Phil Ivey Inks Deal With California Tribal Casino Online Poker Room

Written by :

Ace King

Published on :

9 July, 2013

PokerFuse.com is reporting that poker pro Phil Ivey has entered into a deal to act as front man for the Pala band of Mission Indians new online poker room.

The Tribe is based out of California. That state has been attempting to legalize Web poker but, ironically, the Tribal casinos have shot down all previous attempts.

The new online poker venture, utilizing Realtime Edge Software (RTE), would go live for real money play only after legislation is passed in the state.

Pala Interactive was created to oversee the new website with former PartyGaming CEO Jim Ryan acting as CEO.

Specifics of the deal with Ivey were not immediately known.

- Ace King, Gambling911.com

SpinBlitz Sweepstakes Casino Reviews August 2026

SpinBlitz was previously known as Scratchful before rebranding in 2024.

LeBron James’ Next Team Speculation is Driving Huge Action at Prediction Markets

LeBron James Next Team betting markets have so far generated over $200 million just on Kalshi.

Trial Continues for One Time Exec of Malta's BestPlay Gaming Ltd Charged With Complicity in Journalist Assassination

Trial Continues for One Time Exec Tied to Malta's BestPlay Gaming Ltd Charged With Complicity in Journalist Assassination

Businessman Yorgen Fenech who once had ties to Malta's BestPlay Gaming Ltd is on trial accused of complicity in journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia voluntary homicide and criminal association.

Can't Play With Kalshi From Washington State - WTF?

Judge John McHale of the King County Superior Court said the state showed "a likelihood of actual and substantial injury to Washington consumers from illegal gambling activities" if no injunction (against Kalshi) were issued.