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California Attorney General Says Daily Fantasy Sports Are Illegal Gambling

Nina Davidovic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, California, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports
On July 3, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a formal 33-page legal opinion declaring that daily fantasy sports (DFS) platforms—including pick’em and draft-style contests offered by companies...

Court Rejects Underdog’s Bid to Block AG’s DFS Opinion as PrizePicks Adapts

Nina Davidovic
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A California court has denied Underdog Sports' request to block Attorney General Rob Bonta from issuing his long-anticipated legal opinion on the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the state. The rul...

PrizePicks Shifts California Fantasy Sports Game to Peer-to-Peer Model

Nina Davidovic
U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, California, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports
In response to mounting legal uncertainty, PrizePicks has switched its daily fantasy sports (DFS) offering in California from the traditional against-the-house Pick’em format to the peer-to-peer Arena model. Th...

Eagle Mountain Casino Kicks Off $220 Million Hotel-Resort Expansion

Nina Davidovic
Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., New Hotels, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Casino project updates, California
The Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville, California, has officially broken ground on its highly anticipated Phase 2 expansion, ushering in the next phase of the Tule River Tribe’s vision for a world-class reso...

Attorney General’s Ruling May Redefine Fantasy Sports Legality in California

Kim M
Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, California, Lottery, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports
Online fantasy sports may soon be classified as illegal gambling under California law, as Attorney General Rob Bonta prepares to issue a long-awaited legal opinion that could have sweeping implications for fant...

Ione Band of Miwok Indians Advances Toward Opening Acorn Ridge Casino in California

Vanja Mitic
Tribal Gaming, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino Destinations, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, North America Casino News, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, California, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
Following nearly two decades of legal disputes, regulatory hurdles, and opposition, the Ione Band of Miwok Indians is making significant progress toward realizing its long-planned casino development in Amador C...

Scotts Valley Casino Project Secures Major Tribal Alliance in Legal Fight

Johnny K.
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The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, in the midst of a high-stakes legal standoff with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), has gained the powerful backing of the Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT), mark...

$725M Financing Finalized for North Fork Casino Resort in Madera

Johnny K.
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The long-awaited casino project by the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians has taken a major leap forward with the finalization of nearly $725 million in financing. The funding will go toward building the expa...

Ryan Seacrest Sued Over Chumba Casino Promotion Amid Allegations of Illegal Gambling

Vanja Mitic
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Ryan Seacrest, the renowned host of American Idol and Wheel of Fortune, is being sued over his involvement in promoting Chumba Casino, an online social slot game app, which is accused of operating illegally in ...

California Files Suit Over Federal Approval of Koi Nation Casino

Johnny K.
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The State of California and Governor Gavin Newsom have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of the Interior’s recent decision to authorize the Koi Nation’s proposed casino resort in Sonoma Co...

PrizePicks Teams Up with San Diego Padres in First California Partnership

Vanja Mitic
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In an exciting development for both sports fans and fantasy enthusiasts, PrizePicks has officially partnered with the San Diego Padres, marking its first team partnership in the state of California. The deal so...

Hard Rock Sacramento to Launch $4 Billion Regional Entertainment District

Johnny K.
Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, California, Economy/Finance
A transformative multi-billion-dollar expansion is on the horizon for Northern California, as Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain reveals ambitious plans to evolve into a sprawling entertai...