Location: California
California tribal casino opening in October unveils dining lineup
North Fork Mono Casino has announced its dining lineup, which will include restaurants, bars and casual dining concepts ranging from... more
Wipfli to host Elevate 2026 workshop at Graton Resort and Casino
Wipfli will host “Elevate 2026: Streamlining the Path from Audit to Financials,” a two-day in-person workshop designed for tribal gaming... more
Arlen Opper, who helped build California tribal casinos and tried to bring Raiders to Sacramento, dies
Arlen Opper was very sick, but he wasn’t about to miss a meeting of the tribal council of the United Auburn Indian Community. Opper, who... more
California: Mary Cheeks steps down as president and general manager of Jamul Casino Resort
Mary Cheeks, who led the Jamul Casino Resort through a period of notable expansion, is stepping down as president and general manager after... more
California: Scotts Valley Band sues Interior Department after closure of North Bay preview casino
A California tribe is refusing to fold on its controversial $700 million casino project. The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians last week... more
Compliance confidential, part one: What happens in compliance, stays in compliance
This is the first in a series. Those who work in compliance are in an awkward spot, as doing their jobs properly can mean a loss of revenue... more
California: Thunder Valley Casino Resort names Dawn Clayton its new CEO
Thunder Valley Casino Resort has named longtime executive Dawn Clayton as its new chief executive officer, promoting a veteran gaming and... more
Interior Department rules against proposed Bay Area casino; gaming suspended at new preview facility
The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians took a hit Friday afternoon with a major ruling against the tribe’s proposed casino in Vallejo.... more
California: Hard Rock Casino Tejon donates 500 backpacks for schoolchildren
Kern County students will have a little extra help heading back to school after Hard Rock Casino Tejon donated 500 backpacks to support a... more
OPINION: The dimming prospects of Brightline
After more than 20 years of promising that high-speed trains would soon be zipping between Las Vegas and (almost) Los Angeles, another... more

