Sports Betting Going in Different Directions in California, Missouri

Sports betting has taken off across the States of America since 2018. California and Missouri are going in different directions regarding the subject.

Proposition 27 would allow sports betting in California. Proposition 26 would only allow live betting with the state's Indian casinos and the four horse racing facilities. Both sides have spent over $400 million on the proposition. The Indian tribes have lobbied against it. Major sportsbetting operations support Proposition 27. They want to enter the gambling industry.

Missouri's governor doesn't want to authorize sports betting within the state. Missouri legislators are in special session to consider ways to raise revenue. The state could lose out on the licensing fees and the revenue from sports gambling. Kansas is looking to vote on sports betting this fall. California's sports fans are waiting for November 8th. They can bet on football and other sports.

The PASPA was struck down in 2018. Since then, 30 states have authorized sports betting. Seven states are considering it, including Missouri. Two states, Utah and Hawaii, have banned it. Analysts estimate sports gambling revenues could hit $179.3 billion in 2028.