Matthew Kredell, Author at Play CA

Take a look at the breakdown of the $100 million contributed by sportsbook companies for the California mobile sports betting initiative.

Sportsbook Operators Fund Calif. Mobile Wagering Initiative

Sports betting operators followed through on their pledge to contribute $100 million to back a California mobile wagering initiative. And there may be more where that came from.

Posted on: September 10, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Tribes Take Wait-And-See Approach To Operator-Backed Sports Betting Initiative

CA tribes didn't immediately reject an operator-backed mobile sports betting initiative, which seems like it will be a test of tribal unity.

Posted on: September 1, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Sportsbook Brands Willing To Pony Up Big Bucks As Part Of Third CA Betting Initiative

Seven sportsbooks, including DraftKings and BetMGM are putting up $100 million to back a mobile-only sports betting initiative in California.

Posted on: August 31, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Cities Take Lead In Sports Betting Initiative But How Much Can They Really Do?

California cities are put front and center in a recent sports betting initiative. But how much support can cities give a ballot measure?

Posted on: August 30, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

What To Make Of This Second CA Sports Betting Ballot Initiative

A new California sports betting initiative begins assembling proponents for mobile sports betting led by cardrooms and cities.

Posted on: August 19, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Could California Tribes File Own Online Sports Betting Initiative?

Faced with the prospect of a competing online sportsbook initiative, California tribes could consider filing a second sports betting measure.

Posted on: July 30, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Tribal Chairman Warns Any Sports Betting Comers Of Doomsday Scenario

CA tribal leader tells anyone considering a competing sports betting initiative that the tribes are willing to see both crash down in flames.

Posted on: July 23, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Early Recall Election Is What Kept Sports Betting Off The 2021 Ballot

An early gubernatorial recall election date will keep CA Native American tribes from getting the sports betting initiative on the ballot.

Posted on: July 20, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Sportsbook Ballot Measure Qualifies To Go In Front of Voters In 2021 Or 2022

California counties certified a tribal sports betting initiative to make the ballot, setting the stage for legal battle over which election.

Posted on: May 27, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Dispute On Recall Eligibility Revealed As Court Delays CA Sports Betting Initiative

Court filings related to an extension for two major California counties to verify initiative signatures reveal a battle brewing between Native American tribes and the Secretary of State over the sports betting measure's eligibility for a gubernatorial recall ballot.

Posted on: April 22, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell