Obstructionist Tribal Coalition Proposes Poison Pill Amendments to California Online Poker Bill Obstructionist Tribal Coalition Proposes Poison Pill Amendments to California Online Poker Bill
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Key Takeaways
  • The tribal coalition led by the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians had previously sought to block the passage of any legislation that would have allowed PokerStars to enter the market.
  • New amendments would permit the global online poker leader to participate after sitting out for the 10 years and paying $60 million in penalties.
  • According to the letter, if adopted, the protectionist amendments would bring the coalition “closer” to supporting the bill.

A letter to California Assemblymember Adam Gray from a coalition of tribes opposed to his online poker bill indicates that recent amendments designed to address their suitability concerns fall way short of remedying the situation.