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Judge grants CA cardrooms a preliminary injunction.

Judge Blocks California Blackjack Ban, Giving Cardrooms a Lifeline

A judge has granted a preliminary injunction to California cardrooms, allowing them to continue to operate under old blackjack rules

Posted on: May 26, 2026 | | Wilson Oke

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

California cardrooms sue over new blackjack rules.

California Cardrooms Sue to Block New Blackjack Regulations

California cardrooms, facing major rule changes to blackjack and third-party players, have filed lawsuits to block the new regulations

Posted on: March 10, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

California makes major changes to blackjack play in cardrooms.

California Bans Traditional Blackjack in Cardrooms and Overhauls Rules

California is making major changes to the way blackjack is played in cardrooms, including no longer allowing the terms '21' or 'blackjack'

Posted on: February 10, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Win-River Casino in California adds technology partner.

Win-River Resort Selects Quick Custom Intelligence Platform

To create more personalization in its offerings, Win-River Resort in Redding, CA, has turned to Quick Custom Intelligence enterprise platform

Posted on: October 31, 2025 | | Ian St. Clair

California

Judge Blocks California Blackjack Ban, Giving Cardrooms a Lifeline

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

California Cardrooms Sue to Block New Blackjack Regulations

California Bans Traditional Blackjack in Cardrooms and Overhauls Rules

Win-River Resort Selects Quick Custom Intelligence Platform

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