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Game Over? California Sweepstakes Casino Ban Heads to Governor’s Desk

With a unanimous Assembly vote, California is moving to ban sweepstakes casinos. Learn why Gov. Newsom is likely to sign and what it means for US players.

Posted on: September 16, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

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California Senate Backs Sweepstakes Casino Ban; Assembly Vote Next

California moves to ban sweepstakes casinos with AB 831. Senate passes 40-0, Assembly vote and tribal concerns loom.

Posted on: September 10, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

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Sherwood Valley Tribe, Publishers Clearing House Push Back on California Sweepstakes Casino Ban

The Sherwood Valley Tribe and Publishers Clearing House say California’s proposed sweepstakes casino ban threatens jobs, revenue and economic growth.

Posted on: September 5, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

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Los Angeles Sues Stake.US in Landmark Sweepstakes Casino Case

Los Angeles sues Stake.US in a landmark sweepstakes casino case, targeting partners like Kick and top game providers.

Posted on: September 3, 2025 | | Vanessa Philimore

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Big Lagoon Rancheria Joins Fight Against California Sweepstakes Casino Ban

California’s anti-sweepstakes bill sparks tribal rift. With a key vote ahead, critics say AB 831 threatens sovereignty and igaming growth.

Posted on: August 28, 2025 | | Wilson Oke

California Lawmakers vs. Sweepstakes Casinos: VGW Joins Tribal Fight

The fight over sweepstakes casinos in California pits small tribes against big casino operators. Lawmakers face a billion-dollar decision.

Posted on: August 22, 2025 | | Tebearau Egbe

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California Tribes Want Limits on Card Rooms, But They’re Not the Only Stakeholders

If lawsuits against card rooms in California are successful, it’s difficult to determine which parties might be the biggest beneficiaries

Posted on: October 29, 2024 | | Derek Helling

California Tribes Re-form Workgroup To Write Sports Betting Initiative

The workgroup will reconvene by the end of October to help draft the next California sports betting initiative

Posted on: October 2, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

California Legislature Gives Tribes Their Day In Court

California cardrooms could face a lawsuit from tribes over the way they offer games such as blackjack and baccarat

Posted on: September 4, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

California Assembly Unanimously Passes Bill Permitting Tribes To Sue Cardrooms

The Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act still must pass Senate before California legislature adjourns Saturday

Posted on: August 30, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

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Game Over? California Sweepstakes Casino Ban Heads to Governor’s Desk

California Senate Backs Sweepstakes Casino Ban; Assembly Vote Next

Sherwood Valley Tribe, Publishers Clearing House Push Back on California Sweepstakes Casino Ban

Los Angeles Sues Stake.US in Landmark Sweepstakes Casino Case

Big Lagoon Rancheria Joins Fight Against California Sweepstakes Casino Ban

California Lawmakers vs. Sweepstakes Casinos: VGW Joins Tribal Fight

California Tribes Want Limits on Card Rooms, But They’re Not the Only Stakeholders

California Tribes Re-form Workgroup To Write Sports Betting Initiative

California Legislature Gives Tribes Their Day In Court

California Assembly Unanimously Passes Bill Permitting Tribes To Sue Cardrooms

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Game Over? California Sweepstakes Casino Ban Heads to Governor’s Desk

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