The Poker Players Alliance

Written by Nigel

I am sure you have heard of this group – they are on our side!  In the past months, they have been actively fighting for the rights of poker players, in the light of the internet gambling ban in the U.S.  Just to give you more ideas on what they are doing:

“The major lobbying force for the online poker world, several major milestones have been reached. First, the PPA surpassed the half million member total and is rapidly approaching 550,000. The free memberships along with the addition of former three-time Republican Senator Alfonse D’Amato (pictured) to its ranks have spurred tremendous growth and visibility. Now, John Pappas, a former executive with Dittus Communications, was brought on board to spearhead the government relations efforts of the PPA. The unique expertise that he brings to the organization is a testament to the proactive nature of online poker’s leading political voice.”

Some specific activities are geared towards the betterment of the poker world:

“They include Write Your Congressman Day, a grassroots campaign to show online poker players’ discontent with the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act. As a direct result of this campaign, 5,000 e-mails were sent to Congressmen nationwide on a single day last May. Several months later, when the Senate was to debate the same measure, Pappas was once again on the move, coordinating the Phone March on Washington on September 12. His success in these two movements combined with his vast public relations experience means the PPA has added another key piece to the puzzle.”

If we are about to experience some change, I am sure the PPA will be part of it.  Interested in joining them?  Just visit their website.