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FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE POKER ASSOCIATION The Federation Internationale de Poker Association, FIDPA, is an independent, international, governing body for the poker industry and a leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth. As a respected organization in the poker industry, FIDPA ensures that the industry promotes poker as a competitive and fair game, while operating on a professional level, remaining player-friendly and increasing participation. FIDPA connects the poker industry, organizations, federations, and its players by providing support, information and communication worldwide. As the authors of “The International Poker Rules,” FIDPA provides the industry and its players with the fundamentals and guidelines needed to internationally connect the poker world. With the cooperation from leading industry professionals and players, FIDPA maintains and implements “The International Poker Rules” for use in card rooms and tournaments, for the benefit of new, novice and professional players around the world. FIDPA works hand in hand with The Poker Tournament Directors Association (TDA), Bellagio Hotel and Casino and other leading authorities, to implement “The International Poker Rules” allowing the industry to operate with worldwide consistency. HISTORY OF FIDPA In 2002, as the founding father of the International Poker Federation (IPF), Marcel Luske successfully created and developed a governing body for the European poker world, raising standards and bringing awareness to the sport of poker. With the international growth of poker, Marcel Luske, along with fellow poker pro, Michelle Lau, decided to restructure this European organization to expand his vision worldwide and the former IPF reemerged as FIDPA. FIDPA was established in 2007, by professional poker players, Marcel Luske, Founder and President and Michelle Lau, Co-Founder and CEO. Luske and Lau began FIDPA’s mission with the creation of “The International Poker Rules.” With cooperation from The Poker Tournament Directors Association (TDA), Bob Ciaffone, author of “Robert’s Rules of Poker,” and many other leading authorities and resources from around the world, a standardize set of poker rules were developed. In January 2008, FIDPA introduced “The International Poker Rules” to provide uniformity and guiding principles for use in card rooms worldwide. Today, FIDPA continues to maintain, promote and implement “The International Poker Rules,” by working with The Poker Tournament Directors Association (TDA)and Bellagio Hotel and Casino as well as other leading industry authorities, card rooms and organizers. With permission from The Poker Tournament Directors Association, “The International Poker Rules” incorporates, references, and are compatible with the latest version of the TDA Rules. In July 2008, FIDPA officially announced their partnership with the world famous Bellagio Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the first FIDPA endorsed card room who has fully adopted and implemented "The International Poker Rules." THE FIDPA LOGO The FIDPA logo represents and assures a level of standards, player-friendly practices and fair conditions. As a recognized and trusted symbol, the FIDPA logo repepesents their mission of "Uniting the Queens, Kings and Jacks of the Poker World." FIDPA'S MISSION To promote the sport of poker worldwide. To ensure fairness of the game on every level. To elevate the standards throughout the poker industry. To globally connect the poker world. To establish poker for the enjoyment of everyone. The Federation Internationale de Poker Association, FIDPA, is the recognized leader in promoting and developing the sport of Poker. As poker’s global ambassador, we strive to provide international support as a lateral liaison throughout the poker industry. We seek to elevate the standards of the game and the industry, on a global level, for the benefit of recreational and professional poker players in tournaments, in card rooms and online. Our goal is to represent, preserve and increase the level of fairness and integrity of the sport. FIDPA wrote and maintains “The International Poker Rules,” and along with leading authorities from around the world, we promote and implement the worldwide use of “The International Poker Rules,” as a way to unify the industry and to protect the mutual interest of the game and its players. FIDPA ENDORSEMENT The FIDPA endorsement is an official designation awarded by The Federation Internationale de Poker Association. As a respected official, governing body for the poker industry, The FIDPA endorsement is a recognized and trusted designation that provides quality assurance for players worldwide. This prominent designation demonstrates the ability to operate with a commitment focused on broadening and increasing participation by establishing an international standard, while providing the service, reputation and knowledge, to strengthen and unite the poker industry. FIDPA.COM FIDPA.com will launch in late 2008 and will be a comprehensive, informative website available for the poker industry and its enthusiasts. Intended to be poker’s official global gathering place, FIDPA.COM will provide the essential information about the international poker world and the industry. FIDPA.COM will provide a worldwide tournament calendar, international card room directory, as well as current poker news, educational tools and a realistic view of the poker lifestyle from around the world.
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