Steve Ruddock, Author at Play CA

Disputes heat up from PokerStars Response

California iGaming Week in Review: PokerStars and Morongo Respond

In the past week, an online gaming settlement in California has shown signs of falling apart as both PokerStars and the Tribes have found major disagreement

Posted on: June 11, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

Is California’s New Bill the End of Online Poker Talk in 2014?

The newest iPoker bill introduced by 13 California Tribes may destroy any hope of online poker regulation for this year. The Morongo tribe now must decide.

Posted on: June 5, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

California Online Poker Bill With Bad Actor Clause

A look at California online poker with and without PokerStars

With 12 tribes uniting against PokerStars in a drafted bill released yesterday, let's take a look at what this California internet poker would look like.

Posted on: June 4, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

California iGaming Week in Review: Capitol Matrix Analysis and LA Times

Capitol Matrix Consulting released a very optimistic projection for California iPoker market, a new bill may be introduced, and more in this week's update.

Posted on: June 3, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

New Online Poker Bill To be Introduced in Cali

All Tribes But One Agree on New California Online Poker Bill

A new online poker bill is said to be introduce next week. Will it allow PokerStars to apply for a California license? We discuss that and more.

Posted on: May 30, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

California Online Poker's Biggest Roakblock

California Still Faces a Major Hurdle to Legalize Online Poker

Some would think Sheldon Adelson's "spend whatever it takes" campaign against online gaming legislation would be the largest challenge. Well, guess again.

Posted on: May 27, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

Weekly California Online Poker Update news tribes Willie Brown

California iGaming Week in Review: Tribal Agreement and Bill Deadlines

This week Capitol Weekly held an online gaming conference, tribes came together even more, iPoker bill deadlines a quickly approaching, and more.

Posted on: May 23, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

Willie Brown joins Sheldon Adelson in fight against poker

Sheldon Adelson Adds Willie Brown to his Collection of California Lobbyists

Another sketchy move by the Sheldon Adelson camp. Willie Brown has had a change of heart. More info on the wacky flip flop and their strategy here.

Posted on: May 16, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

Capitol Weekly online poker conference news and more

California iGaming Week in Review: Capitol Weekly iGaming Conference and the Race Track Lobby

In this week's review, we detail more of the upcoming iGaming Conference in Sacramento, the "race track issue," and partnerships not including PokerStars.

Posted on: May 16, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock