“A heated battle is brewing between thousands of online poker players and California’s largest land-based casino. It began in July when Commerce Casino Vice President Tom Malkasian voiced his opposition to current proposals to legalize Internet gambling in testimony before the House Financial Service Committee. And Commerce Casino isn’t alone. Many land-based casinos vehemently oppose legalization, largely out of fear of increased online competition. Those fears are misplaced.” (09/02/10)