Industry
May 22, 2026
California Judge Blocks New Cardroom Rules Backed by State Regulators
A California judge has temporarily blocked a set of controversial gambling regulations that cardroom operators say could severely damage their businesses and the communities that depend on them. Court Found “Clear and Convincing Evidence” San Francisco Superior Court Judge Richard Darwin issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday, May 21, 2026, stopping new regulations introduced by […]
Casino
May 21, 2026
$1B Casino Resort Renovation Comes with a $275 Doghnut- Really?
As Las Vegas continues to drop the buffet experience across its gaming floors, and consumers are repeatedly shifting towards finer wining and dining experiences, one food item from the renovated Graton Resort & Casino stuck out recently. Wash The Millionaire Doughnut with an Expensiv Gulp of Cognac While the news should have been about the […]
Lottery
May 14, 2026
California Player Wins Match 5 Prize as Powerball Jackpot Reaches $86M
A player in California has won a Match 5 prize from the Wednesday drawing of the Powerball game. However, the drawing did not award the game’s top prize as no one succeeded in matching all six winning numbers. California Player Won the Second-Tier Prize For context, the jackpot for the May 13 drawing stood at […]
Casino
April 24, 2026
Yet Another Pechanga Resort Casino Guest Wins $1M Jackpot
A lucky Californian woman has been turned into the state’s newest millionaire after visiting one of the local tribal casinos and walking out a million dollars richer. The prize came from a slot she played at Pechanga Resort Casino. “Big Winner” Chose to Remain Anonymous Pechanga Resort Casino, a gaming property in Temecula, California, just […]
Casino
April 13, 2026
Pechanga Resort Casino Mints Fourth $1M+ Winner on Same Game
Once again, the Pechanga Resort Casino has become the site of a major jackpot win, with the same game – Dragon Link Peace & Long Life, producing its fourth big winner, exceeding the $1,000,000 threshold. The latest win comes from a San Bernardino County, California, man who claimed a $1,010,344 from the same game – […]
Casino
April 13, 2026
Player Travels to California Casino to Hit $125K Jackpot on Holiday
Another big jackpot has dropped at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Sacramento, with an out-of-town visitor coming on a holiday trip to win a six-figure prize. Jackpots Keep on Dropping at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino The winner decided to give the Popular Dragon Link Autumn Moon by Aristocrat Gaming a shot […]
Lottery
April 7, 2026
California Residents Win Jackpots Worth $580K Collectively
Jackpots are dropping big time with two particular wins grabbing headlines over the past several days, and one property is standing out. The Sky River Casino saw $580,000 paid out to two players, with representatives from the venue confirming that a Sacramento player claimed $366,543.33 on March 29, while playing the Ultimate Fire Link Triple […]
Lottery
April 3, 2026
Four Fantasy 5 Players in California Share $570K Jackpot
Four Fantasy 5 players in California have simultaneously matched all winning numbers, effectively scoring the jackpot. As a result, each of the four lucky lottery enthusiasts has been awarded a share of the jackpot. Four Players Shared the April 1 Jackpot While April 1 is best known for being April Fool’s Day, a custom where […]
Legal
April 2, 2026
California’s New Cardroom Laws Come into Effect as Industry Seeks Injunction
California’s cardroom industry is facing an existential threat due to the new regulations that came into effect on April 1. The new rules, which the industry is seeking to overturn, effectively ban cardrooms from offering blackjack-type games, which are the lifeblood of such venues and their surrounding economies. California’s New Cardroom Rules Came into Effect […]
Casino
March 31, 2026
Online Gambling Influencers Disrupt Charity Drive
Photographer Steve Williams has become a well-known community figure in Los Angeles’ Skid Row thanks to his nearly two decades of charity work. His foundation primarily organizes events to distribute food and other essentials and to reassure those in need that they are not alone. However, a recent disruption at an outreach event showed the […]
