Like many other US states are starting to do, California is looking at the idea of legalizing online poker, instead of waiting for the Federal government to catch up.  California is particularly interested in the tax revenues that will be created by having intrastate Internet poker.  The Tribal Alliance, however, claims that legalizing Internet poker in California will not have a positive effect on the state’s balance sheets.  They may feel legalization of Internet poker may reduce their profits.  On Tuesday 9 February, Internet poker will be discussed at the Senate Committee on Governmental Organization hearing.  Poker Law Bulletin will keep a close eye on the latest news from California.