While the PPA\’s petition has already received more than 7000 signatures, including most of poker\’s top professionals, the PPA is not letting up on the Commerce Casino for its vocal opposition to HR 2267. Responding to the Commerce\’s response (to a response to a response?), the PPA points to the law as written and shows how most of the Commerce\’s supposed concerns were addressed in amendments. The PPA wants players to see how California casinos are really making a protectionist money grab but trying to disguise it as a bold stand to protect poker players worldwide.
PPA Excutive Director John Pappas told PokerNews\’ Matthew Kredell he will stop supporting Commerce events, but stopped short of calling for an all-out boycott:
\”We didn\’t think that was appropriate. Players will make that decision on their own. But you see the number of professional players who signed the letter. I know Commerce will be holding a lot of high-profile events in the future. Some pros might question whether to attend.\”
Follow coverage of the PPA\’s crusade to get Commerce officials to change their minds here. Meanwhile, the Commerce Hold\’em Series gets underway today,