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Arizona Sports Betting Legislation Making Fast Progress In Phoenix

One week after introduction, companion bills to authorize retail and mobile sports betting for Native American tribes and professional sports operations in Arizona advanced through committee. Read More

Posted on: February 10, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, Other Lawmakers Seek Expanded Gambling In New Tribal Deal

Gov. Doug Ducey has indicated his willingness to expand Arizona gaming. New legislation would do just that, including legalizing sports betting. Read More

Posted on: February 9, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Shuffle Up And Deal: California Cardrooms Reopening Amid Eased COVID-19 Restrictions

As California Gov. Gavin Newsom relaxes COVID-19 restrictions, cardrooms in Los Angeles County, and around the state, are ready to reopen. Read More

Posted on: February 3, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Larry Flynt Gains New Life In Fight Against California Gambling Restriction Law

For more than five years, controversial porn mogul and casino owner Larry Flynt has been engaged in a legal battle against the state of California. Flynt believes a state law unfairly restricts his ability to pursue investment opportunities. Since 2016, the founder of Hustler magazine has been in court fighting to have the law declared unconstitutional […] Read More

Posted on: January 27, 2021 | | Martin Harris

San Jose City Council Strengthens Support For Cardrooms At Precarious Juncture

San Jose cardrooms already had the support of the city, but that has gone up to another level with the city council voting to join a lobbying group. Read More

Posted on: January 21, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Graton Resort Cancels 4,000-Guest New Year’s Eve Party, Temporarily Closes

A New Year's Eve party at Graton Resort & Casino planned for 4,000 guests. It's no longer on the calendar. And the casino has closed temporarily. Read More

Posted on: December 30, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Despite Dismissal Of Lawsuit, Tribes Not Done Fighting Against California Cardrooms

Representatives of California cardrooms and tribes respond to US appeals court ruling against requiring the state to take action against cardrooms. Read More

Posted on: December 15, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Tribal Initiative Nears 2022 Ballot, Opening Door For California Sports Betting

After coronavirus delays and two extensions, California tribes submitted 1.4 million signatures to get their sports betting initiative on the 2022 ballot. Read More

Posted on: December 11, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Back In The Spotlight: UCLA-USC Rivalry Returns With Pac-12 Implications

For UCLA, it's a chance at its first winning season in five years. For USC, a trip to the Pac-12 championship is on the line. The Battle for LA is back. Read More

Posted on: December 11, 2020 | | George Myers

Court Sides With Card Rooms, Dismisses Tribal Suit Over Banked Games

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a tribal casino lawsuit that sought to restrict California card rooms. Read More

Posted on: December 4, 2020 | | Derek Helling

California Online Gambling News

Arizona Sports Betting Legislation Making Fast Progress In Phoenix

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, Other Lawmakers Seek Expanded Gambling In New Tribal Deal

Shuffle Up And Deal: California Cardrooms Reopening Amid Eased COVID-19 Restrictions

Larry Flynt Gains New Life In Fight Against California Gambling Restriction Law

San Jose City Council Strengthens Support For Cardrooms At Precarious Juncture

Graton Resort Cancels 4,000-Guest New Year’s Eve Party, Temporarily Closes

Despite Dismissal Of Lawsuit, Tribes Not Done Fighting Against California Cardrooms

Tribal Initiative Nears 2022 Ballot, Opening Door For California Sports Betting

Back In The Spotlight: UCLA-USC Rivalry Returns With Pac-12 Implications

Court Sides With Card Rooms, Dismisses Tribal Suit Over Banked Games

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

Pomo Postpones Petaluma Casino Plans To 2032

San Manuel Tribe Of California Purchases Palms Casino Resort In Las Vegas For $650M

Dispute On Recall Eligibility Revealed As Court Delays CA Sports Betting Initiative

Tribal Casinos Outside Tribal Land? It Could Happen In California, Thanks To Favorable Federal Judge Ruling

Artichoke Joe’s Casino Will Cut Historic $5.3 Million Check Due To Various Violations

Banner Day For Elk Grove: Wilton Rancheria, Boyd Gaming Break Ground On New Casino

The Slaphouse Doesn’t Always Win: Anaheim Police Break Up Illegal Gambling Ring

Casino M8trix Lawsuit Is Epitome Of Clashing Interests In CA Gambling Industry

Dr DisRespect Teams Up With FanDuel For DFS And Sportsbook Promos