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Ballparks In California Are Unique In Their Own Ways

California’s Major League Ballparks And The Unique Experiences That Make Them Great

Each of California’s Major League ballparks has a distinctive feel- there's something unique about each park. Here's what you need to know.

Posted on: April 18, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Boyd Gaming's New Online Casino Has Over 400 Games

Pala Band Of Mission Indians Sells Pala Interactive To Boyd Gaming For $170 Million

This week, Pala agreed to sell its Pala Interactive Gaming Tech division to Boyd, marking a big win for a tech company less than 10 years old

Posted on: April 14, 2022 | | JR Duren

California Legislature Won’t Pursue Sports Betting Referendum

A spokesman for Sen. Bill Dodd tells PlayCA that he has no plans to introduce a legislative referendum for sports betting this session.

Posted on: April 13, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Santa Anita Derby 1-2 Finishers Headed To Kentucky

The Santa Anita Derby has long been one of the most important Kentucky Derby prep races on the calendar. The 2022 renewal lived up to that billing, and the race’s top two finishers will head to the Blue Grass State this May.

Posted on: April 13, 2022 | | Andrew Champagne

Tribes Target Fresno Mayor’s Support Of California Sports Betting Proposal

A city mayor is the latest political target in the ongoing battle to control legalized sports betting in California.

Posted on: April 12, 2022 | | David Danzis

NCAA Conferences To Sell Player Data As A New Revenue Stream

Two NCAA Conference have entered revenue-stream partnerships to sell conference and player statistical data.

Posted on: April 11, 2022 | | Veronica Sparks

2022 Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund Telethon: Sunday, April 10

Tune into TVG on Sunday, April 10, and help support a worthy cause. The Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund (PDJF) will host one of its flagship fundraising events with the fourth annual PDJF Telethon. PDJF is a non-profit that provides critical assistance to around 60 former jockeys who have suffered devastating on-track injuries. After it was canceled in […]

Posted on: April 8, 2022 | | Play CA Editorial Team

Giants Vs. Dodgers- The Rivalry Of Rivalries

Dodgers And Giants Rivalry Is Unlike Any Other In Sports

if you want to talk about being an integral part of the sports mythology, then Giants versus Dodgers wins. It’s the best rivalry in sports.

Posted on: April 6, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

California Casinos Continue to Expand

After two years of stop and start development, 2022 is the year California casinos go all-in. Celebrity chef restaurants, hotels and a new casino in Elk Grove highlight what looks to be an expansive year for the California gambling industry. A casino entertainment renaissance will follow as state health officials relax COVID-19 mitigation efforts. Elk Grove’s […]

Posted on: April 6, 2022 | | Play CA Editorial Team

Why Can’t We Play Craps in California?

Gambling is prevalent in the Golden State, with casinos in California generating billions in revenue every year. Casino-goers can enjoy an eclectic range of popular betting options, including poker, blackjack and slot machines. Despite numerous gambling options, craps remain conspicuously absent at California casinos. Here’s a closer look at why this popular game is banned in […]

Posted on: April 5, 2022 | | Play CA Editorial Team