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California Tribes Air Opposing TV Ads On Sports Betting

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California Tribes Air Opposing TV Ads On Sports Betting

Coalition of smaller tribes is airing a TV ad attacking "wealthy casino tribes" that don't want bettors to use mobile apps. The ad is the latest salvo between factions seeking votes for competing sports betting questions on the Nov. 8 ballot. Sports betting is illegal in California, the nation’s most populous state, with 40 million residents.

California Tribes Air Opposing TV Ads On Sports Betting. Proposition 27 would set aside money aside from mobile sports betting for tribal assistance and to address homelessness. Opponents of Proposition27 are funded by casinos. The issue is getting national attention. DraftKings is optimistic about the outcome of the vote in November. If both questions are approved, the one with the most votes will be implemented. If they are not, it could be decided in court. It is estimated that sports gambling will generate billions of dollars in revenue in California.

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