A long-delayed bill that would legalize Internet poker in California is being amended to address concerns by a group of Native American casino operators who had opposed the measure, setting the stage for a possible vote in the state Assembly on Monday. One change to the bill by Assemblyman Adam Gray would create a five-year disqualification period for those who were providing I-poker games to U.S. citizens while it was against federal law to do so. A group of Native American tribes that operate casinos had opposed the bill when it allowed so-called “bad actors” easier access to state I-poker licenses. “This deal should secure two-thirds [vote] in the Assembly,” said Trent Hager, the chief of staff for Gray, in an email. He added indications are that “it will be fairly well received in the Senate.”

Source: Los Angeles Times August 18, 2016 00:46 UTC