Oregon Legislators look to close all commercial poker rooms in the state

All of Oregon’s commercial poker rooms could be headed toward closure if the Senate and Gov. Kate Brown sign onto a bill that was passed in the Oregon House last Thursday. HB 2190 (.pdf) which modifies the definition of “social gaming” for purposes of regulation of gambling, passed by a vote of 39-16 with 5 members not voting. The bill was introduced on January 9 and has seen 10 actions now including its move to the Senate President’s desk.

The bill would allow cities and counties such as Portland and Multnomah County, where most of the state’s 2…