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A picture of a handshake for a story about how partnerships could change the outlook for California sports betting prospects.

Tribal-Commercial Partnerships Are Best Bet For CA Sports Betting

There's no sports betting in CA for yet another March Madness, but partnerships between tribes and commercial operators could change that.

Posted on: March 27, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

Shohei Ohtani during one of the Dodgers' first 2024 games in Korea.

Interpreter For LA Dodgers Star Allegedly Stole Millions For Illegal Sports Betting

The interpreter for the star baseball player is accused of stealing money from him to place illegal bets with a SoCal bookmaker.

Posted on: March 22, 2024 | | P.L. West

FanDuel president shares path forward for CA sports betting legalization

FanDuel Exec Offers Humble Reflection, Path Forward For Legalizing CA Sports Betting

FanDuel's president, Christian Genetsk, shared lessons learned and offered ideas on what it will take to move sports betting forward in CA.

Posted on: March 14, 2024 | | P.L. West

A picture of a mirror with Maine and California for a story about California mimicking Maine's online casino plan.

Could Maine’s Path To Online Casinos Be A Blueprint For California?

Maine's tribal presence in its gaming industry resembles California's. It could make sense for lawmakers to mimic Maine's online casino plan.

Posted on: March 8, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

Rendering of Shiloh Resort & Casino for a story on Koi Nation's ongoing, controversial fight to build the tribal casino in Sonoma County

Inside Koi Nation’s Ongoing, Controversial Fight To Build Shiloh Resort & Casino

PlayCA talked with Koi Nation leadership and did thorough research for an explainer on the fight for Shiloh Resort & Casino in Sonoma County.

Posted on: February 15, 2024 | | Andrew Bain

A picture of a 'closed' sign for a story about regulators shuttering a CA cardroom.

Gaming Regulators Shut Down CA Cardroom Over Unpaid Licensing Fees

California regulators have forced the closure of a cardroom in Downieville because of unpaid licensing fees.

Posted on: February 9, 2024 | | Mike Breen

A picture of hands being held for a story about how CA gaming regulators are focusing on building relationships in the coming years.

CA Gaming Regulators To Focus More On Stakeholder Relationship Building

The California Gambling Control Commission's 2024-27 strategic plan includes efforts to build stronger relationships with its stakeholders.

Posted on: January 30, 2024 | | C.J. Pierre

A picture of puzzle pieces fitting together for a story about the partnership between Station Casinos and a CA tribe, and their new casino

Station Casinos Re-Enters CA Thanks To Partnership With Tribe

The North Fork Rancheria tribe partnered with the Vegas-based company for a new casino in Madera County to be built later this year.

Posted on: January 29, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

Latest Drive For Legal CA Sports Betting Comes To Screeching Halt

The backers behind the 2024 CA sports betting ballot initiative stopped their signature-gathering efforts because of tribal opposition.

Posted on: January 23, 2024 | | C.J. Pierre

A picture of the phrase "arbitration" for a story about how the lawsuit over Fliff sportsbook was sent there by a CA judge.

Fliff Sportsbook Lawsuit In California Heads To Arbitration

Fliff, a social sports gaming app, was facing a class action lawsuit. Fliff wanted it moved to arbitration and a judge agreed.

Posted on: January 22, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

Tribal-Commercial Partnerships Are Best Bet For CA Sports Betting

Interpreter For LA Dodgers Star Allegedly Stole Millions For Illegal Sports Betting

FanDuel Exec Offers Humble Reflection, Path Forward For Legalizing CA Sports Betting

Could Maine’s Path To Online Casinos Be A Blueprint For California?

Inside Koi Nation’s Ongoing, Controversial Fight To Build Shiloh Resort & Casino

Gaming Regulators Shut Down CA Cardroom Over Unpaid Licensing Fees

CA Gaming Regulators To Focus More On Stakeholder Relationship Building

Station Casinos Re-Enters CA Thanks To Partnership With Tribe

Latest Drive For Legal CA Sports Betting Comes To Screeching Halt

Fliff Sportsbook Lawsuit In California Heads To Arbitration

CNIGA: ‘Hard Not To Be Offended’ By 2024 CA Sports Betting Initiatives

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

The Silver State? California No. 2 In Economic Impact From Casinos

Tej Baath Named Executive Director of California Gaming Association

What Kalshi’s Troubles in AZ and NV Mean for California Players

GiddyUp Points To New Path For Casino-Style Play In California

Former Presidential Advisor Proposes State Regulation of Prediction Markets

DraftKings Super App Extends Sports Prediction Markets Into California

New Blackjack Rules Could Cripple California Cardrooms

How California Fans Can Get in on the Pro Football Championship

Fliff Superstars Arrives in California in Time for Super Bowl 60

PrizePicks Opens Prediction Market in California

NCAA Calls for Halt to Prediction Markets on College Sports Until Better Safeguards