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California overwhelmingly rejects sports betting bills

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California overwhelmingly rejects sports betting bills

Voters in California rejected two propositions that would have legalized sports betting. The propositions were among the most expensive races in the U.S. Proposition 27 would allow sports gambling at American Indian casinos, horse racing tracks and online. Prop. 26 would permit sports gaming at tribal casinos and horse races. It was defeated by a 70/30 margin. Sports betting is legal in 36 states.

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