California News - Page 143

News Brief: The Supreme Court on Monday sidestepped a dispute over tribal gambling, a victory for California tribes and their new high-profile supporter, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

News Brief: For the first time since California voters legalized Nevada-style gambling on Indian lands, two tribes are negotiating with San Diego County to reach agreements that are required before they can break ground on casinos.

News Brief: In what could be a significant turning point, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has joined the fight against a controversial Indian casino planned for the rural east San Diego County community of Jamul.

News Brief: The Porterville City Council has taken a position on Proposition 68 when it resolved unanimously Sept. 22 to oppose the measure.

In the fourth in a series of summit meetings, a panel of experts agreed that although consumers will have to wait for regulation of online gambling, and for laws to offer them basic protections, there is reason to be encouraged.

News Brief: Jacob Coin, the executive director for California’s dominant Indian gambling lobby, resigned this week in what may be another sign of turmoil within the powerful organization.

News Brief: The Morongo Fire Station received some special training to deal with possible fires in the towering new Morongo Casino Resort.

News Brief: Two California initiatives on Indian gambling are trailing by large margins, despite being backed by tens of millions of dollars from Indian tribes and other gambling interests.

The Bicycle Casino has launched of its online gaming site at www.thebike.com.

The Bicycle Casino has launched of its online gaming site at www.thebike.com.

News Brief: Yesterday, Governor Schwarzenegger astonished casino critics when he weighed in against an effort to repeal the Miller amendment and postpone indefinitely the construction of a big new casino in San Pablo.

News Brief: As they decide the fate of two gambling initiatives on Nov. 2, voters will also have a third choice -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

A quick rundown on what proposition 68 and 70 mean and who supports them.

News Brief: The Proposition 70 campaign to expand Indian gambling Monday joined the air wars over gaming in a big way, announcing a $30 million broadcast budget to run advertisements through the Nov. 2 election.

A California attorney said it would take an act of Congress to even the playing field between commercial casinos and those operated by Indian tribes when it comes to labor law.

News Brief: The recently completed deal between Big Sandy Band of Western Mono Indians and Caesars Entertainment could bring millions of dollars to the tribe and gives the Las Vegas gaming giant a foothold in the fast-growing local casino market. But the payback for the local community is less clear.

News Brief: California's big horse racetracks and card clubs will launch their big push today for an initiative that could give them slot machines with a $3 million-a-week television buy for a new advertisement that takes a swipe at Indian gambling.

News Brief: If Californians pass both gambling initiatives on the November ballot, the state could be off to the courts and counting the votes cast for each proposition.

The Big Sandy Band of Western Mono Indians and Caesars Entertainment have signed formal agreements that will govern the development, construction and management of the tribe's planned new casino.

News Brief: PayPal, the online payments arm of eBay Inc. on Friday said it will soon fine people up to $500 for uses related to gambling, adult content or services, and buying or selling prescription drugs from noncertified sellers.