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Lottery
August 13, 2025
California Lottery Obtains Global RG Certification
The Californian Lottery has announced that it has obtained the highest possible international accreditation given to a lottery operator for its responsible gambling commitments and strategy. California’s Lottery Gains Highest RG Accreditation The award was handed down to the lottery by the World Lottery Association or WLA, which has distinguished the California Lottery as a […]
Poker
August 11, 2025
Tribes Fight Ruling Blocking Lawsuit Over California Cardrooms
California’s long-running battle over who is legally allowed to run certain casino-style games reignited at the end of last week, when tribal casinos decided to fight off a recent court ruling that threatens to shut down their lawsuit against non-tribal cardrooms. Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Lauri Damrell gave a tentative ruling to dismiss the […]
Casino
August 7, 2025
California Casino Warns Visitors After Community Member Tests Positive for Tuberculosis
One of California’s tribal casinos has urged its patrons to remain vigilant following the detection of contagious tuberculosis within the community. While only a single case had been detected as of the time of the announcement, the tribe decided to maintain full transparency and warn of the potential threat. The Resort Is Cooperating with Health […]
Casino
August 7, 2025
Modesto Man Sentenced for Placing Fentanyl-Laced Pills Around Casino
A Modesto man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison. He pleaded guilty to distributing pills laced with fentanyl within a California casino. According to prosecutors, this case underlines the growing threat of synthetic opioids in public spaces like casinos, further illustrated by regular reports linking the gambling sector to various drug-related crimes. […]
Sports
July 24, 2025
California’s AG Determined to Go After DFS
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has been on a war path against prediction markets, sweepstakes, and online fantasy sports platforms, with his office now threatening to take legal action against platforms that it deems illegal. Bonta Determined to Enforce His Legal Opinion Speaking to KCRA 3, Bonta said that following up on his previous public […]
Casino
July 18, 2025
Gov. Newsom Extends Trinidad Rancheria Casino Agreement
Governor Gavin Newsom recently renewed an important gaming agreement with the Trinidad Rancheria tribe. According to the newly inked compact extension, the tribe will be allowed to keep running their casino in Trinidad through the end of the current year. Two months ago, in May, Newsom launched a federal lawsuit to prevent the Koi Nation’s […]
Legal
July 17, 2025
Scotts Valley Band Says Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Lobbied Against Its Casino
The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians is fighting to defend its casino plans for Vallejo, California, amid continued challenges from a different tribe. Rival Tribe Allegedly Influenced the DOI’s Decision In March, the Department of the Interior put a gaming eligibility decision on hold while analyzing whether the Scotts Valley Band’s chosen casino site […]
Industry
July 15, 2025
Several Associations Join SPGA’s Fight Against California’s AB 831
The Social & Promotional Games Association (SPGA), a body promoting regulated sweepstakes, announced that several organizations have joined its fight against California’s Assembly Bill 831. If passed, the measure would ban sweepstakes gaming in the state, putting an end to the local sweeps industry. SPGA Says the Current Form of AB 831 Is Unclear According […]
Legal
July 10, 2025
Tribal Groups Use Supreme Court Ruling to Expand Legal Fight Against Kalshi
The legal battle over Kalshi, a fast-growing prediction market platform, has heated up as tribal groups point to a recent US Supreme Court decision to strengthen their case. Tribes Say SCOTUS Ruling Exposes Gaps in CFTC Oversight In a July 1 filing, over 65 tribes and tribal organizations argued that the Supreme Court’s June 27 […]
Industry
July 9, 2025
California Bill Causes a Stir Over Sweepstakes Gaming Ban
California is seeing a heated argument about Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831), a new plan to outlaw online sweepstakes-style games in the state. Assemblymember Avelino Valencia introduced the bill, which has faced strong pushback from digital gaming supporters. The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) has become one of the loudest voices against this proposal. […]
