Compromise Reached on California Bill (CA – Exchange Wagering)
Bloodhorse (August 31, 2010) A compromise has apparently been reached that would forestall the implementation of exchange betting until at least 2012, according to the Pasadena Star-News. The newspaper reported the compromise in controversial legislation that would have a major impact on wagering came as the state Assembly entered its final week. In addition to permitting exchange betting, the bill would also increase the takeout on exotic wagers and provide incentives for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships to be held in California on a permanent basis.

'Chelsea's Law' On Sex Offenders Among Bills Sent To Schwarzenegger (CA – Bills on the Governor’s Desk)
Fresno Bee (August 31, 2010) A bill that could permit an entirely different type of horse-race betting, essentially wagering on a horse to lose rather than to win, was passed by the Assembly, 46-10, and now goes to the Senate.
 
Judge OKs Ballot Argument Against Richmond Casino (CA – Point Molate Casino)
San Francisco Chronicle (August 31, 2010) A Contra Costa County judge has upheld a ballot argument against a proposed Las Vegas-style casino in Richmond. Superior Court Judge Barry Baskin said Monday the statements made by opponents of the casino are not false or misleading.
 
Judge Strikes Down Challenge To Voter-Pamphlet Argument Against Richmond Casino (CA – Point Molate Casino)
Contra Costa Times (August 30, 2010) A Contra Costa Superior Court judge on Monday upheld language in a ballot argument against a proposed Las Vegas-style hotel-casino resort on Richmond's waterfront, the day before the voters pamphlet reaches the printers. The legal wrangling over wording underscored how carefully supporters and opponents are crafting their message to voters on Measure U, the advisory measure on whether a casino should be built.

Cache Creek Fire Department Earns Prestigious Accreditation (CA – Cache Creek Fire Department)
Sacramento Bee (August 31, 2010) The fire department at the Cache Creek Casino Resort has become the first American Indian fire department to earn accreditation by a prestigious firefighting standards group. The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation fire department in Yolo County's Capay Valley is the first to earn accreditation by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.

Budget Votes Won’t Lead To Anything, Anytime Soon (CA – Budget Battle)
Healthy Cal (August 30, 2010) After weeks of inaction, get ready for a flurry of activity Tuesday on the state budget. And then more inaction. The votes scheduled for Tuesday will change little. Democrats will put a portion of their proposed budget up for a vote — minus the tax increases — and Republicans will vote against it or abstain. Since a budget needs a two-thirds vote in each house of the Legislature to pass, the Democratic plan will almost certainly fail.
 
Poker Players Alliance Responds to Commerce Casino's Opposition on Online Gambling Legislation (US – Online Gaming Legislation)
Poker News (August 31, 2010) The Poker Players Alliance called for action last week for its members to sign a letter urging Commerce Casino to change its position on Barney Frank's bill to federally license and regulate online poker.

Betfair Comes To New Jersey: Wants Piece of Online Gambling Market (NJ – Horse Racing)
Gambling 911 (August 30, 2010) With New Jersey looking to legalize online gambling, including sports betting, powerful European-based companies are working on getting a piece of the pie. Betfair, the world’s leading betting exchange, has been meeting with officials in the state, Gambling911.com has learned.