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CA Tribal Casinos Get Petition Extension But Will It Lead To What They Want?

Tribal casinos won their bid to extend the time for the sports betting amendment petition that might be on the ballot for Californians in 2022. Read More

Posted on: July 2, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Open, Closed And Open Again: Parkwest Welcomes Players After COVID-19 Case

Parkwest Casino Lotus card room in Sacremento County, which closed after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19, is open again. Read More

Posted on: June 30, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Coronavirus Leaves CA Lottery Short On Scratch-Off Tickets

With a shortage on scratch-off tickets and declining Powerball and Mega Millions sales, the CA Lotter yis struggling as a result of the coronavirus. Read More

Posted on: June 28, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Once Again, Efforts To Legalize Sports Betting In CA Done For The Year

The battle between tribal casinos and CA cardrooms over sports betting is over for this year, as the bill sponsor has pulled the legislation. Read More

Posted on: June 23, 2020 | | Derek Helling

CA Judge Sides With Flynt That CA Cardroom Licensing Laws Are Problematic

A court ruling in Larry Flynt's CA cardroom lawsuit sides with the Hustler mogul that current laws unfairly interfere with his business plans. Read More

Posted on: June 22, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

After Long COVID-19 Closures, LA Cardrooms Reopen

Four Los Angeles cardrooms reopened on June 19 after more than two months of closures related to the coronavirus. A fifth, Hollywood Park, reopens Monday. Read More

Posted on: June 20, 2020 | | Kate Rowland

The 2020 Triple Crown Starts Saturday With The Belmont Stakes

Belmont Stakes is at the start of the Triple Crown because of coronavirus. Tiz The Law is the favorite for the Saturday horse race. Read More

Posted on: June 18, 2020 | | Alex Payton

Both LA NBA Teams Favorites To Hoist The Championship Trophy

Both LA NBA franchises are favorites to win the NBA Championship, even if the revamped postseason plans may erase some of the home-field advantage. Read More

Posted on: June 12, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Tribal Casinos Seek More Time For Ballot Initiative That Could Redefine Sports Betting

A new tribal sports betting lawsuit filed in California's capital Tuesday could result in several different scenarios if successful. Read More

Posted on: June 10, 2020 | | Derek Helling

California Sports Betting Is Still Alive After Another Committee Hearing

If the full California Senate voting on a sports betting bill is the drama, then the overture is now playing. A Senate committee has put the amendment proposal in position for such consideration. The CA Senate Appropriations Committee moved SCA 6 to the “suspense file” in its meeting on Tuesday afternoon. The bill that could […] Read More

Posted on: June 9, 2020 | | Derek Helling