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California votes on legalized sports betting in November, 2022

Online California Sports Betting Initiative Deemed Eligible For November Ballot

The CA Secretary of State announced Monday that the sports betting measure backed by seven companies looking to operate online sportsbooks in California accumulated enough valid signatures to qualify on a random count.

Posted on: June 27, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Santa Anita Park Turns Around Safety Record

In three years, Santa Anita Park has completely turned its safety record around after having to shut down early in 2019.

Posted on: June 27, 2022 | | JR Duren

Fresno city leaders are urging a "no" vote on the Tribal Sports Wagering Act

Fresno City Leaders Urge ‘No’ Vote On Tribal Sports Betting Measure

Fresno city leaders are urging a "no" vote on the tribal gaming act. They say it would devastate communities.

Posted on: June 24, 2022 | | JR Duren

Editorial opinion on legal sports betting protections

Editorial: Why Legalizing California Sports Betting Will Protect Consumers – If Done Responsibly

The potential for legalized sports betting in California comes with a corresponding need for gambling companies to protect their customers.

Posted on: June 23, 2022 | | Bill Pascrell, III

Technologies Fuel Expansion Of Online Gambling

Key technologies are fueling the transition to online gambling, including advances in AI, virtual reality and blockchain tech.

Posted on: June 22, 2022 | | Rashid Mohamed

Newsom signed a compact which allows gambling on land near Bakersfield

Newsom Signs Accord To Allow Gambling Near Bakersfield

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a compact this week which allows gambling on land near Bakersfield in Kern County.

Posted on: June 17, 2022 | | Rashid Mohamed

Signature Verification Going Well For California Online Sports Betting Initiative

With two weeks remaining to verify signatures, the online sports betting initiative backed by operators is on pace to qualify.

Posted on: June 15, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Police Raid Suspected Slap Houses In Orange County

Santa Ana Police raided several suspected OC slap houses and arrested 9 in the early morning hours of May 25.

Posted on: June 7, 2022 | | Rashid Mohamed

Mechoopda Tribe Breaks Ground On New Northern California Casino

A new casino near Chico is on schedule to open in a year. The Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria will run the casino.

Posted on: June 5, 2022 | | Rashid Mohamed

California Horse Racing Fair Season Kicks Off In Mid-June

The 2022 Northern California horse racing fair season kicks off on Friday, June 17, at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton.

Posted on: June 3, 2022 | | Andrew Champagne

Online California Sports Betting Initiative Deemed Eligible For November Ballot

Santa Anita Park Turns Around Safety Record

Fresno City Leaders Urge ‘No’ Vote On Tribal Sports Betting Measure

Editorial: Why Legalizing California Sports Betting Will Protect Consumers – If Done Responsibly

Technologies Fuel Expansion Of Online Gambling

Newsom Signs Accord To Allow Gambling Near Bakersfield

Signature Verification Going Well For California Online Sports Betting Initiative

Police Raid Suspected Slap Houses In Orange County

Mechoopda Tribe Breaks Ground On New Northern California Casino

California Horse Racing Fair Season Kicks Off In Mid-June

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