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California sports betting complicated by special interests, competing ballot propositions

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California sports betting complicated by special interests, competing ballot propositions

California sports betting complicated by special interests, competing ballot propositions. In Colorado, placing a bet on your favorite sports team doesn't take much effort.

Colorado legalized sports betting. California's Proposition 26 and 27 were written and pushed by special interests. Colorado's 2019 Proposition DD was created by the state legislature. It was aimed at bringing together all interested parties before putting it to the voters. The proposal was unsuccessful. It is similar to California’s Proposition 27. They were both passed by ballot initiatives. In Colorado, the legislature brought in all the interested groups before finalizing the language. in California, it was a legislative effort.

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