California Grand Casino announced that it has been voted Best Local Casino in the San Francisco East Bay by readers of the East Bay Times and Bay Area News Group — marking the 11th time the historic casino has received this prestigious honor.

This award reflects the casino’s long-standing commitment to delivering exceptional gaming experiences, outstanding customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. As the oldest continuously operating poker room in the world — tracing its roots back to 1854 — California Grand Casino continues to be a beloved destination for card players, table game enthusiasts, and entertainment seekers throughout the Bay Area.

“It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized once again by the East Bay community. Winning Best Local Casino for the 11th time is a true testament to the loyalty of our guests, the passion of our staff, and our ongoing dedication to providing an engaging and memorable experience for everyone who walks through our doors,” said Alex Wilkinson of California Grand Casino.

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, California Grand Casino offers a wide variety of games, including Texas Hold’em Poker, Hot Action Blackjack, Three Card Poker, EZ Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, and Face Up Pai Gow. In addition to thrilling gaming action, guests can enjoy full bar service, on-site dining at The Grand Café, and community-focused events and promotions throughout the year. The cardroom offers double jackpots starting at $140,000 with money added every day, with over $32 million paid to players.

The Best Local Casino award is determined annually by readers of the East Bay Times, part of the Bay Area News Group, and recognizes local favorites across a range of categories. This year’s win underscores California Grand Casino’s continued prominence as a top entertainment and gaming destination in the region.

Betplay and Super Astro remain two of the most profitable and popular gambling brands in Colombia. In 2025 alone, these two products, belonging to the Corredor Empresarial group, paid $347.587 billion in monopoly royalties.

“These funds paid to the Nation were transferred to finance the health system. Furthermore, they represent an 11% increase compared to the monopoly revenues paid for both products in 2024,” said Marco Emilio Hincapié, president of Coljuegos.

Similarly, between January and the first half of March 2026, Betplay and Super Astro have already paid out around $106.259 million, representing an increase of 1.56% compared to the same period in 2025.

“At Coljuegos, we have strengthened the innovative gaming industry, including Super Astro and online betting. That is why we continue to make history every day in raising funds for healthcare from this sector,” said the president of Coljuegos.

It is important to highlight that, during 2025, Betplay received deposits totaling $5.5 trillion from bettors. In addition, the platform contributed $745.594 billion in VAT, funds that were allocated to support peacebuilding efforts in the affected territories. Meanwhile, in 2025, Super Astro reported sales of $754.820 billion.

“Our commitment is to continue protecting the legal industry. That is why we will continue to fight tirelessly against those who operate unauthorized gambling and harm both businesses and the resources allocated to the health of Colombians,” Hincapié added.