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Vallejo ‘Mega-Casino’ Plans On Hold Pending Interior Review

The US Dept. of the Interior has temporarily revoked authorization for gaming on a tract held by the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians

Posted on: April 1, 2025 | | Derek Helling

Docks in Vallejo California

Three California Groups Levy Lawsuits To Deter Scotts Valley Casino Plans

Three different Indigenous Peoples Groups within California’s borders are challenging the US Department of the Interior in a pair of lawsuits over its decision to take land into trust for a tribal casino that the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians plans to build. Two of the three groups initiating the litigation operate their own […]

Posted on: March 27, 2025 | | Derek Helling

Tug of war signifies opposition mounting against Solano County casino proposal

Opposition Grows Over Tribe’s Casino Plans in Solano County

The proposed casino project in Solano County continues to draw opposition, the latest from neighboring tribes and the California governor.

Posted on: August 30, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

Gov. Gavin Newsom, who recently signed three new CA tribal gaming compacts

Tribes Sign Compacts To Operate Casinos In California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed compacts with two Native American tribes that will allow them to operate casinos on their lands.

Posted on: August 16, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

People playing cards around the table signifies CA card room bill

Bill Would Open Door To Tribal Lawsuits Against Cardrooms In California

California Senate Bill 549 would allow tribes to sue cardroom operators in the state over what tribes call illegal practices.

Posted on: April 18, 2024 | | Andrew Bain

FanDuel CEO Amy Howe at California Indian Gaming Association Conference

FanDuel CEO Admits California Tribes Must Support Any Sports Betting Effort

In a panel discussion at the premier tribal gaming convention, FanDuel CEO Amy Howe said tribes must lead any sports betting effort in CA.

Posted on: April 15, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward