State Run Online Poker To Pay For Roads ?

Tony Sandstrom, of San Diego, is circulating a grassroots, statewide initiative to create a California owned and operated internet poker site. The profits from this would go to the State of California as well as to, counties, cities, and towns for to repair highways, roads, and streets. Some profits would also be earmarked for to the California Gambling Addition Fund to treat those with gambling problems. “The politicians will not be permitted to divert these funds,” said Sandstrom.

A California owned online poker site, according to Sandstrom, would be safe and generates revenues to benefit all Californians.

Sandstrom, an online player himself, was inspired to write the initiative when the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was rammed through Congress as a rider attached to the must pass Port Security Act.

The California Teachers Association opposes the measure, fearing a decrease in funds from lottery. Because few lottery play poker, Sandstrom believes the impact on lottery revenues would be insignificant.

Indian tribes are taking a wait and see approach. This initiative gives the right to the State and federally recognized Indian tribes to reach a mutually satisfactory arrangement regarding online poker sites.

Link to the site - http://www.caonlinepoker.org