The prospect of PokerStars forming part of future regulated online gaming markets in the US moved nearer in the last week with news that a handful of Californian tribes have withdrawn their opposition to the world’s biggest poker brand.
The three California tribes - Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, Pala Band of Mission Indians and United Auburn Indian Community – have co-signed a letter showing their support for two online poker bills in the state and at the same time softening their position on so-called "bad actors."
PokerStars has also found an unlikely ally in longtime opponent and poker rival Caesars Entertainment, which owns the World Series of Poker brand. Caesars - the land-based partner of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians - confirmed that it is now allied with PokerStars in the fight to see online poker legalised and regulated in the US.
Eric Hollreiser, Amaya's head of corporate communications, told PokerNews: “Amaya and Caesars have enjoyed a very good relationship and business partnership for a number of years. That has not changed since [Amaya] acquiring PokerStars.
"As part of our ongoing conversations we will work closely with Caesars to promote the US online gaming industry and support responsible legislation at the state and federal levels.”
