Legal
March 27, 2023
Bill Proposing Cardroom Expansion Gains Traction in California
The Gambling Control Act of 1997 in California restricted the expansion of cardrooms in the state. After it was extended a few times, it finally expired at the start of this year. Under the Gambling Control Act of 1997, it wasn’t possible for new cardroom licenses to be issued. At the same time, such businesses […]
Legal
March 9, 2023
California Tribes Back New Cardroom Moratorium
A proposed measure in California may, if approved, allow smaller cardrooms to grow moderately and without overexpansion while barring new cardrooms from opening in the state. The bill was originally proposed by James Ramos, the first Native American to be a part of California’s state legislature. Nicknamed AB341, the gambling measure would allow current cardrooms […]
Legal
November 9, 2022
Cardrooms Triumph as California Rejects Prop 26
Californian cardrooms can rest easy as locals prevented the controversial Proposition 26 from passing. Many feared that the measure would have given tribal casinos too much power. Prop 26 May Have Hurt the Economy Proposition 26’s goal was to amend local laws and provide tribal operators with the opportunity to hire private trial lawyers and […]
Casino
October 4, 2020
LA County Cardrooms Prepare to Reopen Outdoors on Monday
Cardrooms in Los Angeles County will be allowed to start operating outdoors on Monday, October 5. Wearing of masks will be mandatory for both visitors and employees. Operators are already preparing their tents and card tables equipped with Plexiglas spacers. L.A. County Allows Outdoor Cardrooms to Start Operating on Monday Earlier this week, Los Angeles […]
