What happens if California voters pass two sports betting initiatives?

What happens if California voters pass two sports betting initiatives?

Article brief provided by CalMatters
  • Grace Gedye, CalMatters
June 23, 2022 10:45 PM
  • Grace Gedye, CalMatters

Come November, Californians will likely face the question: Should sports betting be legalized?

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And then, a bit further down their ballot, there’s a good chance they’ll get asked again: Should sports betting be legalized?

Yep. Odds are that two measures to legalize sports betting will appear on November’s ballot. That’s pared back from earlier this year, when four different initiatives were in play. Of the two remaining measures, one is already eligible for the November ballot, and the other is expected to be soon.

The “California Sports Wagering Regulation and Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act” is backed by a group of Native American tribes and is currently eligible for the ballot.