Code for Poker Tournament Players Updated By World Poker Association

The membership of the World Poker Association which was founded two years ago by poker professional and successful businessman Jesse Jones has a practical Code of Ethics to guide them in standards and behavior in tournament play following the publication of the Code last week.

The five chapter code covers 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 amateur and professional players.

The objective is to enhance professional conduct and respect for the game. The code covers many aspects including issues such as collusion, lack of professionalism and courtesy, and relationships between players, dealers and management.

The non-profit Association is registered in Nevada and has a growing membership of almost 1,400. It was set up to provide unity through an organization designed to influence the future outcome of tournament poker, and represents the views of players individually and as a group.

The board of directors includes influential American legal, business and government affairs consultant Wendeen Eolis, editor and author Lou Krieger, top European player Marcel Luske, Paul Wasicka, runner-up in the 2006 World Series of Poker main event and the winner of the 2007 NBC National Heads-Up Championship and 2005 World Series of Poker champ Joe Hachem.

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