Two statewide ballot measures were officially proposed late last week aiming to enable a limited form of California sports betting.
The odds remain long, but another effort to bring legal sports betting to one of the biggest untapped markets in the U.S. is underway.One measure would amend the California constitution to allow the governor to negotiate gaming compacts with Native American tribes that include the ability to open retail and. The other would allow for the same and also amend the constitution to prohibit anyone who is not a federally recognized tribe from offering sports betting.
“It is estimated that illegal on-line gambling operators are raking in billions of dollars of illegal wagers and reaping millions in untaxed profits,” one of the proposed measure's “declaration of purpose” says. “Because this illegal activity is unregulated, there are no protections for consumers, including children who have easy access to such activity on their phone. In addition, such illegal gambling threatens the continued viability of lawful Indian gaming.
If enough valid signatures are collected — and it qualifies at least 131 days before the next statewide election — the measure can appear on the ballot in November 2024. However, based on the last attempt to legalize sports betting in California that way, this time around looks like a long shot, at least at the outset. , even after their proponents raised tens of millions of dollars to fund their efforts.
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