Tribal leaders in California are forging a model for legalized sports betting that works for all tribes in the state before the next opportunity arises to take it to the ballot.Speaking on a panel at ICE 2025 in Barcelona yesterday afternoon, Morongo Band of Mission Indians Vice Chairman James Siva,
On their first opportunity since a new law took effect Jan. 1, seven casino-owning Native American tribes filed suit in Sacramento County Thursday against dozens of California card rooms, opening a new front in one of last year’s most expensive political battles.Now, millions of dollars of tax reven
There will be no collaboration between California tribes and sweepstakes operators, Victor Rocha, Conference Chair of the Indian Gaming Association, said during the latest edition of the IGA New Normal webinar series on Thursday.“This is not a dialogue, this is not a discussion – we don’t negotiate
The chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association laid down the gauntlet at G2E, insisting that tribes will control sports betting in the state.James Siva, appearing on a panel discussion on tribal sovereignty and sports betting, said the tribes have “learned our lessons” and are alre
California tribes are preparing to restart sports betting discussions with the intent of creating a ballot initiative.Tribal leaders at the last California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) meeting decided to reorganize the sports betting workgroup. The workgroup met last year before tribes
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