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Matthew Bain 1s165h

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Matthew Bain started as News Editor and Content Manager at California Casinos in 2022. Before that, he spent six years as a sports reporter and then deputy sports editor for the Des Moines , during which time he won nine statewide journalism awards, including the Genevieve Mauck Stoufer Outstanding Young Iowa Journalists Award. As deputy sports editor, Matthew oversaw the 's recruiting coverage while also innovating the outlet's high school sports coverage. Matthew graduated from San Diego State and grew up in California, but he's somehow a Boston Celtics fan. Long story.

New $2.5 Million Donation Shows CA Tribes Still Think Prop 26 Can 1kz2v

October 25, 2022 | By: Matthew Bain

If we’re judging by dollars, Prop 26 backers still believe the California sports betting initiative can on Nov. 8. The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, which owns Cache Creek Casino Resort, donated $2.5 million to the Prop 26 campaign on Oct. 21. That was the largest contribution to Prop 26 since Oct. 7, when the Pechanga […] 2j1951

It Looks Like Sportsbooks Have Stopped Funding California Prop 27 2i6m64

October 25, 2022 | By: Matthew Bain

In elections, the proverbial waving of the white flag usually comes when money stops flowing into a campaign’s coffers. And it appears that time has come for California Prop 27. Prop 27, which would legalize online sports betting in California via sportsbooks partnered with state tribes, has not received a financial contribution since Oct. 1. And even […]

California Tribal Leader: Here’s Why We Don’t Like Prop 27 or Prop 26 566m28

October 21, 2022 | By: Matthew Bain

There are roughly 110 federally recognized tribes in California. Only 58 have publicly endorsed Prop 26. And only three have publicly endorsed Prop 27. That means 61 tribes are either on one side of the CA sports betting debate or the other. But that leaves 49 tribes that we haven’t heard from. Do they […]

How Much Has the California Democratic Party Spent to Beat Prop 27? 3y462d

October 19, 2022 | By: Matthew Bain

California Indian casinos, card rooms, and private sports betting companies have funded the vast majority of the $450 million Prop 26 and Prop 27 campaigns. In of financial impact, those three groups are the most significant players. But, in of optics, another contributor is perhaps the most significant: the California Democratic Party. According to […]

From a Biologist to a Lyft Driver: Meet the Individual Prop 27 Donors 5v2z1u

October 18, 2022 | By: Matthew Bain

Private sports betting companies aren’t the only ones funding the Prop 27 campaign in California as the Nov. 8 election nears. According to the California Secretary of State’s database, the campaign behind the CA online sports betting ballot initiative has received $6,096.48 from individual donors. A total of 13 contributions added up to $2,500. Then, an […]

Temporary Mechoopda Casino Near Chico Will Be Finished By Summer 2023 5a4b5m

October 17, 2022 | By: Matthew Bain

Two future California Indian casinos and one existing casino have had significant developments this month. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s going on. Mechoopda Casino Folks in and around Chico can expect to have a new gambling option by summer 2023. That’s according to a sign near the tent that will house the temporary Mechoopda […]

New Poll Says 43% of Likely California Voters Prop 26 2492j

October 14, 2022 | By: Matthew Bain

Maybe all hope isn’t lost for Prop 26 and Prop 27 in California. At least, that’s what one new poll is suggesting. A poll conducted by SurveyUSA for the San Diego Union-Tribune and KGTV had 43% of likely voters say they Prop 26 and 37% say they Prop 27. Meanwhile, 32% opposed Prop 26 and 43% […]

Scotts Valley Band’s Vallejo Casino Clears Hurdle in US District Court 6f6k2d

October 13, 2022 | By: Matthew Bain

The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has cleared a hurdle in its efforts to build a casino in Vallejo, near San Francisco. On Sept. 30, the US District Court in Washington, D.C. ruled in favor of the tribe regarding its $700 million casino project. In 2019, the Department of the Interior had denied the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel CEOs Doubt Prop 26 or Prop 27 Will in California 2u6z2p

October 12, 2022 | By: Matthew Bain

The CEOs of DraftKings and FanDuel don’t believe California sports betting will be legalized in the November 2022 election. They said so Tuesday at the Global Gaming Expo, or G2E, in Las Vegas. “More than likely, this will in 2024,” DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said at the event, referring to getting another sports betting […]

Fliff Week 6 NFL, Week 7 College Football Picks: Eye-Popping Prop Pick in Chiefs vs. Bills 3va6z

October 12, 2022 | By: Matthew Bain

Sports fans looking for a legal way to bet on sports in California actually do have an option. It’s called Fliff. It’s a promotional sweepstakes sports prediction app. In other words, it has players use two forms of fake digital currency, but one of those currencies can be redeemed for real cash prizes. So you can either […]