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October 3, 2024
Californian Tribes Want Sports Betting to Become Reality in 2026 or 2028
During CNIGA’s last meeting, tribal leaders came together and decided that they were going to push to place a sports betting measure on either the 2026 or 2028 ballot, hoping to pave the way for sports gambling in California before long. CNIGA Determined to Push Forward with Sports Gambling A previous measure, which was supposed […]
Industry
September 26, 2024
VTA Shooter Owed Victim Thousands in Gambling Debt
Earlier this week, we reported on the case of the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) bus driver who was fatally shot by a coworker over an alleged gambling debt. On Wednesday, the suspect accused of the deadly shooting at VTA’s Chaboya Division Yard appeared in court for his initial arraignment. The 33-year-old is facing a murder […]
Industry
September 24, 2024
VTA Bus Driver Fatally Shot by Coworker over Gambling Debt
A deadly shooting in San Jose, California, claimed the life of one person late last week. Police detained a man suspected of the killing that allegedly happened due to an unpaid gambling debt. Suspect May Face First-Degree Murder Charge Last week, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office announced it is investigating a deadly shooting that […]
Industry
September 9, 2024
California Assemblyman Faces Scrutiny Over Votes for Tribal Gambling Bill
Assemblymember Evan Low of California has recently found himself in the center of a firestorm surrounding the debate over Senate Bill 549, a bill that would allow Native American tribes to litigate action against private card rooms for operating illegal card games. Assemblymember Low’s Yes Vote on Gambling Bill Sparks Debate Over $60,000 Tribal Campaign […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
California Tribal Compact Bill Secures Assembly Approval
California Senator Bill Dodd announced that two of his measures, including a tribal gaming compact, have been greenlit by the Assembly. He praised this development, calling it a “win for everyone.” Dodd’s Bill Was Approved by the Assembly As per the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, states can sign gaming compacts with Native tribes, […]
Legal
September 3, 2024
Bill Allowing California Tribes to Sue Cardrooms Gains Traction
For years, Native American Tribes in California and cardrooms argued over the legality of games offered by the latter. The Tribes’ main issue is with poker, baccarat and blackjack games offered by cardrooms. Their opponents found a way to offer such games through third-party proposition player providers and argued that those games operate in line […]
Legal
August 28, 2024
California Man Pleads Guilty in Illegal Bookmaking Case
A professional poker player from Long Beach, California, recently admitted to money laundering and running an illegal bookmaking business. The case that raises eyebrows involves Damien LeForbes, who recently signed an agreement to plead guilty to money laundering and operating an illegal bookmaking business in Las Vegas, as well as California. What’s known so far […]
Casino
August 23, 2024
California Gov. Lobbies Against Two Tribal Casino Projects
California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, has sent a letter to the US Department of the Interior’s (DOI) secretary Deb Haaland, asking her to oppose two tribal casino projects in Solano and Sonoma counties. Sidestepping the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Newsom argued the new constructions proposed by the Koi Nation of Northern California and the Scotts […]
Casino
August 19, 2024
Californian Tribal Gaming Operations May Soon Be Able to Sue Cardrooms
A new bill has made it to the assembly floor after SB 549 was approved with a 14-0 vote in the Assembly Appropriation Committee. The Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act will essentially allow Californian tribes to sue cardrooms over their offer of blackjack and poker games, which are supposedly the exclusive rights of the […]
Legal
August 12, 2024
California Bookie Anticipated to Receive 30-37 Month Prison Term
Mathew Bowyer, a 49-year-old man from San Juan Capistrano, California, who was investigated for running an illegal bookmaking business, is facing between two-and-half and three years in prison. Earlier this month, the US Attorney’s Office, Central District of California confirmed that the Southern Californian bookie is expected to plead guilty to three charges. The 49-year-old […]
