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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

Update on California Sports Betting Initiatives for 2022 Ballot

American Indian tribes currently have a monopoly on casino gambling in California. Sports betting is still illegal in the state, but that could change this year. There are several potential sports betting initiatives on the 2022 ballot. Some could place online sports betting into the hands of the tribes while others open up new gambling […]

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

Fifty Years Ago, College Basketball Was Different

50 Years Ago, Los Angeles Was College Basketball Paradise

Fifty years ago Los Angeles and UCLA were the center focus of the college basketball universe; but times have definitely changed.

Posted on: April 5, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Two Men Plead Guilty in Connection With Illegal Gambling In California

Two Southern California residents plead guilty to running an illegal gambling ring and conspiring to launder money. Court documents reveal that Yosef Yitzchak Beshari, 29, of North Hollywood, and Efraim Journo, 30, of Los Angeles, operated an illegal gambling business involving video slot machines and the sale of online gambling credits throughout Stanislaus, San Joaquin and […]

Posted on: March 31, 2022 | | Play CA Editorial Team

Sports Betting Revenue Could Bring Billions To California, Report Says

California Sports Betting Campaigns Trying To Win Over Voters

Golden State voters will decide the fate of California sports betting at the polls in November. But the battle for favorable public opinion is well underway. In the balance lies what gambling experts predict could be the most lucrative legal sports betting market in the United States. With the potential for as many as four […]

Posted on: March 29, 2022 | | David Danzis

Play Ball In Oakland, But Will The A’s Stay?

In an effort to feel happy at home and stay in Oakland the A’s want to build a new waterfront ballpark along the Oakland Inner Harbor.

Posted on: March 29, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Bob Baffert Runners Change Barns Ahead Of 2022 Kentucky Derby

This year’s Kentucky Derby will be run without one very familiar face: Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. Baffert’s long legal battle with Churchill Downs has led to a 90-day suspension. The suspension stems from Medina Spirit’s positive test after his win in the 2021 Derby. Barring a stay that has not been granted to […]

Posted on: March 25, 2022 | | Andrew Champagne