The People Have Spoken: Viejas Casino Voted “Best Casino” and “Loosest Slots” (CA – Viejas Casino – Casino Survey)
Business Wire (August 29, 2010) Viejas Casino (http://www.viejas.com), southern California’s premier gaming and entertainment destination, has been voted “Best Local Casino” for a record 11 years in a row, along with “Loosest Slots,” in the 2010 San Diego Best Contest. “This is truly an incredible accomplishment and a tremendous honor”
 
Controversial Chukchansi Project Underway (CA – Chukchansi Crossing) 
Sierra Star (August 27, 2010) The Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians' Tribal Council, tribe members and local community members came together for the blessing and groundbreaking of the $5 million, 25,000-square-foot Chukchansi Crossing development at the corner of Highway 41 and Lucky Lane in Coarsegold last Thursday.
 
READERS' CHOICE: Casinos (CA – Casino Survey)
North County Times (August 29, 2010) Pala Casino Spa & Resort: Pala Casino has a gaming floor with 2,000 slot and video machines, 87 table games, a 15-table poker room and a high-limit gaming and lounge area. The casino features 10 restaurants and live entertainment in four areas.
 
California Poker Bill Raises Stakes (CA – Online Gaming Legislation)
Contra Costa Times (August 28, 2010) A roiling dispute over control of the unregulated world of Internet gambling has divided poker enthusiasts, casino operators and legislators. Local card clubs are on the front lines of the battle as they try to stop Congress from regulating a business they believe should be run by individual states and overseen by their brick-and-mortar casinos.
 
California Will Lose If Frank Bill Is Passed (CA/US – Online Gaming Legislation)
Las Vegas TSG Business News (August 29, 2010) Concerned that card players have been misled by special interest groups receiving funds from illegal offshore gaming operators, Commerce Casino board members Tom Malkasian and Haig Papaian issued the following statement today to outline Commerce’s position on Internet poker legislation.
 
Casinos In California, Washington, And Idaho Contract For Global Payments' Cash Access Services (CA – Casino Contracts)
Retail Solutions Online (August 30, 2010) Global Payments will provide gaming services to Coeur D'Alene Casino Resort Hotel in Worley, Idaho and to the Lucky Eagle Casino in Rochester, Washington. Global Payments' services in California will be provided to Cache Creek Casino Resort in Brooks, Sycuan Casino & Resort in El Cajon, Lucky Chances Casino in Colma, and Blue Lake Casino & Hotel in Blue Lake.

Forgery Not Among Charges In Slot Machine Case (CA – Sho-Ka-Wah Casino)
Ukiah Daily Journal (August 29, 2010) The Mendocino County District Attorney's Office isn't charging any of the seven people allegedly involved in a slot machine embezzlement scam at Sho-Ka-Wah Casino with forgery, Assistant DA Beth Norman said Friday, despite evidence that the signature of one of the women initially thought to be involved may have been forged. "We don't know who to prosecute," Norman said. "At this point we felt we couldn't prove beyond a reasonable doubt that it was her."

Google Games Could Benefit From Online Poker Law: Pays $100 Mil to Zynga (CA – Online Poker Legislation)
Gambling 911 (August 28, 2010) “Countless industry operators express less worry about brick and mortar businesses like Harrah’s presenting much competition when compared to the likes of Internet savvy operations as Facebook and Google,” says Payton O’Brien, Senior Editor of the Gambling911.com website.

San Diego Golf For A Song: Looking For Affordable Tee Times In All The Right Places (CA – Barona Resort & Casino - Golf in San Diego Region)
Travel Golf (August 30, 2010) While budget golf certainly has its appeal, finding good value is also an attractive option. One golf destination that might hold appeal for travelers is Barona Resort & Casino, located just outside of San Diego. While rack rates at Barona Creek Golf Club  can be as high as $160, it can usually be played for considerably less, especially if you're staying at the hotel or if you're a high roller.

Broadband Cut Worries Tribes (US – Broadband Coverage)
Indian Country Today (August 30, 2010) There are no places in America less connected to the Internet than many portions of Indian country. Yet, tribal advocates fear recent cuts to federal broadband funding could prevent telecommunications growth in their communities before it has a chance to start.