PPA State Blog: Washington

04/11/08

Judge Roberts issued her ruling on my discovery dispute with the state (click here to read). The judge agreed with me about 99%, the state about 1%. In layman’s terms, it was a rout.

There is just one item left to fight over. Otherwise, it looks extremely likely that I will get my day in court. Due to a change in court scheduling, my hearing date has been moved back to May 15. That date appears to be set in stone, so Seattle area poker players should mark their calendars.

Lee Rousso

02/27/08

I’ve filed my brief on the merits of my constitutional challenge, which is scheduled for April 25, 2008. I’m not required to file this far in advance, but I want to keep the State from asking for a continuance.

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02/21/08

I have obtained a hearing date of April 25 at 11:00 a.m., Kent courthouse, for my constitutional challenge to Washington’s law governing internet gambling. I will be filing my brief on or before March 28 and will provide a copy to post on the PPA website.

I hope Washington state poker players will come to the hearing and show their support.

Lee Rousso

01/18/08

Let me give you another litigation update. The wheels of justice grind slowly, but I am feeling pretty good about the case. I think I will get it heard on the merits within a few months. Here’s the update:

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