Another Article29 Nov 2018 16:31
Future of California sports betting
California Assemblyman Adam Gray has been pushing the state legislature to move on sports betting, including the possibility of putting a measure on the November ballot since early June.
A group called Californians for Sports Betting, filled a sports betting initiative in July but it would not qualify until the 2020 election.
The state constitution prohibits sports betting and would require a voter referendum to make the change.
Between 500,000 and 600,000 valid signatures would be needed to place the measure on the November ballot, which could cost anywhere from $2 to $3 million.
However, Native American tribes hold an abundance of political clout in the state. Tribal gaming generates upwards of $8 billion annually for California.
In any event, California sports betting still appears to be a ways off.
https://www.legalsportsreport.com/24776/california-sports-betting-deal/