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End of Year Checklist: Confirm or Update Address with Licensing

As the year comes to a close, here is a helpful reminder for you as a professional or business owner. Confirm or Update Your Address with Licensing Each and every licensing department, board, bureau, commission, or otherwise agency, in the state of California, has a requirement that you maintain current Read more…

By Steve Simas, 5 yearsDecember 13, 2017 ago
Administrative Law

Simas & Associates, Ltd. Welcomes Heather Hoganson as Of Counsel

On December 1, 2017, Simas & Associates, Ltd. entered into an Of Counsel relationship with long time counsel for the State of California, Heather F. C. Hoganson.  "I have known Heather personally and professionally for a long time," explained firm owner and founder, Steven L. Simas. "I jumped at the Read more…

By Steve Simas, 5 yearsDecember 13, 2017 ago
Gambling Law

Introduction to Sweepstakes Law

Gambling is again on the forefront of the public conscious as a number of states have recently taken notice to the proliferation of fantasy sports – and daily fantasy sports in particular. Many of the states are staking their position on the lack of skill required to prevail in fantasy Read more…

By Steve Simas, 7 yearsNovember 30, 2015 ago
Administrative Law

Fantasy Football is Not Gambling

With the increased popularity (or more likely, increased amount of advertising) of daily fantasy leagues, it is important to remind people that participating in fantasy leagues for any sport is not presently illegal. That is right – it is NOT ILLEGAL, contrary to popular assumption. The Unlawful Internet Gambling and Read more…

By Steve Simas, 7 yearsSeptember 28, 2015 ago
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Why are Internet Cafés Getting Shutdown?

Everyday, it appears that local, state, or even federal authorities are engaging in raids and shutting down Internet cafés. Why? Well, there is nothing inherently illegal about a normal Internet café. They are just locations that provide access to the Internet for a fee. They oftentimes sell coffee, soft drinks, and Read more…

By Steve Simas, 9 yearsMay 16, 2014 ago
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California's Expansion into Gambling Continues

Two bills presently in a hold pattern in the California legislature have been boosted by the results of a recent field poll.  Legalizing sports betting is favored by 58 percent of all registered voters – a 23 percentage-point margin over opponents – receiving thumbs up from both genders and all age groups, Read more…

By Steve Simas, 11 yearsJuly 30, 2012 ago
Gambling Law

Are You Playing Poker Next to a Cardroom Employee?

The California Gambling Control Commission (“Commission”) acts as the regulatory body over: Gambling establishments (cardrooms), and over all persons or things having to do with the operations of gambling establishments, Proposition Players, and Tribal casinos, pursuant to the Commission’s authority under the Tribal-State Gaming Compacts. The Commission is responsible for Read more…

By Steve Simas, 11 yearsJuly 16, 2012 ago
Uncategorized

Online Poker’s Bad Beat

Many Americans have nightmares around April 15th, which is of course our unforgiving tax deadline.  For US-based online poker players, April 15th, 2011, also known as “Black Friday,” was dreadful for a different reason. Without warning, US players woke up to find themselves barred from logging on to any of Read more…

By Steve Simas, 11 yearsApril 5, 2012 ago
Uncategorized

Don't Forget to Check New ID's!

It’s been one year since DMV starting issuing the new Driver Licenses and ID cards with a vertical layout for persons under 21. This is an important identification tool for licensees and employees of cardrooms and bars or convenience stores.  Strict age rules apply to sales of cigarettes, lottery tickets, Read more…

By Steve Simas, 11 yearsOctober 10, 2011 ago
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