Tribal Online Casino Drawing The Attention Of State Regulators

The state of California is intent on being a leader in the field of casino gambling. They have expanded their casino offerings and are continuing to negotiate to bring more casinos to the state.

The Pauma Band of Mission Indians, however, may have gone to far and taken the law into their own hands. They have launched an online casino that is drawing criticism from state regulators.

The casino claims they are not violating any laws with the online casino because no money is being exchanged. Regulators though believe that the casino may be operating without the proper licensing.

"They would need to be vetted by the Bureau of Gambling Control and approved by the Gambling Control Commission before they begin to play the games," said Executive Director of Stand Up For California, Cheryl Schmit.

Stand Up For California is an Internet watchdog group that helps ensure that all licenses are up to date for online sites. The tribe still believes they are operating their website legally. They also are already running these sites in other states.

What the casino does is give gamblers a card at their casino. The player can then go home and play in their online casino and accumulate points, which can then be redeemed at

September 7, 2008
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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