California Tribes Align for Poker Bill; PokerStars Strikes Back

Thirteen of California's tribes sent a letter to two legislators responsible for drafting two different online gambling bills for the state, expressing their support for the Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2014. All thirteen tribes that signed the letter support legislation that would include a "bad actor" clause--meaning "...any company which took bets from customers in the United States after Dec. 31, 2006 (when the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, AKA UIGEA, went into effect) would be prevented from entering the California online market." Notably absent from said letter is the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, who have plans to team-up with pokerstars, which would be excluded from the ability to obtain a license to operate within California should any legislation with a "bad actor" stipulation be passed.

Rational Group (PokerStars parent company) was quick to respond and make their position clear in regards to legislation. Read what Rational Group had to say, and more details in our CardsChat News article. Let us know your thoughts on this here in the thread!

California ipoker torpedoed for 2014 by Pokerstars

I don't care if pokerstars get in or not just legalize poker in Cali plz.

ckickenking said:

I don't care if pokerstars get in or not just legalize poker in Cali plz.

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I care if pokerstars could back... even California, or USA have independent player pool. Love to see stars back.

This article was a little confusing to read. It does sound like Pokerstars is trying to make sure they will have a chance at being in calif too.I hope they figure something out soon, and that it doesnt drag on for years again now.