PPA heads east to Washington DC
The Poker Players’ Alliance (PPA) has announced that it is to shift its operations from San Francisco to Washington DC
At the same time, the organisation, which represents poker enthusiasts of all levels, will undergo a significant leadership restructuring.
John Pappas, the vice president of government affairs at the PPA, will step up to the position of executive director as Michael Bolcerek confirmed that he would not be making the move but will be remaining in California with his family.
“This is the right time for me to step aside as we move the PPA operations to Washington DC,” said Bolcerek.
“I am happy to have helped the cause of American poker players and expect to see continued success from the efforts of Senator [Alfonse] D’Amato and our new executive director, John Pappas.”
The move means that the PPA will be better placed to lobby the government on behalf of the gaming industry, particularly given that its bid to make internet poker a regulated rather than a restricted industry has gathered momentum.
“This is an exciting time for the PPA and our members,” said D’Amato
“It is vital that the PPA centralise its efforts in DC, so we can best serve the interests of our 660,000-plus members.”