That being said, it is all down to financial implications. Attempts to launch California online gambling haven’t been successful, though California voters will decide in November 2022 whether to legalize sports betting. And that obviously damages the prospect for online poker as well.Ĭalifornia has complex gambling legislation, which makes matters worse. While some states have moved forward with legislation regarding online gambling, that hasn’t been the case for California. For now, it seems that Golden State residents won’t be able to enjoy internet poker and online poker rooms any time soon. Online poker in California seems to be a distant dream at best.