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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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Posted on: December 4, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Betting Pac-12 Hoops This Season? Look At Teams’ Full Rosters, Not Just Starters

The Pac-12 Conference basketball season is about to start, and which team comes out on top will depend on a deep bench. Especially for California programs.

Posted on: December 1, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Board Of Supervisors Get An Earful After Forcing Los Angeles Cardrooms To Close

After the Board of Supervisors forced seven cardrooms in Los Angeles County to close, officials from three cities urged the Board to reverse course.

Posted on: November 30, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

California Online Gambling News

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

Betting Pac-12 Hoops This Season? Look At Teams’ Full Rosters, Not Just Starters

Board Of Supervisors Get An Earful After Forcing Los Angeles Cardrooms To Close

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