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The newest California casino, Hard Rocket Hotel Casino Tejon, is officially expected to open at some point during the 2025 calendar year.

New Hard Rock California Casino Expected to Open Some Time in 2025

Article posted on Tuesday 03 September - 20:31 EDT

A new California casino is expected to open at some point during the 2025 calendar year. Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tejon, located in Kern County, officially broke ground in […]

Professional Poker Player Pleads Guilty in Latest California Betting Scandal 

Article posted on Wednesday 28 August - 07:40 EDT

A professional poker player has pleaded guilty for his role in the latest California betting scandal, including running an illegal sportsbook.
The latest California betting scandal has culminated in a guilty plea from the primary defendant. Damien LeForbes, a professional poker player, has pleaded guilty to operating an illegal sportsbook. He […]

Two Tribes Reach Agreement to Operate California Casinos 

Article posted on Wednesday 21 August - 07:03 EDT

Two tribes have reached an agreement to operate California casinos, adding to what's already a robust tribal network in The Golden State.
The network of California casinos is now set to expand. Governor Gavin Newsome recently signed three gaming compacts that will allow two additional tribes to operate their own California casinos. […]

Tribes Want Retail California Sports Betting to Launch in 2026 

Article posted on Wednesday 14 August - 11:00 EDT

State tribes are hoping that on-site California sports betting will be able to launch in 2026, with online wagering following in 2028.
Could legal California sports betting launch during the 2026 calendar year? Tribes in the state apparently hope so. Adam Hensley of PlayCA recently reported that “tribes want to launch retail […]

San Francisco Giants Players Opened Up About Threats from Fans Aggrieved by MLB Bets 

Article posted on Tuesday 23 July - 00:15 EDT

In a recent conversation with USA Today, San Francisco Giants players opened up about receiving threats from fans over failed MLB bets.
In a recent conversation with USA Today, a handful of San Francisco Giants players opened up about receiving threats and being harassed by fans who submitted failed MLB bets. For […]

All Eyes on California Sports Betting Debate Following Recent United States Supreme Court Decision in Florida 

Article posted on Tuesday 09 July - 05:33 EDT

Could Governor Gavin Newsom follow Florida's lead in California sports betting discussions?
Get ready for Florida to be brought up a lot during California sports betting discussions. On the heels of the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) deciding not to hear the […]

Will Legalization of California Sports Betting Require Constitutional Amendment? 

Article posted on Tuesday 25 June - 17:45 EDT

The future of California sports betting is up in the air. And that has many wondering about whether it can be legalized in a different way.
The journey of California sports betting legalization is a unique one. And as we enter the next phase of its debates, we can’t help but wondering: Is there a chance […]

Will Underage Gambling Concerns Prevent California Sports Betting Legalization? 

Article posted on Saturday 01 June - 19:07 EDT

Opponents of California sports betting have cited an underage gambling epidemic across the country as a primary reason for their stance.
As online sports betting in the United States continues to become more popular, the stands against it are growing louder. This is perhaps most true on the subjects of California […]

Will Shohei Ohtani Translator Scandal Impact the Future of California Sports Betting? 

Article posted on Tuesday 28 May - 19:26 EDT

Will the recent scandal involving Shohei Ohtani's translator impact the future of California sports betting? Let's see if we can find out.
Could the recent illegal gambling scandal involving the former interpreter to Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara, wind up impacting the timeline for California sports betting to get […]

High Speed Rail Project Offers Californians Easier Access to Legal Sports Betting 

Article posted on Tuesday 07 May - 21:50 EDT

A new high speed railway from California to Las Vegas is about to give Golden State residents easier access to legal sports betting.
Californians are on track to have easier access to legal sports betting. No, we do not come bearing news that sports betting in California is about to be legalized. That’s […]

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