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Lucky Chances, Inc. v. California Gambling Control Com.
Though the Gambling Control Commission is authorized to impose additional license conditions, it may not impose disciplinary measures where it does not find any law, regulation, or license violations.
Gaming 3DCA Oct. 30, 2024
Sutter's Place v. California Gambling Control Commission
Gambling Control Commission may deny applicant's request for increase in gaming tables when local government ordinance allowing for increase failed to comply with state law.
Gaming 1DCA/4 May 2, 2024
Modification: Tak Chun Gaming Promotion Company Limited v. Long
California's well-established, extensive public policy against gambling indebtedness prevented foreign entity's attempt to use California court to enforce gambling debt.
Gaming 2DCA/2 Nov. 20, 2023
Tak Chun Gaming Promotion Company Limited v. Long
California's well-established, extensive public policy against gambling indebtedness prevented foreign entity's attempt to use California court to enforce gambling debt.
Gaming 2DCA/2 Oct. 30, 2023
Chicken Ranch Rancheria v. State of California
During negotiations with Indian tribes, California substantially exceeded the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act's limitation that any Class III compact provision be directly related to the operation of gaming activities.
Gaming 9th Jul. 29, 2022
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo v. Texas
The Ysleta del Sur and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act bans, as a matter of federal law, on tribal lands only those gaming activities also banned in Texas.
Gaming USSC Jun. 16, 2022
Swallow v. California Gambling Control Commission
The California Gambling Control Commission's imposition of a $13 million monetary penalty was unsustainable under the Gambling Control Act because it exceeded the maximum assessable amount.
Gaming 3DCA Apr. 28, 2022
United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria v. Newsom
California law empowers Governor to concur in United States Secretary of the Interior's determination to allow casino-style gaming on certain land taken into federal trust for Indian tribe.
Gaming CASC Sep. 1, 2020
California v. Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel
Summary judgment finding that operation of online casino violates Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act affirmed where casino’s patrons’ activity of placing bet or wager while not on tribal lands renders casino’s operation unlawful.
Gaming 9th Aug. 3, 2018
Kater v. Churchill Downs
Virtual game platform constitutes illegal gambling in Washington where platform's virtual chips are thing of value because they are a form of credit that extend the privilege of playing game platform.
Gaming 9th Mar. 29, 2018
Stand Up for California! v. State of California (North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians)
Governor's concurrence for off-reservation casino in Madera County is invalid without state-approved compact for gaming on that parcel.
Gaming Dec. 13, 2016
State of Arizona v. Tohono O’Odham Nation
Tohono O'odham Nation defeats Arizona and surrounding communities' opposition to its plan to open up Class III gaming near Glendale, Arizona.
Gaming Mar. 30, 2016
Pauma v. State of California
Summary judgment in favor of Pauma Band of Luiseno Mission Indians proper where California misrepresents material fact when negotiating amendment to gaming compact.
Gaming Dec. 21, 2015
Pauma v. State of California
Summary judgment in favor of Pauma Band of Luiseno Mission Indians proper where California misrepresents material fact when negotiating amendment to gaming compact.
Gaming Oct. 27, 2015
State of Idaho v. Coeur d'Alene Tribe
Coeur d'Alene Tribe's sovereign immunity is abrogated where Hold'em poker game is Class III gaming prohibited by Tribal-State compact.
Gaming Jul. 22, 2015
Cosentino v. Fuller
Sovereign immunity does not bar retaliation claims against members of Indian gaming commission brought by former Indian casino employee who worked as government informant.
Gaming Jun. 25, 2015
Cosentino v. Fuller
Sovereign immunity does not bar retaliation claims against members of Indian gaming commission brought by former Indian casino employee who worked as government informant.
Gaming Jun. 23, 2015
Big Lagoon Rancheria v. State of California
California's claims that Indian tribe lacks standing and is not a recognized tribe should have been brought under the APA and not as a collateral attack.
Gaming Jun. 4, 2015
Cosentino v. Fuller
Sovereign immunity does not bar retaliation claims against members of Indian gaming commission brought by former Indian casino employee who worked as government informant.
Gaming May 28, 2015
Tulalip Tribes of Washington v. State of Washington
Most-favored tribe clause does not permit tribe to cherry-pick terms that the State did not agree to and which did not match other tribe’s compact.
Gaming Apr. 19, 2015
California Valley Miwok Tribe v. California Gambling Control Commission
Gambling Control Commission may withhold trust funds from tribe indefinitely, until Bureau of Indian Affairs indicates that internal tribal dispute has been resolved.
Gaming Nov. 23, 2014
Stop the Casino 101 Coalition v. Brown
Casino opponents fail to overturn gaming compact Governor entered into with Graton Tribe, which authorized gaming operations in City of Rohnert.
Gaming Oct. 29, 2014
Stop the Casino 101 Coalition v. Brown
Casino opponents fail to overturn gaming compact Governor entered into with Graton Tribe, which authorized gaming operations in City of Rohnert.
Gaming Oct. 5, 2014
Zoggolis v. Wynn Las Vegas LLC
Complaint related to gambling debt based on markers issued by Wynn Las Vegas is not required to be brought before Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Gaming Sep. 23, 2014
Cates v. Chiang
Taxpayer who sued state gambling commission for failure to perform oversight duties may recover attorney fees as lawsuit caused commission to conduct appropriate audits.
Gaming Feb. 8, 2013
Glen Hill Farm LLC v. California Horse Racing Board
Trial court has discretion to vacate its initial judgment if it determines that judgment was incorrect or erroneous.
Gaming Nov. 8, 2010
Stone Street Capital v. California State Lottery Commission
UCC does not invalidate California State Lottery Act's restrictions on assignment of lottery winnings.
Gaming Jul. 24, 2008
Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians v. NGV Gaming Ltd.
Secretary's required approval under 25 U.S.C. Section 81 applies only to contracts with Indian tribes affecting lands already held in trust by United States.
Gaming Jun. 27, 2008
Artichoke Joe's California Grand Casino v. Norton
California's exception of gaming operations on tribal land from its prohibition of class III gaming passes constitutional muster.
Gaming Feb. 17, 2004
Stokes v. California Horse Racing Board
Horse Racing Board may hold licensed trainer responsible for unknowingly racing unqualified horse.
Gaming Aug. 6, 2002