotoBucket (or similar) account, which is free, but that is the most difficult step.

More importantly than any number of points is that this bill would legalize online poker in the U.S.

There is no survey that can give you that.

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Originally Posted by poowoo12

lol ok thanx buddy

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Always happy to help :)

i think this isnt cool since im not from usa

sounds like a nice contest to get involve in, i will send my letter to the ppa this weekend...

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Originally Posted by poowoo12

i think this isnt cool since im not from usa

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Again, read the thread:

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Originally Posted by gefishy

What if I am not a U.S. Citizen?

You can still help those of us in the U.S. (and enter the contest) by doing the following:

1) Start a thread at another online poker forum.

2) In this thread, identify a call to action for those in the U.S. to get involved and send e-mails to their representatives. If you would like an idea or would like to see a similar thread look here: http://www.pokerowned.com/forums/f27...tion-4852.html

3) Take a screenshot of this thread and post it to this forum. Make sure you remove any personal information that you don't want us to see! Post your photos here: http://www.pokerowned.com/forums/f2/...html#post45272

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Also, didn't you just say you sent the letter??

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Originally Posted by poowoo12

get fishy i sent the letter where is my points bud

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Originally Posted by gametime74

sounds like a nice contest to get involve in, i will send my letter to the ppa this weekend...

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Thanks! As of right now, only one person has actually entered. That person has a sincere possibility of winning all 750 points to himself...

Just sayin'.

Edit: threads deleted.

Bah.... All American players would rather not have these special promos just for us, and be able to play on any online poker site. Some people complain about how Hero has a special freeroll just for US and Canada. Come on... quit complaining and be happy you're not in our position. I'd trade you places any day if you still want to complain.

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Originally Posted by eqgh5uea

A bunch of pictures...

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Thanks for doing all that but read the rules:

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Originally Posted by gefishy

Rules:

Only one (1) entry per person, multiple attempted entries will be deleted and may lead to disqualification from the contest.

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and...

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Originally Posted by gefishy

Post your entries here: http://www.pokerowned.com/forums/f2/...html#post45272

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Once you do that, I will count 1 of your entries. Again, thanks for trying though! Just post it in the right place (1 entry please) and you are entered!

k, ill delete the threads from all but 1 forum thanks for not ?disqualifying me?

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Originally Posted by eqgh5uea

k, ill delete the threads from all but 1 forum thanks for not ?disqualifying me?

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Not a problem, we all make mistakes. :) You don't have to delete them from the forums, just know that only one of them counts for the contest. I am all about spreadinig the word :)

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Originally Posted by gefishy

Not a problem, we all make mistakes. :) You don't have to delete them from the forums, just know that only one of them counts for the contest. I am all about spreadinig the word :)

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http://www.popartuk.com/g/l/lgmp0163...ini-poster.jpg

is this contest for US only?

Nope, there is an alternative entry option for non-U.S. Just read through the post :)

ivle al ready sighne d that fishy,, can i do again tho???:):) i did last year i think

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Originally Posted by rrickir

ivle al ready sighne d that fishy,, can i do again tho???:):) i did last year i think

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This is actually new legislation that just came through about a week ago. In fact, this is about as new as it can get so, go ahead and fill it out and whether you did it previously or not, I'll still accept it. :)

nice idea. I'll try to get it done tomorrow. Thanks for the chance.

Hate the Government

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Originally Posted by trubton444

Hate the Government

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Thanks for doing that but if you could post this in the appropriate thread that would be great. As of right now, this does not count as an entry until it is in the correct thread.

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Originally Posted by gefishy

3) Post your photos to this thread: http://www.pokerowned.com/forums/f2/...html#post45272

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Good idea on the contest fishy. I hope everyone will respond and participate in it. I think it is a great way to show our support for online poker .

good idea!!! well worth a shot and for all to get a chance tow in urself 250 pts....glad to see some1 making effortS!!! very very good deal fishy!!!! gl to all and i hope this turns out better than expected!!!

[IMG]C:\Documents and Settings\Menzel\My Documents\My Pictures[/IMG]

Hmmm image wont show what do i do?

Hmm ill try my photo bucket copy then

PHOTO DELETED by: gefishy. Reason: Post photos in the contest entry thread:http://www.pokerowned.com/forums/f2/...html#post45272

This is a good contest for US members gefishy.

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Originally Posted by don7238

This is a good contest for US members gefishy.

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Great for non-U.S. too:

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Originally Posted by gefishy

What if I am not a U.S. Citizen?

You can still help those of us in the U.S. (and enter the contest) by doing the following:

1) Start a thread at another online poker forum.

2) In this thread, identify a call to action for those in the U.S. to get involved and send e-mails to their representatives. If you would like an idea or would like to see a similar thread look here: http://www.pokerowned.com/forums/f27...tion-4852.html

3) Take a screenshot of this thread and post it to this forum. Make sure you remove any personal information that you don't want us to see! Post your photos here: http://www.pokerowned.com/forums/f2/...html#post45272

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the American who does not do what???
PPA: Action Center

good contest, i might give it a shot later today if i have time

I can not help anyone?

just did it.when do i get the points?

i sent you a private message gefishy, i have been trying to post the screen shot but cant for some reason.. saved it to my desktop so let me know what i should do so i can get these 250 points... if anyone else knows what i should do, please feel free to help me out.. .thanks a lot

PPA: Action Center

GEFISHY,
I figured it out!
here goes the link. thanks a lot. when can i get the points?

-pikeboy412

I also did not allow safe because I'm Hungarian

Here are the winners for this contest:

abwil2
eberetta1
eqgh5uea

You guys should have a message in your PM telling you how to get your points, to everybody else... thanks for playing!

Watch closely, I have a couple more contests in mind coming soon...