America’s poker industry should be united in opposing the Frank and McDermott legislation and keeping American dollars at home.” In the statement, Malkasian defended the position he made during testimony by saying, “ The Poker Players Alliance is ignoring the grave threat that the federal and state legislation poses to everyday poker players. Amid the furor of poker players regarding his testimony in front of a Congressional committee, Commerce Casino board member Tom Malkasian responded late yesterday to Poker News Daily about the brewing controversy.