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Santa Ysabel Tribe Loses Court Battle, But Remains Hopeful In War For California Online Poker And Bingo
By Dave Palermo on December 28, 2016
A recent district court ruling that a Santa Ysabel online bingo site violated the UIGEA also offered the tribe a shard of hope regarding online...
Push For California Online Poker In 2017 May Be Doomed Before It Even Begins
By Dave Palermo on December 8, 2016
Continued divisions over suitability language, and shifting political priorities leave stakeholders and observers feeling pessimistic about California online poker in 2017.
California Tribes And Online Poker: A Complex Relationship That Will Continue To Complicate Legislative Efforts
By Dave Palermo on September 7, 2016
Reporter Dave Palermo offers his take on the underlying issues causing division among tribes over California online poker legislation.
Key Tribes Enter Online Poker Partnership Talks Ahead Of Legislation In California
By Steve Ruddock on August 24, 2016
With a friendly bill being introduced, Pechanga and other California tribes are now exploring their online poker partnership options.
Tables Turned In California: PokerStars Coalition Tagged With Obstructionist Label
By Steve Ruddock on August 22, 2016
PokerStars is strongly opposing a bill that would keep it out of the California online poker market for five years, but does that make it...
Five-Year Shelf On So-Called ‘Bad Actor’ Issue Crucial To California Online Poker Bill
By Dave Palermo on August 12, 2016
With an Aug. 31 legislative deadline looming, powerful CA tribes are said to be open to adjusting the bad actor penalty period in online poker...
Online Poker Legislation In A State Of Flux As California Legislative Session Winds Down
By Steve Ruddock on August 11, 2016
The CA Assembly is toying with passing an online poker bill, but it may all come down to which coalition non-PokerStars and Pechanga groups line...
Hardline Tribes May Be Willing to Bend On Online Poker In California
By Dave Palermo on August 4, 2016
Some members of a coalition supporting "bad actor" restrictions for online poker in California may have flexibility in their position, but questions remain.
California Online Poker Bill May Be On Assembly Agenda Soon, But What Are Its Chances?
By Dustin Gouker on August 4, 2016
Does online poker legislation have a chance to pass in California before the legislature adjourns? That all depends on whom you ask.
How Will The California Online Poker Landscape Shape Up If Legislation Is Passed?
By Steve Ruddock on July 26, 2016
Many California tribes and card rooms have an online poker partner, but just as many do not. Here's who these tribes and card rooms could...
View: PokerStars Is Also An ‘Obstructionist’ When It Comes To California Online Poker
By Dustin Gouker on July 13, 2016
The term "obstructionist" has been thrown around freely in the California online poker debate, but it shouldn't apply to just the Pechanga coalition.
Opposing Factions Collide Head-First Over Suitability Language For California Online Poker Bill
By Dave Palermo on July 5, 2016
Frustration boils over into anger as suitability divisions continue to stall the decade-long push to regulate California online poker.
Tribal Coalition’s ‘Significant Concession’ On California Online Poker Is Likely A Non-Starter For Opposing Side
By Dustin Gouker on June 30, 2016
A coalition of California tribes opposed to current online poker legislation in the state proposed amendments to the bill that would remove its opposition.
Lawmakers Seeking Pound Of Flesh From PokerStars For Entry Into California Online Poker Market
By Dave Palermo on June 24, 2016
A California online poker bill passes through Appropriations, but more concessions by PokerStars will likely be necessary for a win on the Assembly floor.
Tribal Survey Shows California Voters Oppose Online Poker
By Dave Palermo on June 21, 2016
A survey conducted by politically influential tribal coalition finds California voters are more opposed to online poker legalization now than ever before.
Tribal Lobbying Conflict Over California Online Poker Growing Volatile
By Dave Palermo on June 16, 2016
The political clout of seven American Indian tribes is being put to the test in what is becoming a volatile lobbying war over online poker...
Consensus Might Not Be Necessary To Pass An Online Poker Bill In California
By Steve Ruddock on June 14, 2016
Support for California online poker bill continues to grow, to point where bill may move forward despite opposition from several powerful tribes.
Gray’s Changes To California Online Poker Bill May Not Appease Politically Powerful Tribes
By Dave Palermo on June 9, 2016
Reactions from politically powerful stakeholders suggest recent changes to Adam Gray's California online poker bill may not go far enough.
“Fully Cooked” California Online Poker Bill May Go to Assembly Committee June 15
By Dave Palermo on May 18, 2016
An online poker bill with details on contentious issues - including tax rate and suitability language - appears headed for a June 15 hearing in...
With Racing Issue Somewhat Settled, California Online Poker Debate Now Pivots On Suitability Divisions
By Dave Palermo on April 29, 2016
As stakeholders reach alignment on the question of racing industry participation in California online poker, suitability is now the primary sticking point.
California Online Poker Bill Gets Last Minute Amendment Ahead Of Hearing Next Week
By Steve Ruddock on April 21, 2016
Following insider trading charges against former Amaya CEO David Baazov, and ahead of a hearing next week, California's online poker bill has been updated.
Strength In Numbers? United Auburn Indian Community Joins PokerStars’ CA Coalition
By Steve Ruddock on February 29, 2016
California's United Auburn Indian Community has joined the PokerStars coalition. A larger coalition doesn't mean online poker can overcome its challenges.
Tribal Meetings On California Online Poker Might Not Be Enough To Advance Bill
By Dave Palermo on January 8, 2016
Licensing horse tracks to operate online poker websites in California is emerging as the crucial issue as members of rival American Indian coalitions meet individually...
California Tracks Not Impressed With Pechanga’s Online Poker “Olive Branch”
By Dave Palermo on July 7, 2015
Pechanga's suggestion of a potential compromise on the issue of regulated online poker in California has found little support among the racing industry.
In California Online Poker Debate, All Agree On Need For Agreement (But Little Else)
By Dave Palermo on May 25, 2015
Two powerful tribes publicly call for consensus on bringing online poker to California while other stakeholders ratchet up rhetoric against opponents.

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