Gambling News - 'California'
Casino
October 5, 2022
Konami Gaming Deploys Cashless at Sky River Casino in Sacramento, CA
Konami Gaming and Sky River Casino have introduced a cashless gaming option that is available at the newly constructed location in Sacramento, California. Cashless is becoming an increasingly important part of the experience, and although it’s not on track to replace cash completely, it’s a solution that has been a preferred option for many properties […]
Sports
October 5, 2022
Voters Not Likely to Back California’s Competing Betting Pitches
Two proposals are currently calling for the legalization of sports betting in California. The results of a new study reveal that the pair of propositions do not have a great chance of passing in November. Californians Unlikely to Support Competing Sports Betting Proposals The UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies released details regarding a new study on […]
Casino
September 26, 2022
Jamul Casino to Launch with Video King’s Bingo TreasuresTM
Video King has finalized its Managed Services Agreement partnership which will see the company provide the services for the Jamul Casino in California, owned, and operated by the Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation. This partnership will seek to significantly improve the day-to-day activities at Jamul Casino and give the Corporation an opportunity to boost its […]
Industry
September 22, 2022
California Betting Ballot Set to Pit Multi-Million War Chests
The fight for legalized sports betting in California is becoming the most-expensive ballot initiative in the US, having raised around $400 million so far and still counting, as casino operating tribes and leading online sports betting operators are pitted against each other, reported ABC News. Opposing Camps Prepare to Fight for Votes Proposition 26, backed […]
Casino
September 15, 2022
Desert Diamond to Auction Old West Valley Casino Equipment
Desert Diamond Casinos will auction old casino equipment from its interim West Valley casino. While this will not include gambling machines, it will include various goodies that other companies or collectors can find a use for. Desert Diamond to Sell Over 200 Objects The public auction comes ahead of the opening of the official Desert […]
Industry
September 15, 2022
Californians Reject Sports Betting Proposition 27 in Latest Poll
Although sports betting has been rapidly gaining popularity throughout the US since the 2018 legislative changes, there are still states that are being cautious with adoption, and – as few as they might be – some are downright against sports betting. This latest Public Policy Institute of California survey inquired where Californians stand on the […]
Industry
August 22, 2022
California’s GOP Supports the Democratic Party in Opposing Prop 27
The Republican Party in California has shown its support to the Democratic Party in what’s seen as a rare display of bipartisan support in opposing the initiative to legalize sports betting in the state. Prop 27 is supported by numerous big operators such as FanDuel, BetMGM, and DraftKings. Prop 27 Received Everything but a Warm […]
Poker
August 19, 2022
Jamul Casino Unveils New Quarterly Poker Series
Jamul Casino, a California-based tribal gambling venue, announced it will host a new poker series with a $150,000 prize pool. The event will run for almost two weeks and will feature various trophy events. Jamul Casino Announces SDPC Series Jamul Casino’s poker event is called San Diego Poker Classic (SDPC). Its inaugural edition will run […]
Industry
August 19, 2022
Ex-LA City Council Member Who Was in Prison Receives Fine
Mitchell Englander, once a member of the Los Angeles City Council, representing District 12 in the San Fernando Valley, faced a criminal charge which led to a prison sentence a few years ago. A prime reason for the charge and consequent prison sentence was a trip to Las Vegas, which the former LA City Council […]
Casino
August 15, 2022
Harrah’s Resort Hosts Gordon Ramsay’s First Hell’s Kitchen in California
Gordon Ramsay has chosen Harrah’s Resort SoCal in Funner, California as its third US location for a restaurant under the Hell’s Kitchen brand. The Funner location marks the first Hell’s Kitchen restaurant to open in Southern California and also the largest location to date to host the prestigious brand. The British chef and TV personality […]