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Internet poker stymied in Capitol

Internet gambling, an illustration. (Photo: Pedro Sala)

by JOHN HOWARD posted 06.05.2015

Legalizing internet poker in California – a fruitless effort that has spanned seven years, a dozen major bills and hundreds of hours of tense talks – was headed for defeat in the Capitol, following opposition from a key Senate committee leader. Casino-owning tribes, card clubs and the horse racing industry were unable to agree on a formula that would allow them to share in the online gaming market, potentially worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Online poker bill emerges from committee — a first

Internet gambling, an illustration. (Photo: Pedro Sala)

by SAMANTHA GALLEGOS posted 04.28.2015

The Legislature made history of sorts Monday when it recorded its first-ever committee vote on a bill to legalize internet poker in California, but the measure is light on details and remains a focus of intense negotiations. Assemblyman Adam Gray, D-Merced, introduced the bill, AB 431, earlier this year.