PokerStars tagged with 'obstructionist label' in California

[The Buzz]

The tables have turned in California regarding online poker regulation after new amendments were added to the legislation.

The changes, which would prohibit PokerStars from applying for a license in California for no less than five years, were made at the behest of a tribal coalition consisting of seven tribes, spearheaded by the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indianion . . . So, now, after accusing the Pechanga coalition of being obstructionists, it’s the PokerStars coalition that finds itself opposing the bill, hoping that the proposed vote on Monday never happens, or goes down in flames.

The Poker Players Alliance also released a statement railing against the amendments, saying they would "restrict competition and leave players dissatisfied. These amendments would also make AB 2863 less likely to pass."

Here's a link the PPA press release: https://www.gpwa.org/article/ppa-opp...ndments-218627

And here's a link to a comprehensive story by OnlinePokerReport.com's Steve Ruddock: http://www.onlinepokerreport.com/220...-online-poker/

Finally, here's an editorial from the Sacramento Bee about the situation titled, "Adam Gray’s internet poker bill is a losing hand": http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/editorials/article97262352.html

[The Buzz]

Update to this story: It now appears the bill is dead for 2016, at least:

http://www.pokernewsdaily.com/califo...or-2016-28841/