Internet poker regulation in California remains stalled by seven powerful Indian tribes who make up three separate factions.

The issues being debated are more than familiar to those who have been keeping abreast of the lack of ipoker legislative progress in the Golden State – the inclusion or exclusion of racetracks and bad actors. It appears that some sort of compromise must be reached in order for California to join the regulated online poker party, but just which groups or tribes will do the bending remains to be seen.

Group no. 1

The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, Pala Band of Luiseño Mission Indians and United Auburn Indian Community make up one group. The latter two tribes have partned with Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment, while Rincon has made a friend in Caesars Entertainment.