Legal
September 3, 2025
California Court Rejects High 5’s Motion in Sweepstakes Casino Lawsuit
The Superior Court of California has denied four recent motions filed by High 5 Entertainment’s legal team, including a request to strike the first amended complaint, a motion to quash the service of summons, and motions to compel arbitration and to initiate arbitration proceedings. Superior Court of California Denies High 5 Entertainment’s Claims This case […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
California Inches Closer to Banning Sweepstakes as AB 831 Advances
California’s anti-sweepstakes bill has continued to gain traction and is currently heading to the Senate. If passed, the measure would put an end to dual-currency social casinos. AB 831 Continues to Gain Traction Assembly Bill 831 outlines a ban on dual-currency online casinos, better known as sweepstakes. This controversial form of gaming has experienced rapid […]
Legal
August 29, 2025
Los Angeles Sues Stake.us as Pushback Against Sweepstakes Continues
The city of Los Angeles has launched a legal complaint against Stake.us, alleging that its sweepstakes products are illegal gambling in disguise. The city has likewise launched complaints against several content suppliers, accusing them of enabling illegal operations. LA Says Stake.us Offered Illegal Gambling Stake.us, which is the US-facing social casino subsidiary of the global […]
Casino
August 28, 2025
Sherwood Valley Band, Third California Tribe to Oppose AB 831
The Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians has voiced strong opposition to California Assembly 831, a bill currently moving through the legislature aimed at completely banning all forms of sweepstakes gaming in the state. The tribe joins Big Lagoon Rancheria and Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation of the Cortina Rancheria Tribe in expressing their transparent stance […]
Casino
August 26, 2025
Big Lagoon Rancheria Asks to Hold Off on AB 831
The Big Lagoon Rancheria has asked California lawmakers to hold off on Assembly Bill 831, saying the proposed law puts tribal sovereignty at risk and might hurt smaller tribes’ chances to make money. They made this request in an August 25 letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee, which Tribal Chairperson Virgil Moorehead signed. Big Lagoon […]
Casino
August 19, 2025
VGW Signs Deal with California Tribe, Paving Way for Social Games
The social and sweepstakes landscape is in a state of flux, with New Jersey becoming the latest state to outlaw these types of games. VGW, a provider of social gaming platforms, has found itself at the receiving end of regulatory hostility and legislative suspicion, but the company has now signed a groundbreaking partnership with the […]
Casino
August 19, 2025
High 5 Entertainment Loses First Round in California Lawsuit
A California judge has made a tentative ruling against High 5 Entertainment in a case that might shake up sweepstakes-style casinos operating in the state. San Francisco Judge Allows Lawsuit Claiming High 5 Misled Player to Move Forward On August 14, Judge Christine Van Aken of the San Francisco Superior Court refused to throw out […]
Lottery
August 13, 2025
California Lottery Obtains Global RG Certification
The Californian Lottery has announced that it has obtained the highest possible international accreditation given to a lottery operator for its responsible gambling commitments and strategy. California’s Lottery Gains Highest RG Accreditation The award was handed down to the lottery by the World Lottery Association or WLA, which has distinguished the California Lottery as a […]
Poker
August 11, 2025
Tribes Fight Ruling Blocking Lawsuit Over California Cardrooms
California’s long-running battle over who is legally allowed to run certain casino-style games reignited at the end of last week, when tribal casinos decided to fight off a recent court ruling that threatens to shut down their lawsuit against non-tribal cardrooms. Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Lauri Damrell gave a tentative ruling to dismiss the […]
Casino
August 7, 2025
California Casino Warns Visitors After Community Member Tests Positive for Tuberculosis
One of California’s tribal casinos has urged its patrons to remain vigilant following the detection of contagious tuberculosis within the community. While only a single case had been detected as of the time of the announcement, the tribe decided to maintain full transparency and warn of the potential threat. The Resort Is Cooperating with Health […]
