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A federal judge rejected a plea deal for Yevgeni Gershman in illegal poker case.

Federal Judge Rejects Plea Deal in LA Illegal Poker Case Tied to Gilbert Arenas

A Los Angeles federal judge rejected a plea deal for Yevgeni Gershman in an alleged illegal high-stakes poker case allegedly involving former NBA player Gilbert Arenas

Posted on: July 8, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Former DraftKings Employee Charged in Fresno State Betting Case

A former DraftKings sportsbook employee faces felony charges in Nevada tied to an alleged Fresno State basketball betting scheme

Posted on: July 7, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

CA tribes prepare appeal to ruling last year that favored cardrooms amid decision on blackjack rules.

California Tribes Prepare Appeal on Case Against Cardrooms Amid Blackjack Ruling

California tribes are preparing an appeal to a ruling last year that favored cardrooms, while the state's AG plans his next moves

Posted on: July 7, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Cardrooms win first fight in battle on new proposed rules.

California Judge Blocks Blackjack Crackdown Against Cardrooms

A California judge ruled the Bureau of Gambling Control exceeded its authority with proposed blackjack restrictions

Posted on: July 2, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Growth of California casinos results in the decline of Primm, NV.

Primm’s Decline Shows How California Casinos Have Reshaped Nevada Gambling

Primm, NV, once a desert casino oasis on the California-Nevada border, has dried up after CA players turned to regional gaming resorts

Posted on: May 11, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

A dead body in an alley led detectives to an illegal gambling operation in California.

Suspicious Death Spurs Bust of Illegal Gambling House in Orange County, CA

A dead body found in an alley in Orange County, CA, led detectives to a nearby illegal gambling operation at a residence

Posted on: April 6, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

CA cardrooms attempt to block new rules with court injunction.

Cardrooms Seek Injunction Over California Blackjack Ban

San Diego County cardrooms have come together to file an injunction to halt new state rules on blackjack and poker from taking effect

Posted on: April 2, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

New CA cardroom rules already having an impact.

California’s New Cardroom Rules Spur Cities to Seek Sales Tax Hikes

New cardroom rules could have a major economic impact on some California cities, two of which are seeking sales tax hikes in anticipation

Posted on: March 27, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

CA legislation aims to keep minors from seeing gambling ads.

California Moves to Block Betting Ads Targeting Minors

Newly introduced legislation in California aims to stop gambling companies' advertising from reaching children and teens

Posted on: March 19, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Gambler in California wins nearly $500K in progressive jackpot.

California Gambler Wins $447K Progressive Jackpot at Cache Creek Casino Resort

A $2 side bet netted a gambler at Cache Creek Casino Resort more than $447,000, as he won a progressive jackpot playing Pai Gow

Posted on: March 16, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

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Federal Judge Rejects Plea Deal in LA Illegal Poker Case Tied to Gilbert Arenas

Former DraftKings Employee Charged in Fresno State Betting Case

California Tribes Prepare Appeal on Case Against Cardrooms Amid Blackjack Ruling

California Judge Blocks Blackjack Crackdown Against Cardrooms

Primm’s Decline Shows How California Casinos Have Reshaped Nevada Gambling

Suspicious Death Spurs Bust of Illegal Gambling House in Orange County, CA

Cardrooms Seek Injunction Over California Blackjack Ban

California’s New Cardroom Rules Spur Cities to Seek Sales Tax Hikes

California Moves to Block Betting Ads Targeting Minors

California Gambler Wins $447K Progressive Jackpot at Cache Creek Casino Resort

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