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HEADLINE: Poker Players Alliance Changing Locations
and Leaders
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The Poker Players Alliance broke the news today that it is both
changing leadership and picking up and moving to Washington, D.C.,
the hub of where all of its efforts are concentrated.
PPA President Michael Bolcerek stepped down in order to stay
with his family in San Francisco, where the organization is currently
based. John Pappas, who has served as vice president of government
affairs for the PPA since May and acted as an outside consultant
before that, became the executive director of the PPA following
Bolcerek's resignation.
“This is the right time for me to step aside as we move
the PPA operations to Washington, D.C.,” said Bolcerek.
“I am happy to have helped the cause of American poker players
and expect to see continued success from the efforts of Senator
[Alfonse] D’Amato and our new executive director, John Pappas.”
Moving the base of operations to Washington, D.C., will likely
produce positive results for the organization, as it will be easier
and faster to orchestrate lobbying efforts from such a centralized
location. The move is especially significant considering that
legislation regarding online
poker that has grown legs recently. The proposals, H.R. 2046
and H.R. 2610, the brainchildren of Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.)
and Rep. Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) are meant to help Internet poker
become a regulated, rather than restricted, industry in the U.S.
“This is an exciting time for the PPA and our members,”
said D'Amato. “The PPA has become an influential force fighting
for the rights of poker
players to enjoy this game of skill. There is wide support and
momentum in the U.S. Congress to enact sensible legislation to
regulate online poker
and provide the necessary safeguards to all players. It is vital
that the PPA centralize its efforts in DC, so we can best serve
the interests of our 660,000-plus members.”
The PPA's current contact information (in San Francisco) is (415)
975-0897, and the organization will formally announce new contact
information when the move to Washington, DC, is complete.
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