California News - Page 138

Lakes Entertainment reports that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California has issued a favorable ruling with respect to the casino development planned by the Shingle Springs Rancheria.

News Brief: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who struck deals with Indian tribes last year aimed at infusing state coffers with more than $1.3 billion, now concedes that the state will receive no more than $16 million this year.

News Brief: Richard G. Moyse, employment manager of the new, $200 million Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and Special Events Center in Indio, projects that 15 percent of 450 individuals hired in recent months moved from places outside the valley.

News Brief: The lights of two, new casino hotel skyscrapers in the desert region aren’t just attracting gamblers.

The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians and Black Oak Casino Management celebrate a major milestone today with the opening of the main gaming floor at the All-New Black Oak Casino.

This March, E! is shuffling the deck on the celebrity poker genre with the launch of ‘Hollywood Poker Night’.

On last night's finale episode of Celebrity Blackjack on GSN, Jason Alexander rode his good fortune and blackjack skills to become the series' new champion.

News Brief: Representatives of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians hailed a federal court decision Monday that they say removes federal obstacles to constructing a casino on Shingle Springs Rancheria.

News Brief: While other cities are jumping at the prospect of Indian casino dollars, at least four members of the Oakland City Council are opposing plans for slot machines in the city, saying it would take more resources than it's worth.

News Brief: The Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino has signed a consulting agreement with the operator of the Foxwoods casino in Connecticut, one of the world's largest gaming centers.

News Brief: San Pablo's mayor, city manager and police chief are expected to join state and tribal officials for a hearing on a compact for a 2,500 slot machine Nevada-style casino.

A selection of news and view from inside the industry this week.

Do men have the advantage over women in the game of poker? GSN dares to find out pitting 12 of the world's top professional poker players together in a no-holds barred poker tournament.

Black Oak Casino will be temporarily shutting its doors for 48-hours starting on Monday, January 10 and Tuesday, January 11.

evada Gold & Casinos, Inc. report the substantial completion of the parking structures at the River Rock Casino in Sonoma County, California.

News Brief: It will be lights out, as of Jan. 8, for the video display terminals in the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon.

News Brief: California satellite wagering facilities report that attendance and money wagered are down by nearly half, and the decline is expected to continue as Indian casinos in this county expand and flourish and the customer base ages.

Still stinging from the effects of competing tribal casinos in Northern California, some Lake Tahoe business leaders are again looking southward to find more customers.

Chukchansi Gold Casino will make a $250 donation to each the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the American Indian College Fund in the name of the first place winners of recent slot tournaments.

From January 12 2005 guests will enjoy a multitude of new amenities designed to ensure exciting gaming action, entertainment and fun.