California Assemblyman Introduces Online Poker Bill For Review

Below is an article excerpt regarding the recent bill introduction in the state of California regarding the legality of online poker in the state.  The piece was written by one of my best writers (also my significant other, lol - woot woot!) on PokerOwnage, and was posted on her own blog over at http://www.SoCalSportsChick.com.  Enjoy!

“Could online poker become legal again in the state of California?  California Assemblyman Lloyd Levine is intending to raise that issue in a new study bill aimed at convincing the California Gambling Control Commission (CGCC)  and the Department of Justice of just that.   This assembly bill titled AB2026 will be introduced on March 20th, 2008.  The study bill will acertain the legalities of intrastate online poker and why should it become legal in California. 

If this bill comes to fruition, The Governor along with Legislature will have control over the operations and  that California online poker players  will be protected.  According to Assemblyman Levine, “Our understanding of the law is that as the player and serve (hosting the online game) are in California, it would be legal.” He goes on to add that that is what they are trying to find out….”  FOR THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE, PLEASE VISIT http://socalsportschick.com/?p=13

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