Industry News Archives - Page 14 of 33

Hall of Fame Jockey Kent Desormeaux Handed A 60-Day Suspension

The suspension, which runs through early-October, is the latest twist in a long saga involving the California horse racing legend.

Posted on: August 15, 2022 | | JR Duren

Major League Baseball Supports Parts of CA Sports Betting Prop. 27

Major League Baseball praised certain parts of the California sports betting ballot initiative, which will be voted on this November.

Posted on: August 12, 2022 | | Andrew Champagne

The Truth About CA Sports Betting Prop. 26 And Horse Racing

Earlier this week, a coalition of animal welfare activists announced its opposition to Prop. 26 and in-person sports betting in California.

Posted on: August 12, 2022 | | Andrew Champagne

Animal activists blast Prop. 26 over its boost to horse racing

Animal Welfare Activists Blast California Sports Betting Prop. 26

Animal activists blast California sports betting Proposition 26 over its boost to horse racing in a press release issued this week by several groups.

Posted on: August 9, 2022 | | JR Duren

Spending soars on California sports betting propositions

Spending Up To $458M For California Sports Betting Propositions; Most Expensive Ever

The two California sports betting propositions already combine as the most expensive ballot questions in the history of American politics.

Posted on: August 9, 2022 | | Steve Friess

California Online Sports Betting Foes Say New Study Affirms Youth Gambling Concerns

The National Council of Problem Gambling indicates that between 60% to 80% of high school students report having gambled for money in the past year. The Council considers 4% to 6% of high schoolers to be addicted to gambling.

Posted on: July 30, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

DraftKings CEO’s Comments Stoke Tribal Fears That Operators Seek CA Online Casino

A tribal spokesman sees comments from DraftKings CEO Jason Robins as proof operators view California Prop. 27 as a step toward online casino.

Posted on: July 21, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

WPT returns to Southern California Casino

World Poker Tour Returns To California With Legends of Poker Main Event

After a brief hiatus, the World Poker Tour returns to Southern California for the Legends of Poker at the Bicycle Casino.

Posted on: July 21, 2022 | | Steven Schult

California Gambling Regulators Will Only Hold Zoom Meetings Until 2023

State gambling regulators are nixing in-person public meetings in favor of virtual participation until next year, according to a formal notice issued last week.

Posted on: July 20, 2022 | | David Danzis