The
people of the State of California declare that poker is a great American game
with deep roots in this country. Throughout history, presidents, generals,
members of Congress, Supreme Court justices and average citizens have enjoyed
playing poker.
The
people of California declare that, unlike casino gambling, poker is a game of
skill. It is a game of patience, mathematics, psychology, and observation.
Individual players have control over the progression of the game, and their
actions can affect a favorable outcome. Unlike games of chance, individuals can
learn to improve their play and, through their own efforts, become more skilled
than their opponents.
Poker
is a community game, where the “house” is not your competition.
The
people of the State of California further declare that simply putting the word
“Internet” in front of poker does not change the historic qualities of the
game.
The
people of the State of California recognize that a number of online poker sites
exist today, that these online poker sites are extremely profitable, and that
large numbers of Californians play at these sites.
The
people of the State of California further declare that money that is leaving
California for these sites would be of greater benefit to California if kept in
California.
