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Image of person playing a slot machine, which is among the gambling options at the 14 gas station casinos — or gasinos — in California

California ‘Gasinos’ Make Up Big Chunk Of All Gasino Gaming In The US

Gas station casinos, or gasinos, are scattered across California, which is home to nearly one-fifth of the gasino gaming options in the US.

Posted on: December 21, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

A picture of a "nope" sign for a story about how the tribes don't support the CA sports betting initiatives.

CA Tribal Association Calls For Withdrawal Of Sports Betting Initiatives

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association has called upon backers of the two 2024 sports betting initiatives to withdraw them.

Posted on: December 15, 2023 | | Steven Schult

Tejon Indian Tribe Breaks Ground On $600 Million Hard Rock Casino Hotel

The Tejon Indian Tribe officially broke ground today on the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon, located just south of Bakersfield.

Posted on: December 14, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

A picture of a protest for a story about California card room employees protesting against new legislation.

Employees Protest Bill That Could Allow Tribes To Sue Card Rooms

A group of card room employees protested a new bill that could open their employers up to lawsuits from Native American tribes.

Posted on: December 11, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

A picture of a list for a satirical story about what could happen before CA sports betting launches.

5 Things That Will Happen Before CA Sports Betting Launches

With how bleak it appears in the near term, CJ Pierre thinks there will be a father-son duo in the NBA before CA sports betting launches.

Posted on: December 8, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

The California Attorney General's office investigation into the legality of daily fantasy sports

CA Attorney General Eying Daily Fantasy Sports Operators

Following a request from a lawmaker, the California AG will write an opinion on whether DFS sites are legal under California law.

Posted on: November 28, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

Job interviews for the new California tribal casino near Chico.

New Northern California Casino Will Add Hundreds Of Jobs To Economy

The Mechoopda Tribe is opening a new casino near Chico. The operation should add several hundred jobs to the local community.

Posted on: November 22, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

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

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association voted unanimously to oppose two proposed California sports betting initiatives.

Posted on: November 17, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

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

CNIGA Chairman Says Road To CA Sports Betting Starts With The Tribes

Shortly after a pair of California sports betting initiatives were filed, tribal leaders said they won't pass without tribal support.

Posted on: November 10, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

California ‘Gasinos’ Make Up Big Chunk Of All Gasino Gaming In The US

CA Tribal Association Calls For Withdrawal Of Sports Betting Initiatives

Tejon Indian Tribe Breaks Ground On $600 Million Hard Rock Casino Hotel

Employees Protest Bill That Could Allow Tribes To Sue Card Rooms

5 Things That Will Happen Before CA Sports Betting Launches

CA Attorney General Eying Daily Fantasy Sports Operators

New Northern California Casino Will Add Hundreds Of Jobs To Economy

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

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

CNIGA Chairman Says Road To CA Sports Betting Starts With The Tribes

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