Posts by Sarah Sheikh
Hard Rock Casino Tejon Breaks Ground on Expansion Worth More Than $725 Million
Hard Rock Casino Tejon’s next phase will add a 406-room hotel, 900 slot machines, convention space and a spa, with an anticipated summer 2028 opening.
California Judge Denies VGW Arbitration Bid in Spouses’ Lawsuit
A Northern District of California judge denied VGW’s arbitration and jurisdiction motions in a lawsuit seeking recovery of spouses’ alleged gambling losses. VGW has appealed.
Utah sues Kalshi as founder raises prospect of Supreme Court fight
Utah is seeking to remove Kalshi from the state and recover money for residents, while the company argues its event contracts fall under federal authority.
California Tribal Casino Revenue-Sharing Changes Face Scrutiny
A commentary argues that California compact renegotiations shifted tribal casino payments away from the General Fund, raising questions about revenue and transparency.
California Column Examines Kalshi and the Divide Over Betting Regulation
A California opinion column contrasts the state’s ban on online sports betting with Kalshi’s federally regulated prediction markets, while noting legal challenges to the platform.
Survey: 45.3% of California Prediction Market Users Trade Against Their Politics
An Action Network survey found 45.3% of California prediction market users reported trading against their own politics for profit, the highest share among qualifying states.
