Gambling News - 'California'
Legal
December 1, 2025
California Court Rejects OddsJam’s Attempt to Dismiss Swish Case
The California Superior Court has rejected OddsJam’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit by Swish Analytics, allowing it to proceed. The two companies have been locking horns for a year now, with the latter alleging that the former unlawfully appropriated its odds calculations. Swish Analytics Took OddsJam to Court In December 2024, Swish Analytics, a sports […]
Casino
November 24, 2025
Hard Rock Tejon Casino Dishes $10M in Jackpots in 10 Days
Hard Rock Tejon Casino has marked the first ten days of operation with a worthwhile milestone – the awarding of $10 million worth of jackpots won on its gaming floor. The property, which officially went underway on November 11, has dished out the eight-figure rewards by November 21, marking a heady start for the casino. […]
Casino
November 14, 2025
Tachi Palace Casino Resort Visitor Wins $1.2M Progressive Jackpot
A lucky casino guest has won a seven-figure sum with a bet smaller than $10 at the Tachi Palace Casino Resort. The property celebrated the anonymous winner and asked fans what they’d do if they won a similar prize. A Lucky Player Won $1.2M Tachi Palace Casino Resort, a premier casino property in California, has […]
Sports
November 11, 2025
California Tribes Fail in Attempt to Stop Kalshi’s Sports Event Contracts
A federal judge has turned down three California tribes’ effort to prevent prediction market operator Kalshi from offering sports-related event contracts on tribal lands. This decision is an early blow to the tribes in their ongoing legal battle over whether such markets are allowed under federal and tribal law. Kalshi Cleared to Continue Sports Contracts […]
Poker
November 7, 2025
Israeli Crime Boss Charged with Threatening LA Poker Host
US law enforcement has accused an Israeli citizen of trying to shake down the host of a top-tier Los Angeles poker game. This case sheds light on the dangerous side of the city’s glitzy high-stakes gambling world. Federal Agents Say Fugitive Crime Figure Used Threats and Gang Ties A federal court criminal complaint alleges that […]
Casino
October 24, 2025
Justice Department Moves to End Card Room Blackjack Loophole in California
A new plan from California’s Department of Justice could reshape the state’s gambling scene by prohibiting card rooms from offering blackjack and similar table games. This move, which aims to tighten rules on “banked” games, has sparked strong opposition from local business owners and workers who claim it would destroy their industry. Card Rooms Face […]
Casino
October 13, 2025
California Bans Sweepstakes Casinos Starting 2026
The legislature agreed unanimously, and Governor Gavin Newsom made it official: sweepstakes casinos will no longer be available for Californians starting January 1, 2026. No Votes Against Assembly Bill 831, a measure that enjoyed strong backing from the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), passed with zero opposing votes over the weekend. CNIGA argued that […]
Poker
October 13, 2025
California Judge Throws Out Tribal Casinos’ Lawsuit Against Cardrooms
A California judge has stopped tribal casino operators from challenging their non-tribal competitors again, dealing another blow to their long fight over who runs casino-style games in the state. Federal Law Has Priority in California Lawsuit Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Lauri Damrell tossed out a lawsuit tribal governments filed. They claimed they had the […]
Legal
September 23, 2025
Agency Takes Horseplay to Court, Seeks Damages for Misappropriated Secrets
RWV LLC is taking mobile gaming operator Horseplay to court over alleged trade secret misappropriation. According to the former company, the casino secured a major partnership thanks to RWV, without compensating the firm. Horseplay Secured Deal with Famous YouTuber The complaint was filed on September 18, insisting that Horseplay penned a partnership with RWV, only […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Roblox Tries to Get Lawsuit Thrown Out Over Alleged Ties to Gambling
Roblox went back to federal court in San Francisco this week. The company asked a judge to throw out claims that it made money from kids gambling with its virtual money Robux. Parents filed a class action lawsuit saying their children could bet Robux on outside websites that worked like casinos. Roblox Denies Profiting from […]