California Gambling News

Here Are the Groups That Support Prop 26 and Prop 27 in California, and Why Written By: Dan Holmes Published: Aug 30, 2022 Updated: Nov 15, 2022 If you live in California and watch TV, chances are you may be overwhelmed with constant ads for Prop 26 and Prop 27, the two sports betting initiatives […]

Is Fanatics Gearing Up for Potential California Sports Betting Launch? Written By: Kris Johnson Published: Aug 31, 2022 Updated: Nov 15, 2022 Fanatics founder Michael Rubin has publicly pledged to adopt a long-term approach to building a sports betting behemoth, but the company has already made two separate $12.5 million contributions to the Prop 27 […]

Why California Card Rooms Oppose Prop 26 in CA Sports Betting Battle Written By: Rebecca Hanchett Published: Sep 1, 2022 Updated: Nov 15, 2022 California card rooms compete with tribal casinos for customers and for profit. So card room operators were quick to respond last year when a group of tribes succeeded in getting a […]

Prop 26, Prop 27 Campaign Spending Tops $390 Million After 14 August Contributions Written By: Cheryl Coward Published: Sep 2, 2022 Updated: Nov 15, 2022 With California’s Nov. 8 general election on the horizon, voters are seeing a barrage of ads centered on the two measures, Prop 26 and Prop 27, that would make it legal to bet […]

Report: FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM Would Own 70% of Early CA Sports Betting Market Written By: Matthew Bain Published: Sep 6, 2022 Updated: Nov 15, 2022 If Prop 27 passes in California this November, expect DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM to dominate the California online sports betting market. At least in the early stages.That’s according to a report published by Eilers & Krejcik […]

DraftKings Email Urges California Customers to Vote Yes on Prop 27 Written By: Dan Holmes Published: Sep 7, 2022 Updated: Nov 15, 2022 What are the chances Prop 27 will pass in November, legalizing online sports betting in California? A recent move from DraftKings suggests the sportsbook giant might not be extremely confident.This week, the […]

FanDuel Donates $6 Million to Prop 27 Campaign to Start September Written By: Matthew Bain Published: Sep 7, 2022 Updated: Nov 15, 2022 FanDuel is now the leading funder of the Prop 27 campaign in California. The sportsbook giant gave a $6 million contribution to the online sports betting initiative on Sept. 1. It added $5,000 […]

Survey: Many California Sports Bettors Already Use Offshore Sportsbooks, VPNs Written By: Chris Gerlacher Published: Sep 9, 2022 Updated: Nov 15, 2022 California Casinos commissioned a survey among current and potential California sports bettors about sports betting in California in August 2022. In that survey, 62% of respondents said they currently bet on sports online. At […]

New September Prop 27 Ad Makes Claims on Homelessness. Are They True? Written By: Dan Holmes Published: Sep 9, 2022 Updated: Nov 15, 2022 When the California election is over and we find out if Prop 27 passed or failed, it might be the decision to tie the initiative to California’s homeless problem that proves […]

California Democratic Party Makes First Financial Contribution to No on Prop 27 Written By: Matthew Bain Published: Sep 13, 2022 Updated: Nov 15, 2022 The California Democratic Party is now financially involved with the sports betting battle of Prop 26 and Prop 27.On Sept. 9, the California Democratic Party donated $1,055.09 to No on 27 – Californians for Tribal […]