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California Gaming Association names Tej Baath as new executive director.

Tej Baath Named Executive Director of California Gaming Association

Tej Baath takes over as the executive director of the California Gaming Association at a critical time for cardrooms across the state

Posted on: April 7, 2026 | | P.L. West

Those opposed to banning blackjack and baccarat at California cardrooms testified this week.

California Bureau Takes Public Testimony on Potential Blackjack Ban in Cardrooms

California regulators held a hearing on Thursday regarding opposition to AG Ron Bonta's plans to ban blackjack in cardrooms.

Posted on: May 29, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

California Cardrooms Might Lose Baccarat, Blackjack, and Other Games If Tribes Prevail in Court

California tribes have immediately exercised their legislated one-time right to challenge the legality of cardroom casino games in court.

Posted on: January 7, 2025 | | Matthew Lomon

Photo of a poker dealer on a story about a California tribal leader writing a column against card rooms in the state.

Tribal Gaming Chair Pens Criticism Of California Card Rooms

California tribal gaming chair criticizes card rooms in editorial supporting measure that would allow tribes to sue operators.

Posted on: October 20, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

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

Hotly Contested California Sports Betting Bill Advances Out Of Committee

The bill to allow sports betting in CA moved forward Tuesday, but not without strong opposition from the state's tribal casinos.

Posted on: June 3, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Poker table represents Senate Bill 549, which could eliminate CA card rooms

Cardrooms Protest Potential California Bill SB 549

Cardrooms might be eliminated if a new bill ends up passing. Leaders from various cities gathered to protest the bill.

Posted on: July 9, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

A picture of lawsuit paperwork for a story about a bill that would allow CA tribes to sue cardrooms made progress in the legislature.

Bill Allowing Tribes To Sue Cardrooms Sees Movement in CA Legislature

The Tribal Declaratory Relief Act of 2023 heads to the California Assembly’s Governmental Organization Committee after months of review.

Posted on: January 20, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

A photo of the U.S. Congress during the 2018 State of the Union address for a story about a CA cardroom owner running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

California Cardroom Owner Makes Bid For U.S. Congressional Seat

Kyle Kirkland, owner of Club One Casino in Fresno, said he will run for the U.S. Congressional seat for California's 20th district.

Posted on: January 6, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

A picture of a blackjack game in progress for a story about how California card rooms found a way to spread table games without breaking state law.

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

To offer otherwise banned games, Casino M8trix, and other card rooms use a third party to facilitate payouts with bettors.

Posted on: November 15, 2023 | | Cheryl Coward

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