Gambling News - 'California'
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 […]
Casino
March 31, 2026
Oakland Gambling Den Guard Released After No Link Found to Unsolved Murder
Ray Gilbert, 27, who had been working as a “security guard” at an illegal gambling den in Oakland, California, and was found in possession of a gun connected to an unsolved murder, has been released after authorities were unable to tie him to the killing. Man Walks Free After Authorities Fail to Find Link Between […]
Casino
March 31, 2026
California Cities Push Tax Hike Over Cardroom Rules
Two small cities in southwest California are bracing residents for a potential vote on a sales tax boost on the June ballot in light of new state gambling rules and their impact on the local budgets. 0.25% Tax Rise Commerce and Bell Gardens have disclosed their plans to propose a quarter-cent sales tax increase in […]
Casino
March 31, 2026
US Lawsuit Target Gaming Giants Over Roblox and Youth Addiction Risks
A new legal challenge in the United States places some of the world’s biggest gaming companies under renewed pressure as accusations grow that popular titles are engineered to keep young players hooked. Lawsuit Claims Major Games Engineered to Hook Young Players The latest case filed in a California federal court targets Roblox, Epic Games, Microsoft, […]