Location: California

04/05/26 1:42 PM

As tribal casinos boom in Sacramento area, owners look for a competitive edge

  • Laura Mahoney, Abridged
Acorn Ridge Casino opened last month, set on a hilltop in Plymouth overlooking the Gold Country hills. Along with 484 slot machines and 12... more
04/01/26 9:56 PM

California cardrooms seek injunction as blackjack ban takes effect

  • Jackson Ellison, KXTV-TV
A coalition of California cardrooms has filed to block new regulations that they say will financially devastate the industry. The dispute... more
03/31/26 9:42 PM

California: Third millionaire minted on Dragon Link at Pechanga in one year

  • CDC Gaming
A Burbank, Calif., man is starting his week a newly minted millionaire following a Sunday trip to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula. The... more
03/31/26 9:40 PM

California: Hard Rock Tejon will get a bus stop to improve community access

  • Riley Nagel, KERO-TV
Kern Transit is planning to add a new stop at the Hard Rock Casino in Tejon, a move that comes as some in the community are still pushing... more
03/31/26 2:52 PM

Here’s why some of California’s tribal casinos can offer gas at a cheaper rate

  • Zain Khan, New York Post
Amid rising gas prices, now averaging above $6 per gallon in California, commuters may find some relief, if they’re willing to go a little... more
03/30/26 8:10 AM

IGA Wellness Walk and Run to honor late Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr.

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
The Indian Gaming Association has announced the IGA Wellness Walk and Run: Honoring Chairman Ernest Stevens Jr. It starts at 7 a.m. March... more
03/25/26 6:51 PM

Sky River, Wilton Rancheria unveil new parking garage in casino expansion

  • Emma Hall, The Sacramento Bee
Sky River Casino in Elk Grove opened its new five-story parking garage Tuesday. It’s part of the casino’s plan to transform itself into a... more
03/20/26 12:14 PM

CDC Roundtable: IGA will address issues, new leadership in Indian Country

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
This year’s Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow & Convention will be different. It’s the first gathering in years where former Chairman... more
03/18/26 5:26 PM

California bill targets fantasy sports and prediction market ads to minors

  • Kate Wolffe, The Sacramento Bee
The ads are everywhere: on TV, YouTube, social media, even in the stadiums themselves. Fantasy sports wagering platforms like PrizePicks,... more
03/18/26 4:02 PM

Eddie Leon Tullis to receive Rick Hill–Tim Wapato Sovereign Warrior Award at IGA

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
The Indian Gaming Association on Wednesday announced that it will honor Eddie Leon Tullis, former Tribal Chairman of the Poarch Band of... more