poker826
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« on: April 03, 2006, 10:49:08 PM » |
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On Monday, March 27 at 1pm EST Jesse Jones hosted an online press conference announcing the World Poker Association. The World Poker Association (WPA) www.wpapoker.com looks to take its rightful place alongside internationally recognized sporting organizations like the NFL, MLB, FIFA and the PGA as the prevailing body of tournament poker. Join Jesse Jones, founder of the WPA during this online press conference as he discusses the launch of what will prove to be the most formidable organization in the world of tournament poker and how the WPA will elevate the sport to benefit the poker industry. You can request a copy of the transcript from the press conference by emailing media@wpapoker.com |
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Karabiner
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« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2006, 10:59:32 PM » |
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"Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated. It satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is at the same time maddening and rewarding and it is without a doubt the greatest game that mankind has ever invented." - Arnold Palmer aka The King.
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AdamM
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« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2006, 10:47:49 AM » |
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$50? a bit steep. why not go for $5 and try and get millions of players to register. non-profit? hard to see how at $50 per member
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The Truth
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« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2006, 11:24:44 AM » |
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$50? a bit steep. why not go for $5 and try and get millions of players to register. non-profit? hard to see how at $50 per member
You are having a laugh aren't you Adam? It will cost in excess of $5 to process each membership application, let alone legal fees, website admin, office rental etc. etc.. If the body is to achieve anything it needs to be properly resourced. Resources cost money. With P4C gold membership at £25 / annum we actually only make about £8 / Annum after postage costs etc. I personally think $50 / annum is excellent value and I am signing up today! |
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ACE2M
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« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2006, 11:42:14 AM » |
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I think it is a good idea although i think the description of poker as a 'sport' is laughable.
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The Truth
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« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2006, 11:45:14 AM » |
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I think it is a good idea although i think the description of poker as a 'sport' is laughable.
I know what you mean, it is something I struggle with, but I guess it depends what your defenition of 'sport' is. Always considered darts and snooker as 'games' but they are widely considered sports. |
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AndrewT
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« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2006, 11:57:01 AM » |
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Someone once said that the difference between a game and a sport is that any activity that you can play at a professional level whilst wearing a wristwatch is a game, not a sport.
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ACE2M
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« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2006, 11:58:13 AM » |
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Someone once said that the difference between a game and a sport is that any activity that you can play at a professional level whilst wearing a wristwatch is a game, not a sport.
Athletics scupper that statement i think, although i do get the point. |
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AndrewT
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« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2006, 12:00:00 PM » |
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Someone once said that the difference between a game and a sport is that any activity that you can play at a professional level whilst wearing a wristwatch is a game, not a sport.
Athletics scupper that statement i think, although i do get the point. I think the main point of the guy who said it was that he didn't like golf... |
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12barblues
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« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2006, 12:46:41 PM » |
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Who is Jesse Jones?
I see online sites can sign up for a mere $100k. Get the petty cash tin out TK. Or is there enough in the bad beat tin?
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If life is a game of cards, somebody is cheating.
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dik9
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« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2006, 02:36:56 PM » |
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How much influence, can this body have over casino's in the uk when the casino's don't/won't listen to players or staff? It is still the Gaming Commission that superseeds any other governing body as casino's have to listen to what they say to protect their licence. Can the WPA lobby the commission? If so I am definately signing up  |
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Ironside
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« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2006, 03:19:34 PM » |
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sorry not had chance to examine the site but why will players PAY to join a governing body if they can still play online and off without it
the only way i can see this workig is if the wsop,wpt,ept etc all sign up saying you can only play our events if you carry the card
and i cant see any way an online site would PAY to join
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I am the master of my fate
I am the captain of my soul.
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Wardonkey
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« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2006, 03:29:34 PM » |
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Who is Jesse Jones?
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Who is Jesse Jones? Does he know Jesse James? |
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« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2006, 04:11:10 PM » |
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Who is Jesse Jones?
Who is Jesse Jones? Does he know Jesse James? Or Jesse May? |
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Ironside
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« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2006, 04:15:15 PM » |
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Who is Jesse Jones?
Who is Jesse Jones? Does he know Jesse James? Who is Jesse Jones?
Who is Jesse Jones? Does he know Jesse James? |
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