The era of poker is upon us and it is time to harness our community's power to make a difference in our world and in the world around us. In an effort to enrich the lives of both poker players and non-poker players across the globe, PokerListings.com has launched a new, long term charitable initiative in support of nonprofit organizations dedicated to bettering the lives of people everywhere.

PokerListings.com Wants to Make a Difference

The poker boom took everyone by surprise and during these first hectic years there has been little or no time to contemplate what's happened and how it has affected the poker community and the world at large. A now global phenomenon, online poker is a bourgeoning industry with extensive resources, wealth, and potential, and the opportunity has arisen to explore other goals important to today's online poker firms.

As the world's best poker guide, we here at PokerListings.com have achieved great success over the last number of years and feel the time has come to fulfill our responsibilities as a valued member of society. It is our duty as an industry leader to set an example by addressing concerns and facilitating awareness about the issues that plague our community and world.

For these reasons, PokerListings.com has established a charitable branch. Efforts will be focused on giving back to the community that helped us rise to the top of our field; making a difference in the lives of those who suffer unjust hardship and inequalities; and correcting the widespread perception that online poker is an industry that only takes, and never gives.

PokerListings.com Charity Beneficiaries

Within the Gambling Community

Naturally, we will contribute to those organizations and foundations dedicated to enforcing and creating standards of responsible gambling in our industry and also to those groups that assist individuals with gambling-related problems.

Online poker is a lucrative profession for a few, an enjoyable hobby for many, and, unfortunately, a real problem for some. Both economic and personal difficulties can result when a casual gambling hobby spins out of control.

Many nonprofit organizations exist to assist problem gamblers with their addictions but often lack sufficient funds to treat clients. As such, PokerListings.com is pledging to assist these organizations in generating the necessary funds to provide those in need with the rehabilitation they are entitled too.

The World at Large

PokerListings.com's commitment to philanthropy is not limited to organizations within the gambling community. We are dedicated to other causes, regardless of if they are represented by larger, more established organizations or by smaller, lesser-known groups. No cause or organization is more or less important than another.

Nominate Your Organization

PokerListings.com is interested in supporting any suitable cause provided it is run by professional and reliable people. If you operate, work with, or are aware of any such charitable organization, please "Plant an Idea" with us today by filling out the contact details of the organization in the "Suggest a Charity" box, and one of our nonprofit associates will review your application. Hopefully, this will be the start of a successful and mutually rewarding partnership!

Online poker and gambling is often associated with greed and foul play. Poker companies are viewed as ruthless profit machines with no interest in their customers aside from the money they symbolize. PokerListings.com is all too aware of this perception and is determined to help change it to reflect other goals important to today's online poker firms.

The poker boom took everyone by surprise

And during these first hectic years there has been little or no time to contemplate what's really happened and how it has affected the poker community at large. Undeniably, these have been good times for us here at PokerListings.com and we take great pride in being the best online poker guide in the world. But now we want to give back to the community that has helped us to achieve such great success, and to fulfil our responsibilities as a valued member of society. For these reasons, PokerListings.com is launching a new initiative in support of various charity organizations and projects throughout the world.

Naturally, we will contribute to those non-profit organizations dedicated to enforcing and creating standards of responsible gambling in our industry and also to those groups that assist individuals with gambling-related problems.

Online poker is a lucrative profession for a few

An enjoyable hobby for many, and, unfortunately, a real problem for some. Both economic and personal difficulties can result when a casual gambling hobby spins out of control. Many non-profit organizations exist to assist problem gamblers with their addictions but often lack sufficient funds to treat clients. As such, PokerListings.com is pledging to assist these aid organizations in generating the necessary funds to provide those in need with the rehabilitation they are entitled too.

However, PokerListings.com's commitment to philanthropy is not limited to organizations within the gambling community. We are dedicated to other causes, regardless of if they are represented by larger, more established organizations or by smaller, lesser-known groups. No cause or organization is more or less important than another. PokerListings.com is interested in supporting any suitable cause provided it is run by professional and reliable people.

If you operate, work with, or are aware of any such charitable organization, please fill out the attached contact sheet. Hopefully, that will be the start of a successful and mutually rewarding partnership.

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