Industry
September 19, 2025
Tribal Leadership Council Receives $50K Grant from Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, federally recognized Indian tribe in California, has unveiled over $13.5 million in grants to support a variety of programs across the region. The Tribal Leadership Council (TLC), a national organization championing the sovereignty, leadership, and long-term sustainability of US tribes, is one of those recipients. Supporting the Next Generation […]
Lottery
September 17, 2025
California State Lottery Produces Four New Millionaires This Month
Four California Lottery players are kicking off the fall season as newly minted millionaires, thanks to major wins from scratcher games. California Has Four New Millionaires from the State Lottery In Los Angeles, Roberto Dimarco scored a $1 million prize playing the Triple Red 777 scratcher. He bought the lucky ticket at Lucky 7 Liquor, […]
Industry
September 12, 2025
California Continues to Advance AB 831, SGLA Expresses Frustration
California’s AB 831 has continued to move forward, making the sweepstakes ban it envisions a realistic outcome, despite the industry’s protests. The measure is now heading to the State Assembly, threatening the social casino sector. AB 831 Advances Again AB 831 seeks to end the controversial sweepstakes gaming sector, outlawing dual-currency gaming platforms for good. […]
Legal
September 12, 2025
FanDuel Class Action in California Withdrawn but Might Come Back
A legal fight over FanDuel’s daily fantasy sports contests in California has stopped for now after the plaintiff chose to drop the case, but the lawsuit could start up again. Experts Guess Settlement Talks After California Player Drops FanDuel Class Action Martin Beltran, who lives in California, started the class action in July. He said […]
Casino
September 10, 2025
California’s Onslaught Against Sweepstakes Secures Win in Senate, Assembly Next
California’s Senate has unanimously backed AB 831, a piece of legislation that seeks to outlaw sweepstakes social casinos in the state, arguing that they constitute a form of illegal gambling. The debate about the issue has split the nation and tribal operators, with some siding with the business model and arguing that it is necessary […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
AB 831 Passes California Senate, Threatening the Sweepstakes Sector
California’s divisive AB 831 has cleared the Senate, despite opposition from the tribal and sweepstakes gaming sectors. While the bill has a few more steps to pass in order to be signed into law, its opponents are already feeling the pressure. AB 831 Inches Closer to Passing AB 831 seeks to snuff out California’s controversial […]
Casino
September 9, 2025
California Tribes Fight Bill Targeting Sweepstakes Gaming
Four Northern California tribes have increased their resistance to Assembly Bill 831. They organized a protest at the State Capitol on September 8 and cautioned lawmakers that the bill could widen economic gaps among tribal nations. Small Tribes Argue That Sweepstakes Ban Could Halt Essential Income Sources The Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, Sherwood Valley Rancheria […]
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 […]
