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A photo of a patron lighting a cigarette on a story about a Agua Caliente Palm Springs Casino reintroducing smoking on its floor.

Agua Caliente Palm Springs Returns Smoking Onto Gaming Floor. Why?

After receiving requests from patrons, one California casino has reversed its ban on smoking and will now allow it on the gaming floor.

Posted on: October 19, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Photo of a silver medal, an economic graphic and an outline of California on a story about the state's economic impact.

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

When it comes to economic impact from casinos, California ranks second in the US, according to a recent survey by the AGA.

Posted on: October 18, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Photo of a powerball ticket pencil on a story about a winning jackpot ticket sold in California

Winning $1.7B Powerball Jackpot Ticket Sold In SoCal … Again!

Southern California becoming the hotbed for massive Powerball jackpot winners, as the latest winning ticket was sold there.

Posted on: October 13, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Photo of rendering of potential new Win-River Casino in California on story on possible relocation.

Win-River Casino’s Bid To Build I-5 Resort Gets Boost From New Compact

Win-River Casino's plans to build a new, bigger casino resort off I-5 in Redding got a big boost from a new compact signed with the state.

Posted on: October 11, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Where Fliff Lawsuit Stands In California, And What It Means For Bettors

A judge has ruled that a California man's case against online social sports betting company Fliff will be settled by arbitration. What does that mean?

Posted on: October 6, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Photo of the new bar in the high-limit slots room at Morongo Casino.

$100K In Giveaways Up For Grabs At Morongo’s New High-Limit Slots Room

Southern CA's Morongo Casino celebrates grand opening of high-limit slots rooms with $100,000 in cash prizes.

Posted on: October 5, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Graphic of state of California, poker chips and October 2023 on story about monthly poker calendar.

$3 Million-Plus Guaranteed At California Poker Tournaments In October 2023

There's more than $3 million up for grabs in poker tournaments happening across the state of California in October.

Posted on: October 3, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Graphic of a cross-through circle over a blackjack table for story on ban in California

Blackjack Busted Under Proposed California Card Room Regulations

California regulators are drafting rules for card rooms across the state. The new rules would ban blackjack from being played.

Posted on: October 2, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Photo of the land a proposed Sonoma County casino would sit on.

Detractors Discuss Sonoma County Casino Proposal At Hearing

A hearing to discuss the environmental impact of a proposed casino resort in Sonoma County was held by the BIA this week.

Posted on: September 28, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Photo of football player depicting story on sports gambling initiatives in 2024 for CA.

With California Sports Betting Initiatives Unlikely In 2024, What’s Next?

Sports betting legalization in California seems unlikely for 2024 with no new proposals set to go on the ballot.

Posted on: September 25, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Agua Caliente Palm Springs Returns Smoking Onto Gaming Floor. Why?

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

Winning $1.7B Powerball Jackpot Ticket Sold In SoCal … Again!

Win-River Casino’s Bid To Build I-5 Resort Gets Boost From New Compact

Where Fliff Lawsuit Stands In California, And What It Means For Bettors

$100K In Giveaways Up For Grabs At Morongo’s New High-Limit Slots Room

$3 Million-Plus Guaranteed At California Poker Tournaments In October 2023

Blackjack Busted Under Proposed California Card Room Regulations

Detractors Discuss Sonoma County Casino Proposal At Hearing

With California Sports Betting Initiatives Unlikely In 2024, What’s Next?

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

Bet365 Finds a Way Into California With New Fantasy Sports Platform

California Court Pauses Blackjack Rule Changes, Cardrooms Prevail

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