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San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians unveils newly expanded ($50m) Valley View Casino in northern San Diego County

July 4, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, California

After on June 28 wrapping up nearly 18 months of construction Valley View Casino & Hotel in northern San Diego County unveiled its $50 million expansion and contemporary new look on July 3, 2019. The yea...

California tribes lose lawsuit concerning card room exclusivity breaches

Adam Morgan

June 21, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, California, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In California and a trio of casino-operating tribes have reportedly lost a legal fight against the western state concerning who should be permitted to offer ‘house-banked’ card games such as blackjack and bacca...

Tejon Tribe partners with Hard Rock for new $600 million casino project in Kern County, CA

K Morrison

June 5, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, California, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Global hospitality company, Hard Rock International, has announced that it will develop and manage a $600 million hotel and casino project on behalf of the Tejon Indian Tribe. The proposed Hard Rock Hotel &...

Santa Anita Park comes under fire from animal rights activists

Adam Morgan

June 1, 2019

Greyhound Racing, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Horse Racing, 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 tribe remaining optimistic on casino relocation plan

Adam Morgan

May 27, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, California, Licenses

The Redding Rancheria in northern California is still reportedly optimistic that it will be given official permission to transfer the casino license for its Win-River Resort and Casino to a new facility it want...

Harrah’s official grand opening lights up the sky in Amador County, CA

K Morrison

May 22, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, California

Over the weekend, the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians celebrated the official grand opening of its $168 million Harrah's Northern California casino in Amador County. Located approximately 32 miles so...

Casino-operating California tribe fails to have labor sovereignty appeal heard

Adam Morgan

May 21, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, California, Employment & Careers, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In southern California, the Pauma Band of Luiseno Indians has reportedly failed in its attempt to get the United States Supreme Court to reconsider a lower court’s ruling that tied workers at its Casino Pauma t...

Owners of California’s Lake Elsinore Casino facing licensing decision

Adam Morgan

April 30, 2019

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

In California, an administrative law judge is currently considering whether to revoke the provisional gambling license that has been continually held by the owners of the Lake Elsinore Casino since 1999. Cal...

Proposed central California tribal casino resort takes a step forward

Adam Morgan

April 29, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, California

In central California, the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs has reportedly completed a ‘scoping report’ on a plan that could eventually lead to the Tejon Indian Tribe being granted permission to build and...

Harrah’s Northern California opening today in western Amador County

Adam Morgan

April 29, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Casino openings, California

California will reportedly welcome its latest tribal casino later today when the federally-recognized Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians opens its Harrah’s Northern California venue in partnership with Cae...

Sycuan Casino’s $260 million resort expansion reveals state-of-the-art amenities

K Morrison

March 28, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Casino openings, Casino expansion projects, Casino project updates, California

In San Diego County, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation celebrated the grand opening of its $260 million expansion on Wednesday, April 27, 2019. The major undertaking began in March 2017, when the tribe bro...

Antonio Brown: Leaving Pittsburgh for The Black & Silver

Natalie Stephanopoulos

March 15, 2019

NFL, Gaming Industry News, California, Sports betting, Pennsylvania

This week, Antonio Brown, will be officially traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Oakland Raiders.The Steelers will receive a third and fifth round draft pick in the 2019 NFL draft from the Raiders. Brown...

WPT L.A. Poker Classic Main Event win goes to David Baker

Marie Kelley

March 14, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, California, Poker

The World Poker Tour L.A. Poker Classic has come to an end. For the first time ever, the final table was delayed, resuming five days after the final players were named. In the end, it was David Baker who topped...

California sports betting a no-go

Marie Kelley

March 6, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, California, Sports betting

Sports betting in California is not going to happen this year. An initiative proposed in the state regarding sports betting was unable to move forward. The initiative did not receive enough signatures to qualif...

California’s new Soboba Casino Resort to open from tomorrow

Adam Morgan

February 19, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Casino openings, New Hotels, California

In southern California, the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians has reportedly announced that it intends to launch gaming operations inside its new 474,000 sq ft Soboba Casino Resort from tomorrow. Hotel to debut...