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Casinos use technology to boost guest experience

California Casinos Boost Guest Experience Through Technology

California casinos use new technologies to enhance guest experience and provide valuable data on how to make more money.

Posted on: October 11, 2022 | | Hill Kerby

Mathematicians find flaw in auto-shuffler

Casino Auto-Shuffler Fails Test Conducted By California Mathematicians

Although the mechanical shuffling action appeared random, mathematicians noticed the resulting deck still had rising and falling sequences.

Posted on: October 25, 2022 | | Dave Champagne

California Horse Racing Stars Ship East For 2022 Breeders’ Cup

The 2022 Breeders’ Cup is in Kentucky, but horse racing’s year-end championship event definitely has a California feel.

Posted on: October 27, 2022 | | Andrew Champagne

Twitch Updates Policies To Crack Down On Illegal Gambling Activity

Twitch is the most recent technology company to grapple with online gambling, but it deviated from other platforms by making swift changes.

Posted on: October 18, 2022 | | David Danzis

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.

Posted on: June 20, 2020 | | Kate Rowland

Much Ado About Nothing: Pledge To Police Card Rooms Unfulfilled A Year Later

A year after a card room crackdown pledge was made by California's Bureau of Gambling Control, the status quo largely remains.

Posted on: November 1, 2019 | | Derek Helling

New Prop 27 Ad Asks Voters To Choose Between California Sports Betting Options

A new TV ad compares California sports betting measures, providing reasons to vote for Prop 27 over Prop 26.

Posted on: August 18, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Josh Pollock wins WPT Legends of Poker in Southern California

Joshua Pollock Wins California’s Only World Poker Tour Event In 2022

The two-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner added a WPT title and $573,350 to his resume with a win at California's only WPT stop.

Posted on: September 2, 2022 | | Steven Schult

History Says California Sports Betting Ballot Questions Will Pass

History suggests the smart money would be on California becoming the sixth state to permit sports wagering via the voting booth. Legalized sports gambling initiatives are a perfect five-for-five in state elections.

Posted on: July 12, 2022 | | David Danzis