Poker Players Alliance Reaches Out Au?

Poker Players Alliance Reaches Out Au?

Wednesday, 12 September 2007

In America, a senior member of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has announced that he would like to appoint a member of the 2+2 online poker playing community to the lobbying group’s Board Of Directors.

In America, a senior member of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has announced that he would like to appoint a member of the 2+2 online poker playing community to the lobbying group’s Board Of Directors.
The Executive Director of the PPA, John Pappas, posted a message on 2+2’s forum section stating that he had asked prominent member Rich Muny to take a seat on the Board and that Muny had agreed.
'While the Board still must officially approve him at our next meeting, I have asked that he help the organization to build a bridge between the 2+2 community and work with me to develop grassroots initiatives,' said Pappas. 'Rich will bring enthusiasm and expertise as the PPA seeks to communicate with the broader online and offline poker communities.'
2+2 is one of the largest online poker playing communities in the world but many of its members have disagreed with the PPA in the past as it sought to gain an exemption for poker from the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).
'The PPA has been criticized on these pages for inactivity and unresponsiveness,' said Pappas. 'I will not comment on the validity of these claims but will give my assurance that there will be an improvement in both areas.'
It is thought that Muny will play a big part in the PPA's efforts in Kentucky, where the Governor's race has turned into a fight over gambling.
The PPA is supporting Democrat candidate and former Lieutenant Governor Steve Beshear in the November general election over Republican incumbant Ernie Fletcher as Beshear is advocating a State-wide vote on a constitutional amendment that would allow poker.



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