The fate of online poker in California may be decided in the next few days.
Jesse Marx of The Desert Sun reported Monday evening that "a bill that would legalize online poker in California was pulled off the Assembly floor Monday, buying more time for negotiations."
The bill from Assemblyman Adam Gray has gained support from a number of key factions, including the powerful California horse racing industry, but there continues to be a sticking point over operator suitability concerns.
Specifically, an influential tribal faction has staunchly opposed any legislation that would seemingly open the door for PokerStars to return to California.