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Sportsbook Brands Willing To Pony Up Big Bucks As Part Of Third CA Betting Initiative

Seven sportsbooks, including DraftKings and BetMGM are putting up $100 million to back a mobile-only sports betting initiative in California.

Posted on: August 31, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Cities Take Lead In Sports Betting Initiative But How Much Can They Really Do?

California cities are put front and center in a recent sports betting initiative. But how much support can cities give a ballot measure?

Posted on: August 30, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Lucky Lady Card Room Owner Settles Illegal Bookmaking Charges With State

A Lucky Lady Casino and Card Room settlement with California over illegal sports betting charges has left the card room permanently closed.

Posted on: August 24, 2021 | | Derek Helling

What To Make Of This Second CA Sports Betting Ballot Initiative

A new California sports betting initiative begins assembling proponents for mobile sports betting led by cardrooms and cities.

Posted on: August 19, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

NHL Investigating Claims Evander Kane Bet On Hockey

According to Evander Kane's wife Anna, the San Jose Shark has been betting on hockey. The NHL plans to investigate.

Posted on: August 8, 2021 | | Jessica Welman

Could California Tribes File Own Online Sports Betting Initiative?

Faced with the prospect of a competing online sportsbook initiative, California tribes could consider filing a second sports betting measure.

Posted on: July 30, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Tribal Chairman Warns Any Sports Betting Comers Of Doomsday Scenario

CA tribal leader tells anyone considering a competing sports betting initiative that the tribes are willing to see both crash down in flames.

Posted on: July 23, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Early Recall Election Is What Kept Sports Betting Off The 2021 Ballot

An early gubernatorial recall election date will keep CA Native American tribes from getting the sports betting initiative on the ballot.

Posted on: July 20, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Sportsbook Ballot Measure Qualifies To Go In Front of Voters In 2021 Or 2022

California counties certified a tribal sports betting initiative to make the ballot, setting the stage for legal battle over which election.

Posted on: May 27, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Pomo Postpones Petaluma Casino Plans To 2032

Sonoma County has managed to ward off casino development once more. This past week, the county announced that the Dry Creek Band of Pomo Indians chose to postpone until 2032 its plans to build a second casino in Petaluma. Also, the county decided to waive the tribe’s $750,000 annual mitigation payment in fiscal years 2020-2021 […]

Posted on: May 18, 2021 | | JR Duren

California Online Gambling News

Sportsbook Brands Willing To Pony Up Big Bucks As Part Of Third CA Betting Initiative

Cities Take Lead In Sports Betting Initiative But How Much Can They Really Do?

Lucky Lady Card Room Owner Settles Illegal Bookmaking Charges With State

What To Make Of This Second CA Sports Betting Ballot Initiative

NHL Investigating Claims Evander Kane Bet On Hockey

Could California Tribes File Own Online Sports Betting Initiative?

Tribal Chairman Warns Any Sports Betting Comers Of Doomsday Scenario

Early Recall Election Is What Kept Sports Betting Off The 2021 Ballot

Sportsbook Ballot Measure Qualifies To Go In Front of Voters In 2021 Or 2022

Pomo Postpones Petaluma Casino Plans To 2032

National League-Best San Francisco Giants Present Giant Liabilities For Legal Sportsbooks

Someone Bought A Powerball Ticket Worth Almost $700 Million At A California Grocer

Pepsi Unveils Star-Studded Halftime Show Lineup For Super Bowl LVI In Los Angeles

Revised California Initiative Proposal From Sports Betting Operators Slides In Under Deadline

NHL Unable To Find Evidence Of Evander Kane Betting On League Games

Koi Nation Unveils Plans For Casino Near Windsor, Invokes Skepticism From Community

Survey Says California Voters Strongly Support Online Sports Betting Measure

Gardena Police Department Uproots Underground Gambling Operation In Early Morning Raid

Sportsbook Operators Fund Calif. Mobile Wagering Initiative

Tribes Take Wait-And-See Approach To Operator-Backed Sports Betting Initiative