Industry
February 20, 2026
City Officials Are Wary of California’s Blackjack Prohibition
California recently approved significant cardroom changes, opting to ban blackjack and its local derivatives. However, city officials in areas with strong cardroom presence are now fearing financial trouble since they will be deprived of a major source of tax revenue. Smaller cities, such as Hawaiian Gardens, are in particular danger and risk a major economic […]
Casino
February 17, 2026
Cali Judge Sentences Men Who Robbed Illegal Gambling Den to Decades, Centuries in Prison
The robbery of an illegal gambling house in Sacramento should not have been the type of crime that elicits the most serious ramifications from the courts, but in the case of repeat offenders John Edward Blount and Eddie Lee White, the act has become their undoing. Illegal Gambling Dine Robbery Ends up with Centuries of […]
Industry
February 16, 2026
California Cardrooms Say New Regulations Could Devastate Entire Cities
California’s new cardroom regulations could have serious adverse effects, businesses warn. Representatives emphasized that profits aren’t the only thing at stake here, since many locals could also lose their jobs. Controversial Cardroom Changes to Come into Effect Soon California’s law provides tribal operators with exclusivity when it comes to casino games. However, cardrooms have for […]
Industry
February 10, 2026
California Approves Significant Cardroom Changes, to the Industry’s Dismay
California introduced new rules on cardrooms that would change the vertical as players know it. While cardrooms have become a beloved form of entertainment, tribal pressures have long loomed over them. Cardrooms Have Been a Thorn in the Tribal Industry’s Side for Years For context, California’s law provides tribal operators with exclusivity when it comes […]
Legal
February 9, 2026
Scotts Valley Tribe Continues Fight for Vallejo Casino
The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians continues its fight for a casino in Vallejo, California. While the tribe insists that the casino would be an important economic driver, competitor tribes have been trying to get it blocked. Competitor Tribes Say the Scotts Valley’s Claim for the Land Is Invalid In the latest development in […]
Legal
January 29, 2026
California Busts Illegal Casino, Arrests Two
The police in San Jose, California, have put a stop to an illegal gambling operation located inside a warehouse. The crackdown led to the arrests of two people and the recovery of unlicensed gaming equipment and other items. San Jose Snuffs Out Illegal Gambling Den The raid on the venue was the culmination of a […]
Sports
January 27, 2026
PrizePicks Launches Prediction Markets in California
PrizePicks has launched a new prediction market offer in the state of California, with the company looking to scale up its presence in this prominent space, which has attracted interest from giants such as DAZN, MLS, and even the President of the United States. PrizePicks Goes Ahead with Prediction Market in California As sports gambling […]
Legal
January 22, 2026
Santa Anita Strikes Back Against California After Its New Machines Were Seized
A few days ago, California authorities seized thoroughbred horseracing track Santa Anita Park’s new gaming machines only two days after they were installed. While the move was praised by tribal gaming authorities, Santa Anita representatives claim that it had no legal grounds and are now taking the California Department of Justice to court. DOJ Seized […]
Legal
January 19, 2026
California Cracks Down on New Racing on Demand Machines at Santa Anita Park
Santa Anita Park’s newly introduced Racing on Demand entertainment machines did not sit well with tribal entities, prompting authorities to intervene. The machines were promptly seized, although Santa Anita representatives vowed to fight back, claiming that the offering did not violate any state laws. Santa Anita Park Added New Machines to Its Product Roster On […]
Casino
December 24, 2025
Hundreds of Kilograms of Drugs Off LA Streets Thanks to Operation Coast to Coast
In Los Angeles, several law enforcement and federal authorities conducted operations that ended with over 130 people detained and several hundred kilograms of illegal narcotics seized. These agencies carried out a total of 36 operations while working together. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, these resulted in the “seizure of a massive amount of […]
