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A major new California casino could be coming to the Golden State in the near future. On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a gaming compact with the Tejon Indian Tribe of California, allowing the tribe to partner with the Seminole Tribe of Florida on a major gambling project. The CA gaming compact – which … Read more
Will California Sportsbooks Have Hollywood Celebrity Betting Odds? As California special interests continue their back-and-forth about whether legal CA sports betting has a place in the Golden State, one thing is already off the table. Or, at least, it probably is. Yes, we’re talking about entertainment betting and current events betting. And if you’ve … Read more
While California is home to dozens of Class II and Class III tribal casinos, the state also boasts upwards of 80 active cardrooms. And those cardrooms are big business. They’re so big, in fact, that they could delay California’s most recent and highest-profile attempt at legalizing domestic sports betting. The initiative, informally called the Tribal … Read more
Californians to Vote on Tribal Sports Betting in 2022 – Tribal Casinos in California have become increasingly vocal about their desire to implement domestic sports betting across the state. While the state has long prohibited land-based and retail sports betting, residents are expected to vote on the measure in 2022. At the start of 2020, … Read more
There has been word on the street for some time now that cashless gambling will be the new standard for domestic casino operations. Recently, state and tribal gambling revenues have tanked due to COVID-19; the demand for cashless gaming has increased. This summer, the American Gaming Association (AGA) formally endorsed cashless gaming. Popular casino management … Read more
California, Mississippi and Washington Make Effort To Legalize Online Poker Three more states have come forward with legislation that leads to legalizing state based online poker gambling for their residents and visitors. Those three states, California, Mississippi and Washington have all introduced new bills to be reviewed by their respective legislative bodies. Should all three … Read more