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California poker pro sentenced in ticket scheme
The CardroomMar 19, 2019
Last year, Seye Reza Ali Fazeli pleaded guilty to felony wire fraud for a Super Bowl and World Cup ticket-flipping scam worth more than $6 million. In January he was...
California tribe inks gaming compact for Butte County casino
The CardroomJan 19, 2019
In August, the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of the Chico Rancheria signed a gaming compact with the state, the next step in their proposed construction of a new casino....
Livermore Casino has Toys for Tots
The CardroomJan 19, 2019
On Dec. 15, Livermore Casino hosted a Toys for Tots Drive that coincided with their December Deep Stack Tournament. Hundreds of toys were donated to Toys for Tots, which...
Illegal casino shut down in Pacheco
The CardroomJan 19, 2019
In November, the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office received a tip that led to a warrant and shut down of an illegal gaming operation in the 5000 block of Pacheco Blvd. in...
Indian casinos wary of adding sportsbooks
The CardroomJan 19, 2019
According to the Associated Press, Indian tribes with casinos were enthusiastic last May when the U.S. Supreme Court opened the door to betting on sports. They have...
Capitol Casino welcomes Big O
The CardroomNov 18, 2018
Capitol Casino recently added the game Big O to their long list of poker action. With more players converting over to the Omaha side, they figured “why not?” Big O...
Insiders win big at Livermore
The CardroomNov 18, 2018
Livermore Casino’s Insider Main Event on Oct. 13 capped off the most recent four-month tournament series. The Main Event started with 40 hungry players who battled...
National Indian gaming commission approves Wilton Rancheria’s management agreement
The CardroomNov 18, 2018
On Oct. 31, The Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) signed and approved the management agreement between Wilton Rancheria and Boyd Gaming to build a...
Man hospitalized after fight in Graton Casino parking lot
The CardroomNov 18, 2018
One man was arrested and another hospitalized after an altercation in the Graton Casino parking lot in September. An argument began when Morgan Lewis, Jr’s. truck was...
Bay 101’s Fall Poker Classic is back
The CardroomSep 18, 2018
Bay 101 Casino in San Jose is holding its annual Fall Poker Classic tournament series Oct. 15 to 22 with six events on the bill. First up on Monday, Oct. 15 is the $350...
