Which Way, L.A.?

Gambling Control

Gambling is only a little bit legal in California- but it's worth billions of dollars and many months of political wrangling. The state and federal governments are ganging up on Native American slot machines- and the legislature is taking another long look at card clubs.

By Warren Olney • May 6, 1997 • 1 min read

Roger Dunstan: Assist Dir, Cal Research Bureau, State Library, Researched gaming in CA Lisa Kalustian: Deputy Press Secretary, Governor's Office Richard Milanovich: Tribal Chairman, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla (Ca-wee-ah) Indians Howard Dickstein: Partner, Dickstein and Merin, Lawyer representing Pala Band tribe Roger Dunstan: Assist Dir, Cal Research Bureau, State Library, Researched gaming in CA Assemblywoman Debra Ortiz: Co-author of bill calling for much more auth and manpower for dept of justice to reg card rooms. Democrat, District 9 (Sacramento) Dick Floyd: Assemblyman opposed to card club regulation bill, Democrat, Wilmington Rod Blonien: Lobbyist for the Commerce Club, seeking passage of regulation for card clubs, in support of reg but have problems with Ortiz bill Ray Fisher: President of Police CommissionDan Walters: Sacramento Bee columnist, can talk about lottery and other gaming issues

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Which Way, L.A.?

Gambling Control

Gambling is only a little bit legal in California- but it's worth billions of dollars and many months of political wrangling. The state and federal governments are ganging up on Native American slot machines- and the legislature is taking another long look at card clubs.

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Which Way, L.A.?

Gambling Control

Gambling is only a little bit legal in California- but it's worth billions of dollars and many months of political wrangling. The state and federal governments are ganging up on Native American slot machines- and the legislature is taking another long look at card clubs.

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