Location: California

09/11/25 9:38 AM

California: Morongo Band awards scholarships to four students

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
Four Native American students from California have each received a $10,000 scholarship from the Morongo Band of Mission Indians near Palm... more
09/09/25 8:04 PM

California Senate unanimously passes sweepstakes ban; bill moves back to Assembly

  • Chris Altruda, Casino Reports
California took a large step toward banning online sweepstakes gaming Monday night when the state Senate unanimously passed AB 831 by a... more
09/08/25 9:07 PM

Four California tribes speak out against proposed sweepstakes ban backed by tribal casinos

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
Members of Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, the Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians, the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, and... more
09/07/25 2:13 PM

Nevada casino operators are staking a claim in California’s gold country. Will that hurt Reno-Tahoe?

  • Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent
Red Rock Resorts is aiming to strike gold again in Northern California. Along with Boyd Gaming and Caesars Entertainment, the company is... more
09/07/25 1:57 PM

Could a tribal casino solve the hospital problem in California’s Stanislaus County?

  • Garth Stapley, Los Banos Enterprise
A tribal gaming casino just off Interstate 5, less than two dozen miles from Modesto, could be a catalyst for bringing emergency healthcare... more
09/06/25 1:12 PM

Plenty at ‘Stake’ with L.A. city attorney’s lawsuit against operator

  • Chris Altruda, Casino Reports
As the saga of AB 831 continues to play out at the California legislative statehouse in Sacramento to determine the fate of online... more
09/06/25 1:10 PM

Amended California anti-sweeps bill protects non-gaming operations; 4th tribe announces opposition

  • Chris Altruda, Casino Reports
California State Assemblyperson Antonio Valencia has offered amendments to AB 831, which would ban online sweepstakes casinos in the Golden... more
09/04/25 2:58 PM

Judge blocks Koi Nation casino project in California’s wine country opposed by Graton Rancheria

  • Adam Roarty, CasinoBeats
A judge in California has ruled in favor of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (FIGR) and blocked plans for a Koi Nation casino... more
09/03/25 8:16 PM

Yaamava’ Theater to host free San Manuel Pow Wow preview exhibition

  • Brandon De Hoyos, KABC-TV
Before one of Southern California’s biggest Native American celebrations, Yaamava’ Theater will welcome dancers from this... more
09/03/25 10:37 AM

California: Black Oak Casino Resort to offer free hotel rooms to wildfire evacuees

  • ABC10
A casino in Tuolumne County is offering shelter to residents ordered to evacuate because of the 6-5 Fire in Chinese Camp. Black Oak Casino... more