TJ McBride, Author at Play CA

A chile pepper on a chair, representing the launch of HotSeat Jackpot at Harrah's Northern California

Harrah’s Northern California Becomes First Casino In Country To Offer HotSeat Jackpot

Table game players can amp up the excitement by playing HotSeat Jackpot, a daily jackpot drawing only available at Harrah's Northern CA.

Posted on: July 12, 2024 | | TJ McBride

The Timbisha Shoshone Tribe is working to acquire land to build a casino.

Timbisha Shoshone Tribe Acquiring Land in Inyokern for Casino

The Timbisha Shoshone Tribe is working to acquire a 20-acre plot of land in Inyokern in order to build a casino.

Posted on: July 11, 2024 | | TJ McBride

Construction workers' silhouettes, signifying expansion of Sky River Casino

Sky River Casino Shares Details on Expansion Project

Sky River Casino plans to begin work soon on an expansion project that will add parking, a hotel and other amenities in Elk Grove.

Posted on: June 21, 2024 | | TJ McBride

Santa Anita Racetrack in Los Angeles where you can bet the 2024 Kentucky Derby in California

Everything You Need To Know To Bet The 2024 Kentucky Derby In California

FanDuel Racing California looks to be the winner for Californians wanting to get in on the Kentucky Derby wagering action.

Posted on: May 1, 2024 | | TJ McBride

Barona Casino Resort near San Diego could benefit if retail sports betting in CA is legalized in 2026

California Retail Sports Betting Could Hit The Ballot In 2026, Mobile Gaming In 2028

California tribes reportedly are uniting in a bid to bring retail sports betting to the state in 2026, followed by online wagering in 2028.

Posted on: April 4, 2024 | | TJ McBride

A photo of a patron lighting a cigarette on a story about a Agua Caliente Palm Springs Casino reintroducing smoking on its floor.

Agua Caliente Palm Springs Returns Smoking Onto Gaming Floor. Why?

After receiving requests from patrons, one California casino has reversed its ban on smoking and will now allow it on the gaming floor.

Posted on: October 19, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Photo of a silver medal, an economic graphic and an outline of California on a story about the state's economic impact.

The Silver State? California No. 2 In Economic Impact From Casinos

When it comes to economic impact from casinos, California ranks second in the US, according to a recent survey by the AGA.

Posted on: October 18, 2023 | | TJ McBride

FanDuel Looks To Rebuild Relations With California Tribes

Tribes in California say FanDuel is reaching out to improve relations between them after a contentious election in 2022.

Posted on: September 19, 2023 | | TJ McBride

gavel on money in court, where lawyers argue Fliff terms and conditions don't prevent lawsuit

Lawyers: Fliff Terms And Conditions Do Not Prevent California Lawsuit

Plaintiff lawyers argue that social sportsbook Fliff's terms and conditions don't prevent possible class action lawsuit.

Posted on: September 18, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Slots influencer has unveiled a new slot machine game.

Slots Influencer Christopher Debuts New Game At California’s Agua Caliente Casinos

Influencer BCSlots has partnered with Gaming Arts on a new slots machine that can be played in CA exclusively at Agua Caliente casinos.

Posted on: September 15, 2023 | | TJ McBride

TJ McBride

Posts by TJ McBride:

Harrah’s Northern California Becomes First Casino In Country To Offer HotSeat Jackpot

Timbisha Shoshone Tribe Acquiring Land in Inyokern for Casino

Sky River Casino Shares Details on Expansion Project

Everything You Need To Know To Bet The 2024 Kentucky Derby In California

California Retail Sports Betting Could Hit The Ballot In 2026, Mobile Gaming In 2028

Agua Caliente Palm Springs Returns Smoking Onto Gaming Floor. Why?

The Silver State? California No. 2 In Economic Impact From Casinos

FanDuel Looks To Rebuild Relations With California Tribes

Lawyers: Fliff Terms And Conditions Do Not Prevent California Lawsuit

Slots Influencer Christopher Debuts New Game At California’s Agua Caliente Casinos

CNIGA: ‘Hard Not To Be Offended’ By 2024 CA Sports Betting Initiatives

Despite Tribal Exclusivity, Here’s How CA Card Rooms Can Spread Blackjack

The Silver State? California No. 2 In Economic Impact From Casinos

Vallejo City Council Advances Plans For $700 Million Scotts Valley Casino Project

Revamped Poker Room At Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage Casino Opens This Weekend

Head-to-Head Sports Predictions Game Playbawk 2.0 Now Available at Newly-Opened Chicken Ranch Casino

Pechanga Resort Casino Strikes Partnership With Venetian Las Vegas to Establish Shared Loyalty Program

Los Angeles Ranked Best Large City for Sports Fans, If You Don’t Factor in Sports Betting

Genius Sports To Offer Data-Driven Highlights At Rams Games

Global Poker Strengthens Partnership With Scuderia Ferrari Before US Grand Prix

FanDuel Focused On California, Pleased With “Momentum And Progress”

Tribes Could Return Sports Betting To California Ballot As Early As 2026

Governor Signs Bill Giving California Tribes One Shot At Suing Cardrooms