California Online Poker Dunzo for 2016

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California Online Poker Dunzo for 2016

The latest attempt to get online poker legalized in California during the 2016 session fizzled out completely when online poker bill AB2863 failed to reach a vote by the last day of the legislative calendar. A vote in mid-August was postponed to add amendments to the bill, but the new language was not sufficient for a large pro-online poker coalition led by PokerStars. Once the biggest proponents of the bill flip-flopped their position, it was evident the bill would not have enough support to pass the state Assembly. Online poker legalization will not occur in California in 2016. It's going to happen eventually, but until legalization occurs, the largest state in the U.S. will keep out online poker for another year. Can Native America tribes find middle group with their fellow tribes on the other side of the issue including PokerStars in conjunction with three major land-based card rooms in Los Angeles? Better luck next year?

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Online poker will not come to California in 2016. Maybe next year?