Internet Poker Plans

   Casino operators are pushing a legalization bill that could raise hundreds millions of dollars for some states.  Federal law does not prevent states from allowing some forms of Internet gambiling.  Bills to legalize online poker have been introuduced in Iowa, New Jersey, Hawaii, Mississippi, and Florida.  Nevada  can get specific federal permission.  A separate small group of Indian tribes is lobbying to stop the legislation in California, saying it would violate their excissive right to operate certain electronic games and take customers away from casinos.  See also, http://www.wired.com/.