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California sports betting initiatives raise over $256.4 million

Committees supporting and opposing California Propositions 26 and 27 are reported to successfully raised over $256.4 million. This makes the two propositions, which would legalize in-person and mobile sports betting respectively, become the most expensive ballot measures in California history. This funding eclipsed the previous record which was reached in 2020 for Proposition 22 regarding […]

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Legal Online Casino Expansion May Result In More Annual, Tax Revenue

According to Las Vegas-based gaming company Light & Wonder, expanding legal online casinos to more U.S. states has the potential to gain annual revenue of over $30 billion with tax revenue of $6,35 billion. The research, commissioned by Light & Wonder and conducted by VIXIO GamblingCompliance, examined the prospective financial outcomes if internet gaming, often […]

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California violates IGRA with environmental rules on tribal casinos

According to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, California violated the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). The state required environmental concessions from Native American Tribes during negotiations to renew their contract with nearly 30 pages of environmental regulations and changes to family law and tort law to operate the casinos in the “Las Vegas […]

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California AFSCME union opposes tribal ballot measure

A major political organization in California revealed its position on Thursday’s upcoming sports betting ballot measures. The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) District Council 36 opposes the proposed amendment to the state constitution that would allow sports betting. It has the support of several tribal gaming entities. The council, based in […]

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California Democratic Party opposes online sports betting legalization

California Democratic Party has taken contradictory positions on an expansion project for online sports betting within the state that is scheduled to begin in the fall. The party made the opposing statement against this proposed referendum on Monday. There are two propositions being brought to the legislative, Proposition 26 and Proposition 27. Proposition 26 enables […]

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DraftKings CEO Jason Robins pushes iGaming legislation in California

On Friday, during the National Council of Legislators from the Gaming States (NCLGS) in Boston, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins pushed legislation for iGaming and casinos in California state. Robins encouraged the state lawmakers by telling the potential benefits of betting. According to sources, he spoke and touted to state-elected officials, regulators, and industry stakeholders. Robins […]

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California online betting initiative qualification faces state-tribal opposition

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced on June 27 that the proposed online sports betting law would be featured in a vote. However, the tribal-specific initiatives strongly contradict the proposal. The proposal would allow retail betting at tribal casinos and four-horse races across the state of California. Out of four points on California’s sports […]

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Southern California casinos welcome Fourth of July with entertainment events

On Independence Day, both tourists and locals go to casinos, which normally arrange a variety of entertainment options for them. As a result, Southern California’s casinos are planning to hold many entertainment events to commemorate the special month. Some will even begin before the national holiday. Entertainment events at Southern California casinos As the Fourth […]

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Californians on betting initiatives, how it happen when it’s legal

California is set for the legalization of betting in November. As a result, the decision will make Californians allowed to bet on sports. The initiative for sports betting is run by the group of Native American gaming which comprises casinos, bingo halls, and other gambling operations that are eligible for the ballot to the California […]

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Casinos across U.S. offer many Fourth of July entertainment options

As the Fourth of July is almost here, several U.S. casinos offer plenty of entertainment options for people. With this, there is something for everyone to enjoy, whether it’s a fireworks show or 4th of July-themed food and drinks. Some celebrations take place before the 4th of July itself, so pay attention to the event […]