There might be room for compromise in the long-running stalemate between gaming interests in California regarding who should be allowed to participate in regulated online poker.
At Wednesday's informational hearing in the California Assembly Governmental Organization Committee, Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians chairman Mark Macarro offered support for ways racetracks could make money from online poker without directly participating.
"We are realistic about the politics of this issue," Macarro said. "That is why Pechanga is prepared to support other opportunities for the racing industry to participate and benefit from online poker.