Poker News

27th January, 2025 at 01:21:25

Warm reception for Reggie Jones-Sawyer's AB167.

The re-introduction of Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer's AB167 Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2025 seeking to regulate and licence online poker in California (see previous report) has been welcomed by the coalition of Pokerstars and tribal and card room groups in the Golden State.

Full Story: Pokerstars California Poker Alliance Speaks On New Bill »

23rd January, 2025 at 02:12:45

Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer launches AB167.

California Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, a veteran state politician who has been in the forefront of previous (failed) online poker legalisation drives, has introduced a new bill to the Californian House.

Full Story: New Online Poker Bill Introduced In California »

05th December, 2025 at 02:26:48

Coalition will oppose AB9.

It hasn't taken long for the powerful coalition of Pokerstars, two Californian tribal groups and three major card rooms to react to AB9, an online poker legalisation bill launched this week by Californian Assemblyman Mike and the response is negative.

Full Story: Pokerstars Alliance Reacts To Gatto Bill »

03rd December, 2025 at 00:34:21

New bill introduced to the House of but bad actor clauses remain a problem.

The debate on internet poker legalisation is once again in the California headlines as the state embarks on its fourth year of deliberations on the controversial topic, which involves tribal, racing, online and card room interests.

Full Story: Early Start For California Online Poker Legalisation »

21st November, 2025 at 03:15:39

Investigation has thus far found no evidence of wrongdoing by Jim Ryan during his tenure as CEO at UltimateBet parent Excapsa.

The UltimateBet software cheating scandal several years ago has turned up again like the proverbial bad penny, triggering an investigation by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement into the involvement of former Excapsa CEO Jim Ryan.

Full Story: New Jersey Regulator Comments On Pala C.e.o. »

18th November, 2025 at 03:07:14

"If structured properly, online poker could benefit all of California 's gaming entities."

Josh Rubenstein, a senior exec with the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in California discussed the positive possibilities for legalised Californian online poker this week with the publication California Online Poker, opining that a properly structured licensing regime has the potential to benefit all of the state's gaming bodies.

Full Story: California Horse Racing Chief Has Hopes For Online Poker »

12th November, 2025 at 00:39:16

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians joins online poker coalition.

The California alliance of Pokerstars, the Morongo tribe and three major land card room operators lobbying for unrestricted online poker legalisation in the Sunshine State (see previous reports) has been strengthened following a decision by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to join the coalition.

Full Story: Pokerstars' California Alliance Strengthened »

07th November, 2025 at 01:01:07

Brown Marlin Gaming Technologies set to compete in California.

Jonas Odman, the former Bodog and Ongame online poker exec widely acknowledged as one of the pioneers of the recreational - anonymous player business model now well-established in the industry, is set to compete in the hopefully emerging legalised Californian online poker market with a new company branded Brown Marlin Gaming Technologies.

Full Story: Former Bodog Poker Exec In New Venture »

28th October, 2025 at 14:41:45

  Expand offer with   web and mobile online casino games

  Sports betting firm Interwetten will expand its offer with the addition of iSoftBet titles available via a new online casino tab.

Full Story: Interwetten To Integrate Isoftbet Content »

28th October, 2025 at 04:36:13

Not a good year for world-famous poker pro.

Following his multi-million dollar litigation defeat against a major land casino that claimed he cheated at cards through edge-sorting (see previous reports) the world famous poker pro Phil Ivey has suffered an additional loss in having to close his Phil Ivey poker coaching and social website.

Full Story: Ivey Poker Folds »

15th October, 2025 at 12:15:18

But Bitar's failing health will keep him out of prison.

The at one time high profile and high riding former chief executive of Full Tilt Poker during its spectacular failure several years ago, Raymond Bitar (41) (see previous reports) pleaded guilty on Monday to contravening US anti-online gambling laws, but will not go to jail due to ill health.

Full Story: Former Full Tilt Poker Chief Pleads Guilty »

23rd September, 2025 at 16:33:17

Final player to register becomes last man standing

Jonathan Chen emerged victorious playing through a tough field at the nationally-televised HPT Poker Tour Main Event held at The Commerce Casino in Los Angeles.

Full Story: Chen Takes Hpt Poker Tour Main Event At The Commerce Casino »

31st August, 2025 at 02:54:23

California's Harut "Harry" Arutyunyan claims a slew of and $576,369.

The Bicycle Casino in California was the scene this week for the start of the 12th edition of the World Poker Tour with the highly respected Legends of Poker event front and centre.

Full Story: Local Pro Wins W.p.t. Legends Of Poker »

29th August, 2025 at 02:10:18

Launch of privatetable pushed back a week.

The much publicised and controversial launch of the tribally inspired privatetable real-money poker enterprise - due for launch in California this week - has been delayed for at least another seven days.

Full Story: First Real-money Online Poker In California Delayed (update) »

22nd August, 2025 at 03:12:18

Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer remains optimistic on internet poker legalisation.

Barely a week after withdrawing his bid to seek the intrastate legalisation of online poker in California (see previous reports), California Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer has issued a statement explaining his decision and outlining his plans for the future.

Full Story: I'll Be Back, Says California Poker Bill Lawmaker »