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Code Of Ethics For Poker Players
World Poker Association updates a practical code for
poker tournament players
The growing membership of the World Poker Association, founded
two years ago by poker professional and successful businessman Jesse
Jones has a practical Code of Ethics to guide them in standards
and behaviour in tournament play following the publication of the
Code last week.
The code has five chapters covering everything from personal conduct
to fair and professional play, and acceptance along with a personal
oath is compulsory for members of the Association, who include many
of international poker's top playing professionals and amateur contestants.
The code deals with general provisions against issues such as collusion,
lack of professionalism and courtesy, and relationships between
players, dealers and managements. The objective is to enhance professional
conduct and respect for the game.
The non-profit Association is registered in Nevada and boasts a
growing membership of almost 1 400. It was set up to provide unity
through an organisation designed to influence the future outcome
of tournament poker, representing the views of players individually
and as a group, and speaking with one voice.
In addition to Jones, the board of directors includes influential
American legal, business and government affairs consultant Wendeen
Eolis, 2005 World Series of Poker champ Joe Hachem, editor and author
Lou Krieger, top European player Marcel Luske and Paul Wasicka,
runner-up in the 2006 World Series of Poker main event and winner
of the 2007 NBC National Heads-Up Championship
The full code of ethics can be studied at http://www.wpapoker.org/membership/codeofethics.php
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