World Poker Association (WPA) Announces Tournament

"Creating tournaments that will showcase the highest level of professionalism in the organization and execution of the competitions," that is what the Board of Directors of the World Poker Association wants to do as they plan a major poker tournament to coincide with their first meeting and educational conference this spring.

The World Poker Association (WPA) Chairman Jesse Jones says, "The best way for the World Poker Association to promote professionalism, sportsmanship, and ethical play in poker is to have a tournament that is run according to the spirit and guidelines of the association."

Jones added, "It's clear from our presence at the WSOP and at the WSOP-Europe that the vast majority of poker players strongly support the WPA's goals, and look forward to competing in tournaments that are professionally planned and managed. We've watched our membership grow on both sides of the Atlantic, and the vast majority of players we talk to are interested in having the WPA serve as the voice of the worldwide poker community in the promotion of professionalism in tournaments around the globe."

The members committee of the WPA will consist of newly elected Paul Wasicka whose credentials include 2006 World Series of Poker main event runner up and the 2007 NBC National Heads-Up Championship.  He will co-chair with another WSOP champion, Joe Hachem.