California tribes monitor online poker legislation

Thursday, July 3, 2008  

California tribes are monitoring legislation that could pave the way for online poker in the state.

AB 2026 authorizes the state Department of Justice to create guidelines and regulations for online poker. Final approval of Internet games would be required by another bill sometime in the future.

Tribes are concerned that they could be shut out by the state's requirements, state Sen. Jim Battin, a Republican said. They might have to renegotiate Class III compacts in order to offer online games, Battin said.

Congress outlawed Internet gaming in 2006 but the law contains provisions to protect tribal rights.

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