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California should continue to make process in 2016 with the online poker industry.

Exploring Key Regulatory Milestones in 2015 and Keys to Success in 2016

We have a recap of the key California online poker events and milestones from 2015, and suggestions for 2016 to help regulate the industry in California.

Posted on: August 31, 2015 | | James Guill

The two Californians are looking to win the Main Event .

Two California Natives Make WSOP November Nine

If Steinberg or Blumenfield win the WSOP Main Event, online poker in California could have increased popularity and a sped up legislative process.

Posted on: August 19, 2015 | | James Guill

PokerStars is making noise with its Pro Tour.

PokerStars Pro Tour a Huge Success

PokerStars brought out their big guns including Negreanu and Moneymaker to their inaugural Pro Tour which spread the word of online gaming to their fans.

Posted on: August 12, 2015 | | James Guill

Pennsylvania is leading the way for online gaming regulation in 2016.

Which States Will Legalize Online Poker in 2016?

Multiple states are looking to pass an online poker bill in 2016 that will legalize the gaming option for their players. We will see what happens.

Posted on: August 11, 2015 | | James Guill

Churchill Downs entered a joint partnership with two California casinos.

Churchill Downs Confirms California iPoker Partner in SEC Filling

Churchill Downs, famously known as the site of the Kentucky Derby, has confirmed their partnership with the Crystal Casino and Ocean's 11, both in LA.

Posted on: August 3, 2015 | | James Guill

A new survey of potential popularity in online gaming in California was performed by All-In.

Recent Survey Shows Overwhelming Support for Regulated Online Poker in California

All-In Media conducted a survey on the potential popularity of iGaming in California. It showed plenty of support but still has questions.

Posted on: July 23, 2015 | | James Guill

California iPoker is nearly 100% dead for the current year.

Jones-Sawyer Delaying Inevitable With August Hearing for AB 167

Even though iGaming regulation in California is inevitably dead in 2015, Reggie Jones-Sawyer is pushing for AB 167 to be heard by the Committee in September

Posted on: July 16, 2015 | | James Guill

California iPoker bills are dead in the water. Hopefully 2016 will bring better news in this regard.

California iPoker Likely Dead for 2015 After Bills Pulled From Hearing

After both AB 9 and AB 167 were pulled by Assemblymen Gatto and Jones-Sawyer, the iPoker talks are likely done for the current year. Better luck in 2016.

Posted on: July 15, 2015 | | James Guill

Online poker likely on hold until next year.

AB 9 Shelved By Gatto – Cites Lack of Consensus

After Assemblyman Mike Gatto shelved his online poker bill, it seems more and more likely that the issue itself will not be resolved until atleast 2016.

Posted on: July 6, 2015 | | James Guill

The Pechanga have finally offered a compromise for the horse racing industry and it is a big step forward.

Pechanga Offer a Pair of iPoker Compromises to Horse Racing Industry

The Pechanga Coalition, who have been known not to budge on horse racing, offered up a few compromises that they would be okay with which is a big step.

Posted on: June 27, 2015 | | James Guill