By Mathilde Adam

Legal

Apple Faces Another Class-Action Lawsuit Illegal Gambling Apps Claims

April 7, 2021

Tech giant Apple faces another class-action lawsuit for allegedly operating illegal gambling apps on its App Store, specifically titles developed by DoubleU Games. Complaint Focuses on In-Game Currencies Another class-action lawsuit has been filed against Apple, alleging that the tech giant benefits from illegal betting apps on the App Store. The petition, which was filed […]

By Jerome García

Legal

Lawsuit Filed against Apple in California over F2P Gambling Apps

February 17, 2021

A lawsuit was filed against Apple in California on Tuesday. The class-action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Columbia over free-to-play casino-style apps. A Class Action Lawsuit Filed against Apple in California A class-action lawsuit was filed in California against the multinational technology company, Apple, over free-to-play (F2P) […]

By Mike Johnson

Sports

Kindred Signs Entry Deals for Unibet in Arizona and California

February 9, 2021

Arizona and California have proven seductive markets for Kindred Group which has signed activation deals with the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation to gain an early entry into the states. Unibet Parent Company Seeks out Arizona and California as Gambling Markets Kindred Group is expanding its clout in the United States and […]

By Jerome García

Casino

Hard Rock Casino near Bakersfield, CA Receives Federal Approval

January 23, 2021

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino project near Bakersfield, California moved one step forward after the Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs signed the approval that the Tejon Indian Tribe can operate a venue at the proposed location.   Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tejon Project Moves One Step Forward The Tejon Indian Tribe received federal […]

By Mathilde Adam

Legal

Tule River Indian Tribe Confirms Eagle Mountain Casino Move to Porterville

December 31, 2020

The Tule River Indian Tribe’s proposal to relocate the Eagle Mountain Casino from its reservation to Porterville, California, was approved by the Department of Interior. Long Overdue Relocation The Tule River Indian Tribe confirmed that the US Department of Interior approved mid-December its plan for the relocation in Porterville of its gaming property Eagle Mountain […]

By Julie Moraine

Business

Innovative Marker Trax System Offers Credit Lines to Gamblers

December 30, 2020

A system created in 2018 that allows players to establish a credit line and access the funds directly at a slot machine with their rewards card is about to debut at Morongo in Cabazon, California. Marker Trax was created by Gary Ellis and has been testing at an off-Strip small casino on Koval Lane, looking […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

New Year’s Eve Party at Graton Resort & Casino Cancelled

December 26, 2020

The largest casino property in the Bay Area, Graton Resort and Casino, squashed plans for the large private indoor New Year’s Eve party, which would have hosted up to 4,000 people according to county officials. “All parties and gatherings on New Year’s Eve have been canceled.” Greg Sarris, Tribal Chairman, Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria […]

By Mike Johnson

Legal

Californian Tribes Racing to Introduce Sports Betting Law in 2022

December 15, 2020

Californian tribal leaders have submitted a charter with 1.4 million signatures to the state authorities to put sports betting on the ballot in 2022. Tribes Submit 1.4m Votes Requesting Sports Betting Ballot in 2022 California is drawing closer to a legalized sports betting industry, and then again it isn’t. However, new developments are quite common […]

By Julie Moraine

Industry

California Tribal Casinos Exempt from Stay-at-Home Order

December 13, 2020

Southern California’s tribal casinos continued to operate last week unaffected by the state-wide stay-at-home order which shut down many businesses while forcing others to pare back services, local media reports. ICU Level Triggers the Order December 3 the Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a conditional stay-at-home order which entered into effect December 5, […]

By Sabina Petrova

Casino

Morongo Casino and Resort First to Go Cashless in California

December 3, 2020

Morongo Casino and Resort will become the first tribal operator to go cashless in California, falling in line with a burgeoning industry trend. Morongo Embraces Innovation and Goes Cashless As of next year, Morongo Casino and Resort slot players will have gambling markers thanks to a new cashless wagering system supplied Marker Trax, a patented […]