Two More U.S. States Look to Make Online Gambling Move
January 26, 2015
New York state could be next in line to make a change this year
and potentially bring online poker to the state. An online poker
bill was introduced in early 2014 but alas, there was very little
movement as the state was more focused on settling their land based
casinos.
Now that New York has completed the process of selecting operators
for these new land based casinos, the path is clear to refocus on
legislation to approve online poker for state residents. With practically
double the population of New Jersey, New York could be poised to
become quite the powerhouse and claim the #1 spot for online gambling
in the U.S.
Meanwhile, across the country in California, the online gaming
battle continues. While the Native American tribes in the state
have finally reached an agreement in regards to online poker legislation,
no bill has been able to move forward because of strong opposition
from California's properous horse racing industry.
All that could change in the new year as California Assemblyman
Mike Gatto has already introduced a new online poker bill. It will
be the first of it's kind for the new year and the 2015 California
legislative session.
It's a race to the finish line. New York or California? We eagerly
await good news on both coasts.
