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A California sports betting petition is ready for state certification.

With California Online Sports Betting Petition Submitted, New Legal Challenges May Arise

In November, California could go from having zero to two separate systems for regulated sports betting within its borders. That seems a little more possible now that a California sports betting petition has hit a crucial benchmark. The petition seems to have enough signatures to qualify for placement on the ballot this fall. To make […]

Posted on: May 4, 2022 | | Derek Helling

Plan And Obstacle Encounter For Sonoma County Casino And Koi Nation

Koi Nation Encountering Obstacles With Plan For Sonoma County Casino

The Koi Nation has a plan to build a new casino and resort in Sonoma County in California and has an agreement with an operator.

Posted on: April 7, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Legalizing California sports betting is set to be on the ballot.

In California, The Last Laugh On Sports Betting Could Go To The Loudest Voice

An upcoming California sports betting vote at the ballot box carries a lot on the line for many stakeholders in the state.

Posted on: April 4, 2022 | | Derek Helling

Sports Betting Ads Are Coming To California This Fall

Californians Should Prep For A Sports Betting Advertising Barrage Of A Different Kind

California residents should hunker down and prepare for a slew of pro-legal gambling voting ads to dominate their media in the coming months.

Posted on: February 16, 2022 | | Derek Helling

Koi Nation Plans For First Casino With Help From Chikasaw Nation In California

Chickasaw Nation Assists Koi Nation In Furthering Its Plans For First Casino

Plans for a Koi Nation Casino in California got a boost recently with a new agreement for a Chickasaw Nation company to guide development.

Posted on: February 3, 2022 | | Derek Helling

Get The Popcorn Ready, California – Lawsuits Over Sports Betting Ballot Measures Have Begun

The first California sports betting lawsuit of what is sure to be multiple over pending constitutional amendments is now on the docket.

Posted on: December 30, 2021 | | Derek Helling

PlayUSA Rewind: Tribes & Commercial Casinos In California Spar Over Sports Betting

In the latest US gambling news, PlayUSA discusses the California sports betting ballot, plus the Hard Rock sportsbook app makes its debut in Florida.

Posted on: November 3, 2021 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Many More States Are Likely To Legalize Betting In 2021 — And Here’s Why

COVID-19-impacted budgets could expedite the spread of legal sports betting in the United States in 2021, say industry experts.

Posted on: December 10, 2020 | | Brant James

These Are The Largest Casinos In The US — And None Are In Las Vegas

Here is a look at the largest casinos in the US by size. Surprisingly, none of the casinos are located in the state of Nevada.

Posted on: September 2, 2020 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Analysts: Nevada Can Learn From Other States, But Remains Sports Betting Capital

Nevada had legal sports betting in the US to itself from 1975 to 2018, but with half the country now sanctioning bets, its strengths and weaknesses are revealed.

Posted on: July 30, 2020 | | Brant James