For online poker supporters, June could best be summed up with the first half of a famous Shakespeare line, as the month was full of sound fury in multiple state legislators. Unfortunately, July completed the quote, as thus far, all of the hullabaloo that occurred in June has signified nothing. Even though no less than… Continue reading Pennsylvania Still a Must-Watch State for Online Poker Regulation

A new bill in California that would license and regulate online poker would also make it a felony for players to play on an offshore online poker site – even before regulated sites are up and running.

The Restoration of America’s Wire Act has now been introduced in both the US Senateand House of Representatives, causing at least a little bit of concern in the poker world, but that does not mean that efforts to legalize online poker in individual states has stopped.

On Thursday, history was made in California, as AB 431, a shell bill calling for licensing and regulating online poker, passed the California Assembly Appropriations Committee. Gambling Compliance’s Chris Krafcik pointed out that it might sit idle for the foreseeable future, however, Tweeting, “Bill heads to Assembly floor, where it will remain inactive until after… Continue reading California Online Poker Bill Passes Committee

California lawmakers and a limited number of Golden State gambling stakeholders met Wednesday in the California Senate and Assembly Governmental Organization Committees for a Joint Informational Hearing on the gaming industry. Internet gambling, however, was not the main topic on the agenda and was hardly discussed. Visit PocketFives’ California poker community for the latest news… Continue reading Little Internet Gambling Discussed at Wednesday’s California Hearing

Don’t break out the bubbly just yet, but Monday was a momentous day for United States online poker, as California’s Assembly Governmental Organization Committee unanimously passed a pro-online poker bill, moving it to the floor of the full Assembly.

Earlier in the year, expectations were high that Californialawmakers would make online poker a reality in 2015. But, with the Golden State’s gambling stakeholders at an impasse over a few key issues, analysts now believe that the prospect is slipping away. A letter recently sent to Assemblyman Reginald Jones-Sawyer by a powerful coalition of tribes… Continue reading More Drama: California Tribes Reiterate Opposition to PokerStars, Horse Tracks

Last week, the first ever American Poker Conference preceding the American Poker Awards took place in Los Angeles. A four-panel agenda featuring some of the brightest and most visible minds in the industry led to a few takeaways, which I wanted to share.

After being splintered over the issue of regulated online poker in the state of California, one of the leaders of the most powerful Indian tribes says it is time that tribes “work together” to hammer out a compromise.

On Friday, PocketFives had the opportunity to sit down with Pala Interactive CEO Jim Ryan (pictured), who formerly held the same position at Excapsa and bwin.party. Ryan’s newest venture has made inroads into the regulated New Jersey gaming market via an online casino and comes with a unique perspective on the future of our industry.

A second bill regulating online poker has been introduced in California, according to CardPlayer and other sites. The bill is the brainchild of Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyerand is called the Internet Poker Consumer Protection Act of 2015.

According to a press release, California Assemblyman Mike Gatto (pictured) will be making tweaks to his proposed intrastate online poker bill (AB 9), removing language that required players to register at a brick-and-mortar casino. Gatto commented, “My goal remains creating a sensible framework for a new California industry. That will involve a thoughtful process of… Continue reading California Online Poker Bill Amended, In-Person Registration Requirement Axed

Earlier this month, California Assemblyman Mike Gatto introduced AB 9, otherwise known as the Internet Poker Consumer Protection Act of 2015. The bill is similar to legislation filed last year, but contains a critical amendment that was seemingly written to block Amayafrom launching PokerStars in the state.

On Wednesday, PocketFives published an article about California Assemblyman Mike Gatto introducing AB 9, dubbed the Internet Poker Consumer Protection Act. As several members of PocketFives pointed out, the intrastate online poker bill has some serious issues, as it requires deposits at brick-and-mortar casinos, criminalizes players who play on non-regulated sites, and shuts out companies… Continue reading PPA on New California Online Poker Bill: “Too Many Flaws to Support It”

The state of Californiais considering a new bill that would allow its citizens to participate in a state-regulated online poker market. Introduced earlier this week by California Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D – Los Angeles, pictured), the bill, known by AB 9 or “The Internet Poker Consumer Protection Act of 2015,” has been marked at this… Continue reading New Online Poker Bill Introduced in California