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Tuesday 28th March 2006

World Poker Association Aims To Unite Poker World

Considering the explosion in poker�s popularity in recent years, it�s only right and proper that the game has a regulatory body to ensure everybody, from individual players to tournament organisers, play fair. Hence the coming of the World Poker Association, described somewhat bombastically as the �PGA of poker� by founder Jesse Jones.

The overall aim of the not-for-profit organisation is straight forward: unite for-profit poker organisations under one banner and enforce uniform standards. Of course, that�s easier said than done, but already they�ve got some big names on board, including Barry Greenstein, Kenna James and tournament director Matt Savage. They�ve even got some vocal backing from last year�s WSOP champ Joe Hachem, who has described the WPA as, ��one of the most important steps in lifting our game to a truly professional status.� Anyone can join and anyone who plays even semi-seriously is being urged to do so.

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