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The discussion includes each benefit and harm to California's tribal gaming business. Mr. Shiva is also the vice president of the morongo mission Indian band in Cabazon, California.
No topic is as hot as California sports betting and whether to legalize it after the 2022 election. Californians are weeks away from voting on two proposals that could legalize sports betting for the first time in California, and if any of the new proposals in November's vote passes with more than 50% of the vote, California sports betting could be legalized.
There is opposition from some California Indian tribes, who now control some of the face-to-face gambling in the state. There is also face-to-face gambling at racetracks, which will expand when sports betting becomes legal in November. Until California online sports betting becomes a reality, bettors can head to the racetrack and participate in the sports betting the state of California offers now.
California Sports Betting Proposition 26: Most tribes in California support Proposition 26, which would allow tribal casinos and racetracks to offer retail sports bets. Online sports betting is not allowed under the terms of the plan, which could hurt major sportsbook brands such as DraftKings and FanDuel. A 10% tax on sports betting revenue would fund problem gambling programs, gambling policy enforcement and state general funds.
California Sports Betting Proposition 27: Private sportsbook companies including DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM sponsored their own sports betting initiative, Prop 27, in a November 2022 vote. The Mobile Sportsbook Initiative will enable private sportsbook companies such as DraftKings and FanDuel to partner with California tribes to offer mobile sports betting. California betting companies can download sportsbook apps to bet at home. A 10% tax on sports betting revenue would fund problem gambling programs, gambling law enforcement, homelessness programs and California Tribal Development programs for nongame shortages