The Poker Players Alliance is a non-profit organization that was created to be one voice for the promotion, integrity and protection of poker players. Its initial issues were protecting professional players from companies profiting from their likeness without paying out royalties. Since the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act came into effect late last year, the organization has had a new primary cause.

The organization has grown to over 747,000 members and has hired former U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato as its Chairman. Many big-name players are members, and Howard Lederer, Chris Ferguson and Greg Raymer are on the Board of Directors. The organization works tirelessly to have the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act repealed, and recent developments indicate that they are making progress.

They were in full support last April when Rep. Barney Frank introduced a bill that would open up the U.S. market for gaming. The PPA also ran the successful “Write Your Congressman” day on June 15, 2006.