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California Jurisdiction News
FSGA statement on California AG’s DFS opinion
3 Jul 2025
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association states that California AG Rob Bonta's recent opinion deeming Daily Fantasy Sports illegal is both “illogical” and inconsistent with rulings in other U.S. jurisdictions.
California bill introduced to prohibit online sweepstakes games
25 Jun 2025
The bill aims to protect Californians from unregulated online gambling by prohibiting online sweepstakes games that use a "dual currency” model to mimic casino-style wagering.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Fines, lawsuits and jackpots edition
28 Mar 2025
In addition to big wins, this week we saw a lawsuit filed over a California casino project, Michigan cracking down on illegal operators, and a settlement agreement in the Resorts World Las Vegas illegal bookmaker case.
California sports betting propositions dealt a losing hand
9 Nov 2022
Both Native American casinos and online gambling companies fail in their quest to legalize sports wagering in The Golden State.
Galaxy Gaming receives licensing approval from California Gambling Control Commission
24 Jan 2020
The developer and distributor of casino table games and enhanced systems, announced today that it has received licensing approval in California which is the largest table games market in North America.
Pala Casino Spa and Resort gives guest a 2018 Lexus
14 May 2018
Julie N., a guest from Garden Grove, CA, won a 2018 Lexus RC 300, sponsored by Lexus of Escondido, Friday, 11 May.
KC and The Sunshine Band to perform at Pala's Starlight Theater
14 May 2018
R&B/Funk legends KC and the Sunshine Band will perform at 8 p.m., Friday, 14 September, in the Starlight Theater at the Pala Casino Spa and Resort.
Pala RV Resort sponsoring bake-off
14 May 2018
At the Pala Casino Spa and Resort, the top-rated Pala RV Resort (10/10*/10 by Good Sam*) will sponsor a Dessert Bake-Off, 20-21 July, that will offer fun prizes for the best desserts that RV guests bring that weekend.
Free June events at Pala Casino Spa and Resort
10 May 2018
The California casino will continue its free events series in June featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, the underground wine CAVE on weekends and the new, expanded Luis Rey’s restaurant and lounge on Saturday, 30 June.
Gary Platt provides Pechanga Resort & Casino with slot chairs
10 May 2018
The California casino was supplied 4,400 main floor slot chairs for the casino remodel from Gary Platt Manufacturing.
Pala announces Poker Room schedule for June
10 May 2018
Southern California poker players will have more opportunities to win extra cash at Pala Casino Spa and Resort in June when the Poker Room will host its Hump Day No Limit tournaments.
Very Fortune-8 giveaway at Pala Casino Spa and Resort
10 May 2018
Everyone will have the opportunity to win a share of $110,208 starting Friday, 8 June, until Saturday, 18 August at the California casino.
This Week in Gambling: Sports betting and online poker updates
21 Feb 2018
J. Todd covers online poker news out of California, as well as the continuing story of U.S. sports betting reform.
APCW Perspectives: Closing loopholes in Australia
21 Aug 2017
The Australian Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill has finally passed, closing loopholes in the law while putting an end to in-play sports betting and online poker. Also, industry news from California and New Jersey.
This Week in Gambling: Online gambling live in California (sorta)
16 Aug 2017
California recently took its first online bet for real money. However, it's not as exciting as it may sound, although it is a positive step. Also, another state has regulated fantasy sports as MGM launches another online casinos. Plus, a sports betting conference is coming to America, and another Black Friday case wraps up.
Nektan accepts first mobile bet in California
10 Aug 2017
The provider has launched its series of Evolve in-venue mobile games with a tribal casino in California.
This Week in Gambling: The same ol' story in Pennsylvania and California
3 Aug 2017
Every year the industry waits for Pennsylvania and California to pass gambling expansion bills, holding out hope for more online gambling in the U.S. Every year, we're disappointed. What's the current situation in these two states?
This Week in Gambling: No online poker for California in 2017
3 May 2017
It's barely May and already the online poker question in California is dead for the year. In fact, the situation is so bad it looks as if they plan to scrap the entire legislation and start over. Also, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will meet with Nevada Governor Sandoval and free liquor in Las Vegas may soon be a thing of the past.
APCW Perspectives: Poker news from Europe and California
1 May 2017
This has been a week filled with online poker news, including major announcements out of Europe and California. J. Todd is also covering stories from Poland and Australia.
Top 10 US states to watch for iGaming legislation in 2017
27 Mar 2017
Legalizing online gambling is never easy, which is why we have to hand it to these 10 states for even trying. Whether their attempts will be successful remains to be seen, but we're optimistic.
APCW Perspectives: New Year's online gambling stories
9 Jan 2017
Christmas is over, the New Year has been ushered in and we're back with some gambling stories from Australia and Russia. Also, some important industry news from the U.S. states of California and Pennsylvania.
This Week in Gambling: New Year gambling news from California, Pennsylvania and Ohio
4 Jan 2017
We return in 2017 with lots of news, including internet poker for California, online gambling for Pennsylvania and fantasy sports for Ohio.
Top 10 Casino City storylines from 2016
5 Dec 2016
What do eSports, political betting and paid parking have in common? They're all part of a surprising year in the gambling industry. Casino City has gathered together ten of the top story lines from 2016.
Trends for US online gambling forecasted through 2020
5 Oct 2016
Growth in the 34-and-younger population and the rise of non-mobile computer device usage has been predicted by global market research firm Technavio.
APCW Perspectives: Gambling news from North America and Europe
13 Sep 2016
This week, J. Todd returns with stories out of California and Quebec, as well as online gambling news from Greece, France and the U.K.
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