California tribes appeal dismissal of cardroom house-banked games lawsuit
A coalition of California tribes appealed a Sacramento judge’s dismissal of its lawsuit challenging cardrooms’ use of house-banked games. The Third District Court of Appeal has docketed the case, with written briefs expected in 2026; the tribes say the games infringe their exclusive rights, while operators and host cities argue they support venues, jobs and local revenue.
The appeal could determine whether California cardrooms can continue offering the disputed house-banked games.