Poker History 
Poker Has been in the past as one of those manly ( not so manly anymore) games that has gotten allot of attention in the past few years with the induction of the Internet. With the Internet these has been a swarm of people who come in from all part of the world to connect to play a game of poker. Poker is a sport that has been breaking the networks on all levels. Players form all sorts have became legends within there own peers for there achievements within the game.Television networks have taken advantage of these phenomenon. Poker sites have actually taken over the Internet because of the unregulated. But that is changing through the government of some countries like the US ( United States).
Poker Sites
Many popular poker sites have existed till many where shut down because of the fear of no money to made from the American Market closing in. Today the most prominent sites exist are Poker Stars. Which is a very popular site at the moment. Which gathers in two hundred thousand players a day. Full tilt poker is also one of the competing sites with the group that gets allot of attention as well. The most popular in the mix is carbon poker which has one of the most recommended graphics and game options available.
Regulation / Laws
Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), which is meant to restrict Americans' ability to participate in online gambling, another step in the movement to regulate and tax online poker is set for Wednesday July 21, 2010. Reasons for these laws if passed is to create a barrier from other countries from embezzling money from other places using a poker site as a medium to do so. Other reason is to stop the people who use credit cards from gambling with them.
Poker Alliance
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) is a non-profit membership organization comprised of online and offline poker players. Our membership consists of enthusiasts from around the United States who have joined together to speak with one voice to promote the game and protect the right to play poker in all its forms.The PPA’s mission is to establish favorable laws that provide poker players with a secure, safe and regulated place to play.
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