#UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies

A new poll released by the Los Angeles Times and UC-Berkeley forecasts defeat for both of California's potential sports betting bills, Propositions 26 and 27. The major online sportsbooks appear to be headed for a decisive defeat in their attempt to make California sports betting a reality. But they may not be alone in suffering defeat when it…

Sports betting legislation is a heated discussion in California, with several stakeholders arguing how the services should be provided. Tribes, gambling companies, and card rooms all want a piece of the pie. Propositions 26 and 27 are on the table, each going against the other on the November ballot. Hundreds of millions have been spent to try and…

A new Los Angeles Times /UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll further crushed the spirit of anyone hoping to be able to place a sports bet in California in the near future. According to the poll results released on Tuesday, the tribal-backed retail-only Proposition 26 has the support of 31% of voters while the commercial-backed,…

Proposition 26 and Proposition 27, two pro-sports betting measures set to appear on the upcoming California ballot, could be facing a dismal future. the likelihood that voters approve either measure is minute According to a study by UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies co-commissioned by The Los Angeles Times, the likelihood that voters…