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Local Support For Bakersfield Casino Seems Strong, Regulatory Decision Looms

A proposed Bakersfield casino seems to have the support of its neighbors amid calls for other tribal casinos in California to close temporarily. Read More

Posted on: July 17, 2020 | | Derek Helling

One California Tribal Casino Closes, Gov. Newsom Pressured To Close The Rest

Havasu Landing Resort & Casino in California will close again for a minumum of 14 days due to COVID-19 cases at the property. Read More

Posted on: July 14, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

California Cardrooms Close Again, Three Weeks After Reopening

Just three weeks after reopening, Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered California cardrooms to close for at least three weeks due to spikes in coronavirus cases. Read More

Posted on: July 13, 2020 | | Kate Rowland

MLB Opening Night Offers Chance To Go High Risk, High Reward On Dodgers-Giants

MLB opening night features the Dodgers and Giants in an NL West clash that offers bettors a unique chance to cash in on San Francisco wagers. Read More

Posted on: July 8, 2020 | | Derek Helling

CA Tribal Casinos Get Petition Extension, But Will It Lead To What They Want?

Tribal casinos won their bid to extend the time for the sports betting amendment petition that might be on the ballot for Californians in 2022. Read More

Posted on: July 2, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Open, Closed And Open Again: Parkwest Welcomes Players After COVID-19 Case

The Parkwest Casino Lotus card room in Sacramento County, which closed after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19, is open again. Read More

Posted on: June 30, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Coronavirus Leaves CA Lottery Short On Scratch-Off Tickets

With a shortage of scratch-off tickets and declining Powerball and Mega Millions sales, the CA Lottery is struggling as a result of the coronavirus. Read More

Posted on: June 28, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Once Again, Efforts To Legalize Sports Betting In CA Done For The Year

The battle between tribal casinos and CA cardrooms over sports betting is over for this year, as the bill sponsor has pulled the legislation. Read More

Posted on: June 23, 2020 | | Derek Helling

CA Judge Sides With Flynt That CA Cardroom Licensing Laws Are Problematic

A court ruling in Larry Flynt's CA cardroom lawsuit sides with the Hustler mogul that current laws unfairly interfere with his business plans. Read More

Posted on: June 22, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

After Long COVID-19 Closures, LA Cardrooms Reopen

Four Los Angeles cardrooms reopened on June 19 after more than two months of closures related to the coronavirus. A fifth, Hollywood Park, reopens Monday. Read More

Posted on: June 20, 2020 | | Kate Rowland

California Online Gambling News

Local Support For Bakersfield Casino Seems Strong, Regulatory Decision Looms

One California Tribal Casino Closes, Gov. Newsom Pressured To Close The Rest

California Cardrooms Close Again, Three Weeks After Reopening

MLB Opening Night Offers Chance To Go High Risk, High Reward On Dodgers-Giants

CA Tribal Casinos Get Petition Extension, But Will It Lead To What They Want?

Open, Closed And Open Again: Parkwest Welcomes Players After COVID-19 Case

Coronavirus Leaves CA Lottery Short On Scratch-Off Tickets

Once Again, Efforts To Legalize Sports Betting In CA Done For The Year

CA Judge Sides With Flynt That CA Cardroom Licensing Laws Are Problematic

After Long COVID-19 Closures, LA Cardrooms Reopen

No Dodger Dogs: Los Angeles Favored To Claim 2020 World Series Title

A Gamble Worth Taking: ‘California Split’ Writer Joseph Walsh Pens New Memoir

Bay101 Casino, City Of San Jose Settlement Could Lead To Gambling Expansion

Title Drought Quenched? Legal Sportsbooks Favor Lakers In 2020 NBA Finals

‘Pent-Up’ Gamblers Flock To Outdoor California Cardrooms, Revenues Spike

Ex-Harrah’s GM Allegedly Loses Job Over COVID-19 Concerns, Now Suing

Tribes Get More Time On CA Sports Betting Ballot Initiative

Find Out How Close Your Local California Cardroom Is To Reopening

One California Cardroom Set To Reopen Indoor Gaming Tuesday

Artichoke Joe’s Joins Group Of California Cardrooms Opening Outdoors