Location: California

04/20/24 2:06 PM

Brightline West to break ground this week on Las Vegas-to-SoCal high-speed rail project

  • Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal
Brightline West plans to break ground next week on its Las Vegas-to-Southern California high-speed train system. Transportation Secretary... more
04/19/24 3:23 PM

California: Paskenta Band breaks ground on microgrid project at Rolling Hills Casino

  • Indian Gaming
The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, in collaboration with the California Energy Commission (CEC), held a groundbreaking ceremony for a... more
04/13/24 12:33 PM

An Oregon tribe’s casino bid sparks furor over what land tribes can rightfully call home

  • Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times
It was midafternoon at the Rain Rock Casino in this faded Gold Rush town, and Jody Criner had just won $47 on the Dancing Drums slot... more
04/13/24 12:09 PM

Ohtani’s ex-interpreter, charged with fraud, must get gambling addiction treatment, judge says

  • Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s former longtime interpreter agreed Friday to undergo court-ordered gambling... more
04/11/24 3:27 PM

Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter charged with stealing $16M from baseball star in sports betting case

  • Steafanie Dazio, Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is being charged with federal bank fraud... more
04/10/24 3:28 PM

IGA Tradeshow: Tribes, not commercial operators, will lead California sports betting

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
The chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association simulated a mic drop Tuesday when he said that the state’s tribes will... more
04/09/24 3:59 PM

IGA Tradeshow: FanDuel CEO’s “lessons learned” from failed California sports betting initiative

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
Give FanDuel CEO Amy Howe credit. At the Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow & Conference in Anaheim Tuesday, Howe wasn’t reluctant... more
04/07/24 4:49 PM

California retail sports betting could hit the ballot in 2026, mobile gaming in 2028

  • TJ McBride , PlayCA
A new push for California sports betting could be on the way in 2026, albeit only for retail options. According to Indian Gaming... more
04/03/24 8:06 PM

Low-cost airline launches flights from Las Vegas to LA-area airport

  • Erin Edgemon, Las Vegas Review-Journal
Discount carrier Avelo Airlines is adding a new nonstop flight from Las Vegas to the Los Angeles area. The airline announced Wednesday... more
03/31/24 5:03 PM

California: Final environmental report available on Redding Rancheria’s plan to expand, move casino

  • David Benda, Redding Record Searchlight
A decision on Redding Rancheria’s controversial plan to relocate its Win-River Resort and Casino to freeway frontage property along the... more