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Originally Posted by SantaCruz
If it does pass and it is up and running by July 2015, the big question would be what happens between now and then as far as offshore sites offering poker to California residents. It's hard to say how aggressive Cali would be in the interim of clearing the way for regulated sites. I'd hate to not be able to play for a year. Bovada seems to be the most likely big 3 site to buck the system and continue to offer poker.
I would guess nothing would happen until the sites went live just like Nevada and NJ. Whenever it does happen (and it's going to at this point) it's going to be a HUGE blow to Merge. Losing a small state like NV isn't a big deal, but CA is huge.
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Originally Posted by TechGenius
Supposedly the new bill has some compromise to allow Pokerstars in.. but with some sort of penalty or wait time
According to the meeting tonight any legislation passed banning Stars will be met will legal action. A temp ban seems pretty likely, though I think short sighted. Stars brings instant credibility.