California Poker Bill Creates Indian Battle

As California looks to online poker legalization as a means to help reduce its budgetary shortcomings, a battle is taking place between the different Indian tribes over the ramifications of the bill. SB... continued

California Poker Bill Defeated – Bad News or Not?

An unexpected turn took place on California’s proposed intrastate online poker bill, as opponents handed Speaker Rod Wright a surprise defeat. While SB 1485 was expected to legalize online poker through... continued

California Newspaper Supports Online Poker Bill

As different groups take sides on California’s effort to create an intrastate online poker network, the Monterey County Herald has taken a position favoring the movement to legalize, tax and run an online... continued

Hearing Date Set for California Online Poker Bill

The state of California has announced a hearing date for the proposed intrastate online poker legislation that is currently under consideration. Announced yesterday, the hearing for Senate Bill 1485 will... continued

North American Poker Tour to Add Hollywood “Bike Stop”

Poker players at the famous Bicycle Casino in Hollywood, California will be able to enjoy the presence of professional poker as the PokerStars’ North American Poker Tour has announced a stop at the casino... continued

Indiana Attorney General Tells Feds to Butt Out of Online Poker Battle

While many of the arguments against the legalization of online poker have centered on the morals of gambling or logistics of regulation, the Indiana’s Attorney General has posed a different reason why... continued

New Jersey to Consider Online Gambling

New Jersey lawmakers are holding a hearing today on a bill that would make it legal for the state’s casinos to offer their games to players on the Internet. The state Senate’s Wagering and Tourism... continued

Wright’s Online Poker Bill Wrong For California

State Senator Rod Wright, a Democrat from the Los Angeles suburb of Inglewood, recently introduced legislation to bring state-sanctioned online poker to California. Facing a budget deficit expected to... continued

California Online Poker – Be Careful What You Ask For!

Late last week, California State Senator Rod Wright introduced an amended version of a bill intended to bring online poker to his state. With a budget deficit approaching $19 billion, cash-strapped California... continued

California Votes to Legalize Online Poker

With the state strapped for cash and the deadline for the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) looming, California has become the first state to vote on the legalization of online poker through... continued

Annie Duke to Award WSOP Seat in Charity Poker Tournament

One of the great ambassadors of poker, Annie Duke is holding a charity tournament designed to aid the After-School All-Stars program started by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Slated for the... continued

Cain Makes Comeback in LA Poker Classic

Coming back from unbelievable odds, Sacramento’s Darrell Cain made an improbable run to win Commerce Casino’s LA Poker Classic. This $335 buy-in tournament attracted a casino record 5,847 participants... continued

Indian Tribal Casinos Pushing to Legalize Online Poker in California

According to The Sacramento Bee, California card clubs and tribal casinos, long bitter political rivals, have joined forces and are working together in a concerted, behind-the-scenes drive to legalize... continued