Casino
October 9, 2026
“House of Horrors” Suspect Connected to Illegal Gambling Investigation
A California, US, real estate investor who has been accused of abusing children at his Arcadia mansion is also reportedly connected to a separate investigation into an alleged illegal casino and drug operation. The alleged gambling ring was located at a commercial property that the man controlled in El Monte. Sixty-six-year-old G.X. was arrested on […]
Lottery
September 30, 2026
California Lottery Awards Several Seven-Figure Payouts
The California Lottery has delivered yet another huge prize as a player in Bakersfield scooped up a seven-figure payout. The newly-minted millionaire won his prize on a $30 scratcher ticket, according to lottery officials. And, as it turns out, he is not the only one. Two Players Won $7M Sums from the $30 Crossword Xtreme […]
Casino
September 29, 2026
Thunder Valley Casino Resort Visitor Wins $102K Jackpot
Yet another Thunder Valley Casino Resort visitor has walked out richer after firing the reels of one of the casino’s slots and winning big. The latest win came this Monday and was won on a Dragon Link slot machine. Dragon Link Made One Visitor $102,150 Richer Thunder Valley Casino Resort, a gaming property in California, […]
Casino
September 29, 2026
Beyond the Casino Floor: San Manuel Highlights Tribal Gaming’s Economic Impact
The federally recognized American Indian tribe and sovereign nation of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation wants to convince Californians to look at tribal gaming from a different angle. Namely, not a perspective that focuses on slot machines or casino tables, but on the jobs, wages, taxes, and local spending tied to an industry that is […]
Industry
September 18, 2026
California’s Governor Has Signed Several Bills Concerning Tribal Gambling
California’s Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2173, Assembly Bill 2539, Senate Bill 542, and Senate Bill 1235, all of which concern various Tribal gaming agreements. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act requires Tribal lands to operate through compacts negotiated between tribes and states. California, however, requires those agreements to go through legislative ratification, making […]
Legal
September 17, 2026
California Tribes Get Their Way Against Kalshi in Prediction Market Case
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled with a 3-0 vote in favor of the Blue Lake Rancheria Indians and the Chicken Ranch Rancheria of the Me-Wuk Indians, who have been suing Kalshi and Robinhood over the latter’s offering of event contracts. The complaint by the plaintiffs argued that the tribes must […]
Lottery
September 3, 2026
Powerball Awards Match 5 Prize in California, Jackpot Nears the Mega Millions One
The Powerball jackpot has almost caught up to the Mega Millions one after another drawing without a jackpot winner. The latest drawing, however, did end up awarding a Match 5 prize to a lucky player in California. Californian Matches 5, Wins $186K The latest Powerball drawing had the top prize set at $150 million with […]
Casino
September 3, 2026
Chukchansi Files New Federal Lawsuit to Stop North Fork Casino
A new legal battle is underway in the long-running fight between two California tribal gaming operators, as the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians seeks to block the planned October opening of the North Fork Mono Casino & Resort in Madera County. Picayune Files Third Federal Challenge to North Fork Casino The complaint, filed in […]
Sports
September 3, 2026
Bill Simmons Proxy Betting Remark Leads to Probe for FanDuel
Sports media personality Bill Simmons has been accused of proxy betting, leading to a probe by the Massachusetts gambling regulator that has now embroiled FanDuel in the saga. FanDuel Gets Dragged Into Probe Because of Proxy Betting Simmons, who is a Californian resident, said he had placed bets through his daughter’s boyfriend, Hank, while in […]
Prediction Markets
August 27, 2026
DraftKings Focuses on Pushing Prediction Markets in California
California is a rare exception when it comes to sports betting rules in the United States. The state does not support legal sports betting the way Nevada and New Jersey have, but this does not mean that trading on the outcomes of games is prohibited. In fact, DraftKings is betting on it, as the company, […]
