Survey Shows Over Half of Californians Oppose Sports Betting
According to a recent survey, 54% of Californians are against Proposition 27. If it became law, it would give major sports betting companies the right to partner with CA native tribes and offer mobile sports bets to residents. The other option on the ballot is Proposition 26, which would make retail or in-person betting available at the existing tribal casinos and at private-owned horse racing tracks.
The battle between California's native tribes and outside sportsbook operators over state sports betting is intensifying. California has spent record $364 million on sportsbetting ballot measures. The state's existing gambling market is doing fine.
California voters will decide on sports betting in November's election. Over 30 states and Washington DC have legalized it. The market has generated billions of dollars in revenue. California is the most populous state with 39 million people. Half of Californians oppose sports gambling.
