OGR for POKER PLAYERS ALLIANCE
What was lobbied
One issue area, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Gaming/Gambling/Casino GAM
H.R.2046, Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007; H.R.2610, Skill Game Protection Act; S.3616, Internet Skill Game Licensing and Control Act of 2008; H.R.2140, Internet Gambling Study Act; H.R.2607, Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2007; H.R.5767, To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from proposing, prescribing, or implementing any regulation under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, and for other purposes; H.R.6501, To amend the Social Security Act to establish a trust fund with proceeds from the taxing of internet gambling to provide opportunities to individuals who are, or were, in foster care and individuals in declining sectors of the economy; H.R.6870, Payments System Protection Act of 2008; Issues related to online poker.
Foreign entity interest: Interactive Gaming Council, an affiliated organization, has interests related to online poker and would benefit from success on the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JAMES JAY BAKER | — |
| WAYNE BERMAN | — |
| CHRIS GIBLIN | — |
| JOHN GREEN New | Dep Chief of Staff/ Leg Aide, Sen Trent Lott |
| STEWART HALL | — |
| THOMAS ROBERT HEBERT | — |
| W CHRISTOPHER LAMOND | — |
| ANDREW ROSENBERG | — |
| GORDON TAYLOR | — |
| ELENA TOMPKINS | — |
| JAMES WILLIAMS | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.