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 […]

By Jerome García

Business

California COVID-19 Restrictions May Impact Las Vegas Recovery

November 23, 2020

The recovery of the gambling capital of the world – Las Vegas may be impacted by the recently enhanced measures in neighboring California. After observing spikes of positive COVID-19 cases, California rolled out enhanced measures last week aiming at reducing the spread of the virus. California Rolls Out New Restrictions Following Surges of COVID-19 Cases […]

By Jerome García

Business

Influencers to Help Casinos Recover from COVID-19 Pandemic

November 6, 2020

Influencer marketing is a present-day form of marketing and advertising which oftentimes involves testimonial advertising by organizations or individuals via social media channels. For the last 10 years, the popularity of this activity has increased hundreds of times and currently, the people conducting it are known as influencers. While some people might call this activity […]

By Melanie Porter

Casino

Pala Casino Changes Poker Room to Pai Gow and Baccarat

November 5, 2020

In light of increased demand for classic table games, the Pala casino-resort changed its poker room to an Asian Gaming room featuring pai gow and baccarat. Ensuring the staff and visitor’s safety, the operator follows strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Pala Casino’s Newly-Opened Asian Gaming Room The Pala Casino, located in San Diego County, […]