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California Sports Betting Initiative Amended With Changes

Amended California Sports Betting Initiative Increases Tribal Revenue Share

California sports betting initiative proponents submitted changes to their proposal to the state attorney general Monday afternoon.

Posted on: December 4, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

California Tribes Submit Comments On Sports Betting Initiative

Three California Tribes Submit Comments Highlighting Issues With Sports Betting Initiative

Three California Indian tribes that filed an online sports betting initiative last election cycle submitted comments to the state attorney general opposing a similar initiative filed last month.

Posted on: November 29, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

What Polling From Both Sides Says About Prospects For California Sports Betting Initiative

Polling presented by California sports betting initiative proponents and Indian tribes opposing the proposal shows differing perspectives on the prospects of online sports betting in the state.

Posted on: November 28, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

California Tribal Association Votes To Oppose Sports Betting Initiative

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association voted Thursday to oppose two proposed California sports betting initiatives.

Posted on: November 16, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

FanDuel’s New SVP Brings California Tribal Experience To Future Sports Betting Discussions

Rikki Tanenbaum, former chief operating officer for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, joined FanDuel last month as senior vice president of strategic partnerships.

Posted on: November 15, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

California Sports Betting Initiative Update

Tribal Leaders Criticize Approach Of California Sports Betting Initiative Proponents

California tribal leaders don't appreciate approach but like some ideas in audacious proposal of sports betting initiative filers.

Posted on: November 9, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

California Sports Betting Initiative Proponents Offer To Hand Unregulated Market To Tribes

California sports betting initiative proponents are offering Indian tribes ownership of online gambling companies currently operating illegally in the state.

Posted on: November 8, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

The 2023 Breeders’ Cup Handle Was Down, But Attendance Up At Santa Anita

The 40th annual 2023 Breeders' Cup took place Nov. 3-4 at Santa Anita Park in California, showing a drop in handle but increased attendance.

Posted on: November 6, 2023 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Pala Tribe Not Part Of California Sports Betting Initiative Filings

Despite previous intentions to lead the effort, the Pala Band of Mission Indians was not part of the California sports betting initiatives filed Friday.

Posted on: November 1, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

Two Online Sports Betting Initiatives Filed In California

Two proposed ballot initiatives filed with the attorney general Friday give California Indian tribes exclusivity for in-person and online California sports betting.

Posted on: October 27, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell