The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians suffered a major blow to its efforts to secure a casino when the… Continue reading California Tribal Casino Project Nixed Over Tribal Disputes
California Tribal Casino Project Nixed Over Tribal Disputes
California Gambling News
California is the richest and most populous state in the U.S., and therefore an important market for gambling. However, its political landscape is complex, and competing interests have tended to sink most attempts at gambling expansion, despite the state’s overall liberal politics.
Retail poker is huge in California, thanks to its many cardrooms, which can legally offer only player-vs.-player, card-based forms of gambling. Many of the biggest tournaments and most popular poker streams in the U.S. take place at venues in California, like Bay 101, Commerce Casino, the Bicycle, and Stones Gambling Hall.
Online poker is a different story, being illegal for real money in the state. For a time, sweepstakes poker rooms targeted California residents, but the state banned that business model in September 2025.
Cement Truck Crash Cancels Flight A of Thunder Valley Main Event Due to Power Outage
Thunder Valley Casino Resort was forced to cancel Flight A of its $1,200 Rungood poker main event on Thursday night… Continue reading Cement Truck Crash Cancels Flight A of Thunder Valley Main Event Due to Power Outage
Fort Mojave Tribe Potentially Cleared to Build Two Casinos in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed away some of the state’s share of future tribal casino revenue in a new deal… Continue reading Fort Mojave Tribe Potentially Cleared to Build Two Casinos in California
California Cardrooms Cleared to Continue Dealing Blackjack After Court Win
The California cardroom industry can breathe a collective sigh of relief for now. California cardrooms are in the clear to… Continue reading California Cardrooms Cleared to Continue Dealing Blackjack After Court Win
Potential Primm Lifeline Could Let it Avoid Ghost Town Status
The Nevada town of Primm, located on the California border, may be getting a lifeline after it looked to be… Continue reading Potential Primm Lifeline Could Let it Avoid Ghost Town Status
California Cardrooms Win Preliminary Injunction to Continue Offering Blackjack
A San Francisco judge ruled that California cardrooms can continue to offer blackjack, halting Attorney General Rob Bonta’s regulations against… Continue reading California Cardrooms Win Preliminary Injunction to Continue Offering Blackjack
Another San Jose Illegal Gambling Den Busted
San Jose authorities arrested a suspect who continued to run an illegal gambling den out of a home four months… Continue reading Another San Jose Illegal Gambling Den Busted
Trusted Nonprofit Manager Stole $1.8M to Fund Gambling Habit at Local Casinos
A former operations manager for the Fresno Arts Council (FAC) has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after stealing more than… Continue reading Trusted Nonprofit Manager Stole $1.8M to Fund Gambling Habit at Local Casinos
US Mail Carrier Accused of $630,000 Theft Scheme to Fund Gambling Habit
A former Sacramento County mail carrier faces 11 federal counts after he allegedly stole hundreds of checks, credit cards, gift… Continue reading US Mail Carrier Accused of $630,000 Theft Scheme to Fund Gambling Habit
Poker Rooms on Edge as Cardrooms Seek Injunction to Stop California Blackjack Ban
A coalition of card rooms and gaming associations is asking a San Francisco court to block new rules, enforceable from… Continue reading Poker Rooms on Edge as Cardrooms Seek Injunction to Stop California Blackjack Ban