California is the largest potential regulated online poker market in the United States, but years of legislative attempts have collapsed under competing tribal and card room interests. Despite a massive poker culture — home to Commerce Casino and the WSOP — residents rely on offshore platforms for online play.
Key Facts
California has the most active live poker scene in the US with hundreds of card rooms
Multiple online poker bills have died in the state legislature since 2010
Tribal casinos and card rooms have clashed over player pool sharing and bad actor provisions
No licensed online poker operators serve California residents
If regulated, California would likely be the largest online poker market in the country