Sports Betting Archives

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

Fox Sports-Backed USFL: What's The Scoop?

Ultimate California Football Fan’s Guide To USFL

California doesn’t yet have a team in the new United States Football League as Los Angeles Express and Oakland Invaders didn't make the cut.

Posted on: May 5, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

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

Blockchain Sponsorships Are Available For California Sports Teams

49ers, Rams and Chargers Can Seek Blockchain Sponsorships

The San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and Los Angeles Chargers can now sign deals with blockchain companies.

Posted on: April 22, 2022 | | JR Duren

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

Tribes Target Fresno Mayor’s Support Of California Sports Betting Proposal

A city mayor is the latest political target in the ongoing battle to control legalized California sports betting. Fresno voters are receiving mailers suggesting Mayor Jerry Dyer’s support of an online sports wagering initiative is putting children at risk. The mailer’s message is that online gambling is addictive, and the digital option is more appealing […]

Posted on: April 12, 2022 | | David Danzis