Washington, D.C.(July 11, 2006) — Michael Bolcerek, president of the Poker Players Alliance, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would prohibit Americans from playing poker on the Internet.
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Washington D.C.(June 12, 2006) – The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), a grassroots organization of 27,000 American poker players, today announced that it is working with a leading online poker forum,PocketFives.com, to send thousands of messages to Congress prior to a vote the would ban online poker.
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Washington D.C.(May 25, 2006) – The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), a grassroots organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the game, today voiced its opposition to two bills being considered by the House Judiciary Committee which would strip Americans from their ability to enjoy poker on the Internet.   The PPA also reaffirmed its support for legislation introduced yesterday, H.R. 5474, calling for a first of its kind congressional study of internet gambling.
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Washington D.C.(May 24, 2006) – The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), a grassroots organization of 25,000 American poker players, today voiced its strong support for bi-partisan legislation that would establish a federal commission to study online gambling. The PPA applauds Representatives Jon Porter, Shelley Berkley, Jim Gibbons and other co-sponsors for their thoughtful leadership and encourages all members of Congress to join with them in supporting this reasoned public policy.
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Washington D.C. (May 3, 2006) – The Poker Players Alliance, a grassroots organization of more than 25,000 American poker players, expressed opposition to Rep. Bob Goodlatte’s legislation, H.R. 4777, Internet Gambling Prohibition Act. Coinciding with today’s House Judiciary Subcommittee mark-up on the legislation, Michael Bolcerek, the president of the Poker Players Alliance, issued the following statement:
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