Martin Derbyshire has more than ten years of experience reporting on the poker, online gambling, and land-based casino industries for a variety of publications including Bluff Magazine, PokerNews, and PokerListings. He has traveled extensively, attending tournaments and interviewing major players in the gambling world.
Posts by Martin Derbyshire
California Sports Betting 2026
Is sports betting legal in California? Explore legal DFS and sweepstakes options, plus updates on the future of online & retail sportsbooks.
Daily Fantasy Sports in California
A complete guide to Daily Fantasy Sports in California. Draft your dream team, compete for cash prizes, and put your sports knowledge to the test.
MGM-GVC Ink Thunder Valley Online Poker, Casino, Sports Betting Deal
Thunder Valley Casino Resort operators have struck a deal with MGM and GVC to run online poker, online casino games, and retail and mobile sports betting.
Sports Betting Proposal Includes Other Gambling Expansion Measures
The Legislative Analyst's Office says Californians for Sports Betting is proposing several gambling expansion initiatives alongside legal sports betting.
California Online Poker Player Makes Dream Come True On Global Poker
California's Thomas ‘tdubz224’ Walters took down a special edition of the Global Poker Sunday Scrimmage with double the guaranteed prize pool.
Santa Rosa’s Brett Murray Wins Again At Thunder Valley WSOPC Stop
Santa Rosa's Brett Murray took down the Main Event during last week's World Series of Poker Circuit stop at Thunder Valley Casino Resort outside Sacramento.