Lottery
June 25, 2025
Man in California Bags $500K+ Jackpot Off $1 Lottery Ticket
One lucky guy in California has much to be thankful for after his $1 Cash 5 ticket turned out to be a winner and fetched him the eye-watering $512,111 payout. Daniel Allison, who won and was happy to share his prize, won on June 17 while playing online. The ticket matched all five numbers at […]
Casino
June 24, 2025
Wife of California Sheriff Arrested over Gambling Offenses Booked As Well
Robin Lynn Severance Lopez, the wife of a California sheriff who was previously arrested on charges for helping facilitate illegal gambling operations, was also booked, with investigators charging Lopez with a charge of conspiracy to use or invest proceeds tied to racketeering. Wife Accused as Part of Criminal Gambling Ring Worth Millions The arrest happened […]
Casino
June 5, 2025
Husband-Wife Duo Accused of Embezzling Casino Money
Police in the Bay Area have arrested a wife and husband, with the wife accused of embezzling money from her employer, a casino, and aided by her spouse. The alleged criminal activity has been going on for several years at the very least, after an investigation by police bore out a previously voiced suspicion by […]
Casino
June 4, 2025
Pechanga Resort Casino Gives Away New Home to SoCal Woman
One Mayra V. of Long Beach has much to be happy about after the woman won a brand-new home from the Pechanga Resort casino and its three-month Home Sweet Win! promo designed to raise the operator’s profile, but also – make at least one person very happy! Single Mother of Three Wins It Big V. […]
Casino
June 2, 2025
Local Leaders Join Legal Fight to Stop Koi Nation Casino Near Windsor
The fight against the planned Shiloh Resort & Casino in Sonoma County heated up this week when two local government officials jumped into the court battle to block the project. Sonoma County and Windsor Officials Oppose Tribal Casino on Fire-Prone Farmland Sonoma County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins and Windsor Town Manager Jon Davis both filed declarations […]
Casino
May 30, 2025
People Fight Back as California Mulls Stopping Blackjack in Cardrooms
This week, more people spoke up against a plan to stop blackjack and baccarat games in California cardrooms. At a state meeting held by the Bureau of Gambling Control, city leaders, business owners, and locals shared their concerns. They joined the online meeting to say this change could hurt local economies and cause many people […]
Industry
May 29, 2025
Stake.us Scores Legal Win in California
Stake.us has secured a substantial procedural victory in California court as a judge ruled that a lawsuit challenging the legality of its sweepstakes casino business must proceed via private arbitration. While this development allows Stake to continue its operations in California for the time being, the company also faces similar legal woes in Alabama and […]
Sports
May 29, 2025
GOP Hopeful Bets on Himself in CA Governor Prediction Market
In a bold move, California gubernatorial candidate Kyle Langford has placed a small but symbolic wager on himself. The Republican hopeful publicly disclosed on X (formerly Twitter) that he purchased $98.76 worth of contracts on Kalshi, the popular prediction market platform that has recently added Solana to its crypto options, betting that he will become […]
Casino
May 7, 2025
Escaped California Prisoner Caught at Coyote Valley Casino
Inmate Donovan Bacon thought he had made it. The prisoner, who is serving a six-year sentence for second-degree robbery, managed to escape from the Parlin Fork Conservation Camp #6 in Jackson State Demonstration Forest on Sunday. Prisoner Escapes, Travels to Casino, Gets Caught However, his taste for freedom was short-lived, and his chances of an […]
Casino
May 5, 2025
Californian Sues Ryan Seacrest for Advertising Illegal Gambling
Ryan Seacrest is facing legal trouble over his endorsement of an online casino platform. A California woman claims his promotion contributed to her financial losses. The Sweepstakes Nuance The lawsuit, filed by Aubrey Carillo, accuses the “American Idol” and “Wheel of Fortune” host of advertising ChumbaCasino.com, which she says is operating illegally in the state. […]
