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06/05/2026

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The Anaheim Investigator has learned from campaign finance disclosures that the Hawaiian Gardens Casino in Los Angeles County--a card club that is owned by a Florida-based family which uses the profits it generates to bankroll far-right settler movements in Israel--has made thousands of dollars in contributions to multiple lawmakers here in Orange County, including State Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva.

Moreover, prima facie evidence suggests their motive for spending $221,302 to boost Ada Briceño, a union leader seeking to replace Quirk-Silva in the 67th State Assembly District, may be driven by the presence of an opponent aligned with California State Attorney General Rob Bonta, the latter of whom has aggressively pushed for tougher regulations of their industry, such as tightening dealer rules and limiting blackjack.

Sharon Quirk-Silva, a state assemblywoman currently serving the 67th District, with Victor Farfan, a Hawaiian Gardens city councilman, in 2023. By DUANE J. ROBERTSEditor & Publisher The Anaheim…

05/16/2026

Campaign finance disclosures reviewed by The Anaheim Investigator show that an independent expenditure committee tied to the Hawaiian Gardens Casino in Los Angeles County not only spent $202,701 supporting Ada Briceño’s bid for the 67th State Assembly District, but also delivered $11,800 directly to her campaign in cash contributions.

However, a card club license renewed in February 2025 by the California Gambling Control Commission confirms this casino is still owned by a Florida based family with a history of funneling tens of millions of dollars of its profits into a foundation they use to bankroll extremist settler movements in Israel involved in the displacement of Palestinians.

Ada Briceño, a candidate in the 67th State Assembly District, whose boundaries cover eight cities, including parts of Anaheim and Fullerton. By DUANE J. ROBERTSEditor & Publisher Campaign finan…