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California releases updated ‘house-banked’ game proposals

December 9, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Gaming Industry News, California, Economy/Finance, The Players Lounge, Taxation

After over a hear of deliberations and the California Bureau of Gambling Control has reportedly released a new set of proposals that would govern how ‘house-banked’ games such as baccarat, pai gow and poker are...

New study highlights the economic importance of California cardrooms

Adam Morgan

November 11, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, California, Economy/Finance, Poker, Taxation

The California Gaming Association has published the results of a specially-commissioned study showing that the state’s cardrooms are responsible for some 32,425 direct and indirect jobs that annually pay out ap...

Santa Anita Park comes under fire from animal rights activists

Adam Morgan

June 1, 2019

Greyhound Racing, Horse Racing, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, California

In California, animal rights activists are reportedly urging Santa Anita Park to cease live horseracing after Sunday saw a nine-year-old gelding named ‘Kochees’ become the 26th thoroughbred since December to di...

California casino gambling license in jeopardy

Adam Morgan

January 6, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, California, Money Laundering, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In southern California, The Gardens Casino is reportedly in jeopardy of losing its gambling license following accusations from state officials that it had failed to comply with federal anti-money laundering law...