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Phil Hellmuth And Mike Matusow Battle Heads-Up At Commerce Casino

The LA Poker Classic saw Phil Hellmuth and Mike Matusow battle heads-up in a prelim. Next is WPT LAPC Main Event and a dinner honoring Linda Johnson. Read More

Posted on: February 25, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Comparing California’s Online Poker Bills AB 9 and AB 167

Two new bills, AB 9 and AB 167, have been introduced in Congress. Both bills hope to legalize online gambling in California and are good starting points. Read More

Posted on: February 6, 2015 | | Steve Ruddock

Iipay Facing UIGEA Violations While PokerStars Coalition Blasts AB 9

The Department of Justice wants a restraining order against the Iipay Nation with regards to Desert Rose Bingo, stating it violates the UIGEA. Read More

Posted on: December 9, 2014 | | James Guill

LA Poker Open, Santa Ysabel, and Pala in New Jersey

CA Weekly Gambling Report: Santa Ysabel fights back, Pala goes live, L.A. Poker Open concludes

This week's California Weekly Gambling Report has a little something for all gamblers – online bingo, online casino and live poker. Lots to talk about! Read More

Posted on: November 26, 2014 | | Robert DellaFave

PokerStars Could Force Major Changes to California Live Tournament Scene

When CA passes regulation for iGaming, PokerStars could re-enter the state. While players will rejoice, this could significantly alter live tournaments. Read More

Posted on: October 19, 2014 | | James Guill

The California legislature is running out of time on the yearly session and must act now if they want to pass an online poker bill.

Clock is Ticking on California Legislature

If the California legislature wants to pass an online poker bill in 2014, they will need to act fast as the clock is ticking down on the yearly session. Read More

Posted on: August 7, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

With the yearly deadline looming, the online poker talks have intensified in CA and other excitement has ensued

California iGaming Week in Review: GiGse Excites, More Voices Ensure Fights

CA Online Poker talks have increased with the GiGse Conference, the Iipay Nation going rogue, GCC speaking, and more rooms wanting a piece of online poker. Read More

Posted on: July 21, 2014 | | Jennifer Newell

California is in danger of not passing an online poker bill for yet another year.

California Is Running Out of Time to Pass Online Poker

As this years session comes to a close, the two opposing parties in California are still in a stalemate over the online poker bill, neither budging at all. Read More

Posted on: July 10, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

California iGaming and PokerStars ownership's effect

California iGaming Week in Review: Topsy Turvy iGaming Rides

Who even owns PokerStars? Because until everything is signed, sealed, and delivered Amaya technically doesn't own PokerStar or Full Tilt Poker. Read More

Posted on: June 27, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock

PokerStars bad for California's online poker

PokerStars Sale Harms Cali Online Poker Now; Helps Down the Road

With the sale of PokerStars to Amaya Gaming, online poker expansion in California could be breathing its last harried gasps of 2014. Does it help for 2015? Read More

Posted on: June 25, 2014 | | Steve Ruddock