California Archives

A new compact between California and a tribe does not require casino revenue sharing with the state.

California Tribal Casino Compact Drops Revenue-sharing Requirement, Awaits Approvals

A 25-year compact between California and the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe allows two casinos but does not require revenue sharing with the state

Posted on: July 23, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

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

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

California

California Tribal Casino Compact Drops Revenue-sharing Requirement, Awaits Approvals

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

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

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Taps Former Caesars Executive Andy Matheis as SVP of Marketing

Ohio Governor Candidates Split on Online Gambling Expansion

Churchill Downs Plans Individual Sales of 9 Regional Casinos

Betting Odds World Cup 2026 Live Favorites, Longshots, and Top Sportsbooks

What’s New in Las Vegas in 2026: Casino Updates, Concerts, and Major Events

Top 50 Online Slot Games in the US

LuckyLand Slots to Permanently Shut Down After Nearly Eight Years

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $748 Million Ahead of Monday Drawing

Hard Rock Bet Launches $30K Rolex Giveaway for Florida Players