Poker Players Alliance Changing Locations and Leaders

The Poker Players Alliance is both changing leadership and picking up and moving to Washington, D.C. PPA President Michael Bolcerek resigned to spend time with his family. John Pappas became the new executive director of the PPA.

"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  online 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 operations to Washington D.C. will maybe produce postive results in the organization. It will be easier and faster to conduct lobbying efforts from such a centralized location. The move is significant considering that legislation regarding online poker that has sprouted recently.

"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."