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PokerStars fighting back against Viejas in order to try and gain support for their cause.

PokerStars Coalition Launches Website Propaganda Initiative

The PokerStars team started the website called "Californians for Responsible iPoker" in order to try and gain support for their iGaming cause.

Posted on: June 20, 2015 | | James Guill

The hope for an online poker bill to pass in California this year is basically none according to high up lobbyists.

Online Poker is Dead in 2015 According to Tribal Lobbyist

Even though some of the pro-online poker sponsors are holding onto hope, lobbyist Quintana says it is all but dead for 2015 and he seems correct.

Posted on: June 16, 2015 | | James Guill

The Viejas Bank of Kumeyaay Indians released a radio ad attacking PokerStars and Amaya that will probably sway voters.

Viejas Releases Radio Ad Attacking PokerStars

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians released a radio ad attacking PokerStars. They gave valid points that could be taken out of proportion by voters.

Posted on: June 4, 2015 | | James Guill

AB 431 is making progress by moving on in the legislative process, hopefully a good step for online poker.

AB 431 Leaves Appropriations Committee – On Hold Until After iPoker Hearings

For some, seeing online gambling bill AB 431 move forward in the legislative process may seem like progress. There is still a lot of work to do on the bill.

Posted on: May 29, 2015 | | James Guill

Horse racing was the most discussed topic at an otherwise uneventful iPoker legislation hearing.

Latest California iPoker Hearing an Informational Bust

California legislation held another iPoker hearing, but nothing came from it. There are two more coming up and those will determine the 2015 iPoker status.

Posted on: May 21, 2015 | | James Guill

California news is slow currently, but NY and NJ both have online poker legalities that they are talking about.

Legal Rundown: PokerStars Still Coming to NJ – NY Files Online Poker Bill and Urges Congress to Block RAWA

While California online poker has been slow, New York and New Jersey both have legal matters to tend to, NY with RAWA and their bill and NJ with PokerStars.

Posted on: May 18, 2015 | | James Guill

Ho-Chunk E-Poker Decision could Have Implications on Santa Ysabel Case

Ho-Chunk Madison claimed that their e-gaming was Class II gaming and the state contended it was Class III, which would be illegal. Ho-Chunk won the appeal.

Posted on: May 9, 2015 | | James Guill

Assembly GO Committee Unanimously Passes AB 431

On Monday, the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee unanimously passed AB 431, allowing the bill to move forward in the legislative process.

Posted on: April 28, 2015 | | James Guill

Pechanga Hasn’t Changed Stance on PokerStars or Racetracks

The Pechanga Band of Indians had been rumored to be in agreement with PokerStars, those rumors are false. The Pechanga are standing firm on their stance.

Posted on: April 23, 2015 | | James Guill