On this occasion the association launched an extensive campaign to encourage poker players to participate in the upcoming national elections and also launched its "PokerPac" a political action committee consisting mainly of former senators and members of Congress and the player Annie Duke. "These actions send a clear message to Congress and federal agencies that poker players attach importance to the laws affecting their rights to play poker. The voice of our million members will be heard, "said Chairman Alfonse D'Amato of PPA.
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