Washington, D.C.(July 27, 2006) – The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), a grassroots organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the game, announced today that membership of the organization has more than doubled since the U.S. House of Representatives voted to ban online poker. Today, the PPA boasts more than 75,000 members coming from every corner of the country.
(more…)

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.
(more…)

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.
(more…)