A bill that would give standing for California Indian tribes to sue cardrooms to resolve their issues regarding the legality of cardroom table games is on the move. And cardrooms are going on the offensive before any further action is taken.
As the 2024 California legislative session began last week, SB 549 was assigned out of Rules purgatory and into the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee.
In anticipation of a committee hearing at the end of this month, more than 200 cardroom supporters gathered Tuesday in front of the Capitol Building in Sacramento.
“SB 549 is unnecessary and puts at stake the budgets of dozens of primarily underserved cities across the state during a $30+ billion state budget shortfall and recession,” said Kyle Kirkland, president of the California Gaming Association.
