Bureau of Gambling Control

California Problem Gambling Help for Bets It Never Legalized

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California Problem Gambling Help for Bets It Never Legalized

California’s treatment program reached 4,670 people through 143 authorized providers in 2024-25. New intakes included 799 gamblers and 176 relatives harmed by someone else’s gambling. More Californians are seeking help for sports betting and online gambling, neither of them legal in the state. The problem gambling seat on the state gaming policy committee expires Dec. … Read more

California Multi-Owner License Would Waive $6,600 Deposit

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California Card Room License | Multi-Owner Deposit Waiver

The California Gambling Control Commission takes written comment on the proposed multi-owner license through July 31. Owners in good standing would skip the $6,600 initial background deposit and the supplemental information forms. A pending accusation, an evidentiary hearing or four kinds of pre-existing license conditions block good standing. The commission’s owner list shows 55 owners … Read more