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CNIGA boosts its ranks via the addition of three new members

June 22, 2021

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The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) now has 41 members following last week’s addition of the federally-recognized Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians and Tej...

Lady Luck card room closure in San Diego is the end of an era

Sadonna Price

June 21, 2021

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Years ago, card players could easily find a game room in San Diego. The city offered several options to choose from, with over 100 card rooms in operation at one time. For many years, old-style card room owners...

Another legal hold-up for planned California tribal casino

Adam Morgan

June 14, 2021

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In the western American state of California and an appeals court has reportedly temporarily scuppered the plan from the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians to build a new tribal casino on 305 acres of land jus...

California tribe expecting to break ground on new casino resort next month

Adam Morgan

May 10, 2021

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In the western American state of California and the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians has reportedly announced that it expects to break ground on its new tribal casino resort before the end of next month. ...

Artichoke Joe’s Casino fined a record $5.3 million for gambling law violations

Sadonna Price

March 26, 2021

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Artichoke Joe’s Casino is a popular card room in California that was recently hit with a huge, record-breaking fine for violating a federal law connected to money laundering detection. The cardroom must pay $5....

Wilton Rancheria secures further funding for coming California tribal casino

Adam Morgan

March 3, 2021

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In northern California and the federally-recognized Wilton Rancheria tribe has reportedly secured even more outside funding to help it build the $500 million Sky River Casino. According to a Monday report fr...

Apple Incorporated hit with class-action illegal gambling lawsuit

Adam Morgan

February 17, 2021

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In the United States and Apple Incorporated has reportedly been hit with a class-action lawsuit over claims that the technology behemoth is profiting by allowing users of its devices and services to access free...

Allied Esports International Incorporated offloading WPT interests

Adam Morgan

January 20, 2021

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American digital entertainments firm Allied Esports International Incorporated has reportedly announced that it will be selling its stake in the World Poker Tour (WPT) and exploring the possibility of completel...

Nick Vertucci and Ryan Feldman to launch new live poker show at the Hustler Casino

Sadonna Price

November 19, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Law, Online Poker, California

After signing a contract with Hustler Casino in Los Angeles, California, Nick Vertucci and Ryan Feldman are prepared to launch a new poker show next year. Titled Hustler Casino Live, the show will take place at...

GAN announces new Play Aqua social casino site and app for Aqua Caliente Casinos

Sadonna Price

October 26, 2020

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Online gaming software solutions provider, GAN, has announced a new social casino site and app launch for the Aqua Caliente Casinos. Play Agua is now live, utilizing the Simulated Gaming software of GAN, which ...

California tribe celebrating decisive federal court victory

Adam Morgan

September 14, 2020

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In California and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reportedly ruled against a group that has long been seeking to reverse the protective federal status earlier awarded to the Jamul I...

California tribal casino resort proposal clears final legal obstacle

Adam Morgan

September 2, 2020

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In California and a definitive ruling from the state’s highest court has reportedly finally cleared the way for the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians to bring a new casino resort to Madera County. Accordi...

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to hold Job Fair on July 27 to fill 500 positions at new Cathedral City casino

K Morrison

July 22, 2020

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After breaking ground on its third gaming facility on November 4, 2019, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians now looks to fill 500-plus new positions within the next few months. Expected to open fall 2...

California Gaming Association calls on governor to shut down all casinos due to Covid-19

Sadonna Price

July 15, 2020

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The California Gaming Association wants to see all casino gaming shut down in the state due to the rise in coronavirus cases. The group recently sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, urging him to use his pow...

Public support for envisioned California tribal casino resort

Adam Morgan

July 10, 2020

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In the western American state of California and the $600 million plan from the Tejon Indian Tribe to bring a new casino resort to Kern County has reportedly received a large amount of public support. Accordi...