Matthew Kredell, Author at Play CA

Tribal Online Sports Betting Initiative Will Not Go For 2022 Ballot

The tribal online sports betting initiative backed by three California Indian tribes led by San Manuel will not try to qualify for the November election.

Posted on: May 9, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Operators Submit Online Sports Betting Initiative For Signature Verification

Sportsbook operators announced Tuesday the submission of 1.6 million signatures for verification, which should be plenty to qualify.

Posted on: May 3, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Card Room Challenge Of Tribal Initiative Dismissed Again

California card rooms faced strike two in their attempt to keep the tribal sports betting initiative from reaching the ballot.

Posted on: May 3, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

California Indian Tribes Battle Online Sportsbooks Now, But Will They Eventually Want To Partner?

When the dust settles from the 2022 election, how are California tribes and sportsbook operators ever going to work together?

Posted on: April 25, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

April update on California sports betting ballot initiatives

Two California Sports Betting Initiatives Vying For November 2022 Ballot

What started as the possibility of a battle royale between four competing initiatives has narrowed to two sports wagering measures likely to make the CA 2022 election ballot:

Posted on: April 19, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

California Legislature Won’t Pursue Sports Betting Referendum

A spokesman for Sen. Bill Dodd tells PlayCA that he has no plans to introduce a legislative referendum for sports betting this session.

Posted on: April 13, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Signature gathering has begun in California for an online tribal sports betting initiative

Card Rooms Try New Venue For Lawsuit Against Tribal Sports Betting Initiative

After being turned away by the California Supreme Court, two card rooms filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court attempting to invalidate the tribal sports betting initiative qualified for the November 2022 ballot.

Posted on: March 7, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

California card rooms seek to block vote on sports betting

Card Rooms Plan To Refile After Supreme Court Denies Case Against Tribal Sports Betting Initiative

The California Supreme Court folded an effort by card rooms to invalidate the in-person tribal sports wagering initiative.

Posted on: February 24, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Tribes campaign against CA sports betting initiative

Indian Tribes Begin Campaigns Against Operator-Backed Mobile Sports Betting Initiative

California Indian tribes are ramping up efforts to oppose the online sports betting initiative from sportsbook operators.

Posted on: February 9, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Tribal Online Sports Betting Initiative Begins Gathering Signatures

Signature collection began on a California tribal online sports betting initiative last week. However, that doesn't mean proponents will push to make the November ballot.

Posted on: February 1, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell