^[PDF] Authorization of Online Poker in California

Authorization of Online Poker in California Hon. Roderick Wright, Chair Authorization of Online Poker in California L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E February 9, 2010 1L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E February 9, 2010  Under the Federal Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006, it is generally unlawful now
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/state_admin/2010/Online_Poker_02_09_10.pdf

^[PDF] Authorizing Online Poker in California

This seems to be an issue facing the three states currently operating online gaming.  Tax Revenue. The website could be designed to make it easier to collect income taxes on net winnings. Currently, players using illegal websites have little incentive to report gambling winnings for tax purposes.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2014/Authorizing-Online-Poker-in-California-042314.pdf

^[PDF] Authorizing Online Poker In California: Issues For Consideration

Revenue generated from (1) existing players betting more than they otherwise would or (2) individuals that currently do not play online poker would be offset, to an unknown extent, by a reduction in existing state revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2015/Authorizing-Online-Poker-California-Issues-Consideration062415.pdf

^[PDF] Proposition 26: Allows In-Person Roulette, Dice Games, Sports Wagering on Tribal Lands. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

Currently, 84 cardrooms in 32 counties can offer certain card games (such as poker). Cardrooms pay state and local fees and taxes—such as $24 million each year generally for state regulatory costs and around $100 million each year to cities in which they are located. — Horse Racing Betting.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2022/Proposition-26-081022.pdf

^[PDF] Overview of Gambling in California

Only specific card games approved by BGC (such as poker) may be played at such events. Statute also requires that 90 percent of the gross revenue from the fundraiser go to the nonprofit organization.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2019/Gambling-Overview-022619.pdf

^[PDF] The Gaming Revenue Act of 2004

Typical card games include draw poker, 7-card stud, and poker pai gow. State law specifically prohibits certain games—such as twenty-one. Current law limits the expansion of both the number of card rooms and the size of existing card rooms until January 2010.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2003/031060.pdf

Online sports wagering. [Ballot]

Oct 20, 2021 - Currently, 86 cardrooms in 32 counties operate certain card games (such as poker and pai-gow). These cardrooms are regulated by the local governments that authorized them, the Cali fornia Gambling Control Commission (CGCC), and the California Department of Justice (DOJ).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-017

Gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - Currently, 82 cardrooms in 32 counties operate certain card games (such as poker and pai-gow). These cardrooms are regulated by the local governments that authorized them, the Cal ifornia Gambling Control Commission (CGCC), and the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-030

Tribal gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - Currently, 86 cardrooms in 32 counties operate certain card games (such as poker and pai-gow). These cardrooms are regulated by the local governments that authorized them, the Cal ifornia Gambling Control Commission (CGCC), and the California Department of Justice (DOJ).
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-039

^[PDF] Online sports wagering.

Currently, 86 cardrooms in 32 counties operate certain card games (such as poker and pai-gow). These cardrooms are regulated by the local governments that authorized them, the California Gambling Control Commission (CGCC), and the California Department of Justice (DOJ).  Horse Racing.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2021/210494.pdf