California News - Page 126

Now 81 years old, poker pro Tony Grand has been playing the game at a high level of competition for three decades.

News Brief: Six California Indian tribes who are members of the California Tribal Business Alliance sent $8 million in quarterly payments to the state today.

News Brief: Frustrated and angry at the Legislature's refusal to approve its new gambling agreement, an Imperial County Indian tribe is preparing to go around California lawmakers for permission to expand its casino.

News Brief: An Indian tribe wants to build what would be Amador County's second Indian casino, but opponents are lining up against it.

News Brief: Leaders of the Jamul Action Committee and county official are continuing their fight against the hotel and casino proposed by the Jamul Indians on six acres of tribal land.

Jerome E. Horton, Chairman of the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee, postponed an informational hearing on Indian gaming citing a lack of participation from Governor Schwarzenegger's office as the reason for the cancellation.

News Brief: Talks that start Friday between Amador County and a tiny tribe that wants to build a casino between Valley Springs and Ione are the first under the compact for tribal casinos that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed in 2004.

News Brief: Yuba County will be able to review an environmental impact statement for the proposed Enterprise Rancheria hotel-casino before a draft version of the document is released for public comment.

November 17th, you can bet on finding a cure for cancer by placing a bet at Hollywood Park Casino.

News Brief: The influential leader of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is alleging the proposed Hesperia and Barstow casino projects are being built on Serrano ancestral lands, and are examples of ‘reservation shopping’ by casino development companies.

News Brief: Representatives of the Big Lagoon Rancheria, Los Coyotes Band, and developer BarWest Gaming, held a celebration in order to commemorate Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's signing of compacts Sept. 9 with the two tribes.

News Brief: Modesto charities were scrambling this week after the California Department of Justice announced a crackdown on gaming events sponsored by nonprofit agencies.

News Brief: The Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians presented a $4 million check to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The money represented the tribe's annual payment for balancing the effects of its large casino and resort in Brooks.

News Brief: Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula uses 200 tablet computers to track players and save money.

The Las Vegas gaming industry could be in for a rough ride this fall if gasoline prices pass $3 a gallon in Southern California, a recent survey suggests.

News Brief: Developers who want to build a casino in Yuba County contributed $175,000 to support a casino advisory item on the Nov. 8 ballot.

News Brief: A man who wants to build a casino in Flag City was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of fraud after allegedly trying to access Indian tribe bank accounts.

Black Oak Casino is proud to announce the newest Team Member and Director of Hospitality, Edward LaMeire.

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. said a World Series of Poker Circuit stop is scheduled for Harrah's Rincon in Valley Center, California, from February 26 to March 7, 2006.

ews Brief: Opponents of a liquor license for the San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino say they will not appeal a ruling that allows the gambling hall to serve alcohol in their residential neighborhood.