Matthew Kredell, Author at Play CA

Arizona Sports Betting Legislation Making Fast Progress In Phoenix

One week after introduction, companion bills to authorize retail and mobile sports betting for Native American tribes and professional sports operations in Arizona advanced through committee.

Posted on: February 10, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Despite Dismissal Of Lawsuit, Tribes Not Done Fighting Against California Cardrooms

Representatives of California cardrooms and tribes respond to US appeals court ruling against requiring the state to take action against cardrooms.

Posted on: December 15, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Tribal Initiative Nears 2022 Ballot, Opening Door For California Sports Betting

After coronavirus delays and two extensions, California tribes submitted 1.4 million signatures to get their sports betting initiative on the 2022 ballot.

Posted on: December 11, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Board Of Supervisors Get An Earful After Forcing Los Angeles Cardrooms To Close

After the Board of Supervisors forced seven cardrooms in Los Angeles County to close, officials from three cities urged the Board to reverse course.

Posted on: November 30, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

No Late-Night Gaming At California Cardrooms As State Installs Curfew

California cardrooms can't offer late-night gaming for a month as state tries to curtail rising COVID cases. Some tribal casinos also are closing overnight.

Posted on: November 25, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

‘Pent-Up’ Gamblers Flock To Outdoor California Cardrooms, Revenues Spike

Two more California cardrooms reopened for outdoor gaming, and one reopened indoors as county coronavirus rates continue to decline.

Posted on: September 23, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Tribes Get More Time On CA Sports Betting Ballot Initiative

With signature gathering still difficult because of coronavirus-related restrictions, tribes got another extension for the CA sports betting ballot initiative.

Posted on: September 16, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Find Out How Close Your Local California Cardroom Is To Reopening

State guidance on outdoor operations should help more California cardrooms get approval to reopen for outdoor gaming at the local level.

Posted on: September 11, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

One California Cardroom Set To Reopen Indoor Gaming Tuesday

Redding's Casino Club will reopen Tuesday, becoming the first California cardroom to host indoor gaming in the governor's "Blueprint for a Safer Economy."

Posted on: September 10, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

New County Coronavirus Tiers Give California Cardrooms Path To Reopen

With COVID-19 numbers in California improving, Gov. Gavin Newsom gave updates for the reopening of indoor operations in various sectors, including gaming.

Posted on: August 28, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell