California Card Rooms Archives

Josh Pollock wins WPT Legends of Poker in Southern California

Joshua Pollock Wins California’s Only World Poker Tour Event In 2022

The two-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner added a WPT title and $573,350 to his resume with a win at California's only WPT stop.

Posted on: September 2, 2022 | | Steven Schult

Card Room Challenge Of California Sports Betting Initiative Dismissed Again

California card rooms faced strike two in their attempt to keep the tribal sports betting initiative from reaching the ballot.

Posted on: May 3, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Cardrooms in California victorious against Tribes

Court Dismisses Tribes’ Suit Giving California Card Rooms A Victory

On October 28, 2021, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, based in San Diego, affirmed an appeal from the Superior Court of San Diego County. The decision allows California card rooms to continue offering the games that they have, in some cases, been offering for decades. Tribes vs. California card rooms […]

Posted on: November 16, 2021 | | John Holden

Bay101 Casino, City Of San Jose Settlement Could Lead To Gambling Expansion

Because of a Bay101 lawsuit settlement with the city of San Jose, California, the cardroom might expand its operations in the near future.

Posted on: October 1, 2020 | | Derek Helling

‘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

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

Artichoke Joe’s Joins Group Of California Cardrooms Opening Outdoors

Artichoke Joe's cardroom is welcoming players again in a new outdoor venue aimed to put employees back to work and keep everyone safe.

Posted on: September 9, 2020 | | Derek Helling

San Jose City Council Tells Cardroom Operators They Can Go Play Outside

The city council nearly unanimously approved San Jose cardrooms' outdoor reopening plans on Tuesday, clearing the way for two more facilities to open up.

Posted on: September 2, 2020 | | Derek Helling

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