About the Author 3i2771

Cheryl Coward 26732r

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Cheryl Coward is a writer for California Casinos with a background in sports journalism. She started her career as a news reporter in Washington, D.C. She's a die-hard women's basketball fanatic and founded the website Hoopfeed.com as a result of that ion.

Enjoy Your CA Gambling Winnings, But Don’t Forget About Taxes 4rq3v

August 2, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Here’s a primer on the basics of reporting your California casino winnings so you don’t get blindsided when the tax man cometh. 1z6121

Tribal Casinos Back Bill That Would Allow Them To Sue California Cardrooms 3h4r6m

July 14, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

California cardrooms and the state’s tribal-owned casinos are sworn legal enemies in a battle over house-banked games.

Pechanga Casino Headlines AAA Four Diamond Tribal-Owned Casino Resorts List t1d4h

July 3, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Many of the largest tribal-owned casino resorts in California offer a lot more than slot machines and table games. They are full-fledged award-winning vacation destinations. Case in point: This month, Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula earned a prestigious AAA Four Diamond rating for the 22nd year. It is the longest-running Four Diamond award-winning casino resort […]

Graton Resort Begins Massive $1B Expansion Project 1a41v

June 23, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Graton Resort and Casino in Northern California has begun a massive $1 billion expansion that will double its size.

Illegal California Casinos, Or Slap Houses, Remain Popular 2r1xl

June 13, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

In recent years, illegal California casinos called slap houses have become prime targets of law enforcement officials.

Authorities Expand Crackdown On Illegal California Casinos 554i72

May 26, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

As legislators move to reinstitute a moratorium on new cardrooms in the state, illegal California gambling dens continue to thrive.

Early Success of Sky River Casino Leads To Expansion Talks 5j5a3q

May 18, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Owned by the Wilton Rancheria Tribe and managed by Boyd Gaming, Sky River Casino was an immediate hit with Sacramento-area residents.

Drugs, Guns, Cash Found In Raid Of Illegal Northern California Casinos 4r6u1l

April 27, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

After citizens complained, detectives organized a raid to take down illegal California casinos led by a 43-year-old San Jose resident.

Expanded Surveillance Requirements May Be Coming To California Cardrooms 3k1v68

April 18, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

Not all California cardrooms have video cameras recording gambling activity. However, if the CGGC gets its way, that may change this year.

Dry Creek Rancheria Gets Approval to Build New Casino in Sonoma County 1sj2r

March 3, 2023 | By: Cheryl Coward

A new casino is coming to California wine country. While the construction timeline is still up in the air, the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians received long-awaited approval from the county’s Board of Supervisors to build a tribal casino resort in Sonoma County. The new California casino will be located on the site […]