Stake.us California

Stake.us functions as a unique sweepstakes platform, distinguishing itself from conventional real-money online casinos. Operating within the legal confines of the U.S., Stake.us isn’t governed by typical gambling regulations. Instead, it holds authorization to conduct sweepstakes contests in the majority of U.S. states. Notably, the platform doesn’t offer real-money payouts, aligning with its sweepstakes nature. […]

Fanduel California

FanDuel is one of the leading online sports betting platforms in the United States. Although sports betting is not yet legal in California, FanDuel is prepared to offer its services to Californians once the state legalizes it. This review will provide an overview of what FanDuel has to offer, including its user interface, betting options, […]

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MLB supports sports betting authorization in California

On Friday, Major League Baseball announced its support for authorizing sports betting in California. The MLB became the first U.S. major sports league to take a side between sports betting companies and the state’s tribal gaming operators. Two primary sports betting initiatives are on the November ballot that includes Proposition 26 in-person betting restriction, while […]

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California political betting ad could cost billions by November

The amount of money that is allocated for two propositions in the California general election has reached $350 million, according to reports. According to the Los Angeles Times, the number could rise up to half a billion by the time of election day this November. California is the most populous state in the U.S. With […]

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California NAACP filed lawsuit against “false” statements in Prop 26

The California-Hawaii NAACP reportedly opposes a portion of the ballot papers in Proposition 26, despite their overall support for the measure. Proposition 26 is a ballot proposition in California that would authorize in-person sports betting especially at tribal casinos and certain horse racetracks. According to reports, the California-Hawaii NAACP filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, August […]

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California sports betting initiatives raise over $256.4 million

Committees supporting and opposing California Propositions 26 and 27 are reported to successfully raised over $256.4 million. This makes the two propositions, which would legalize in-person and mobile sports betting respectively, become the most expensive ballot measures in California history. This funding eclipsed the previous record which was reached in 2020 for Proposition 22 regarding […]

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California AFSCME union opposes tribal ballot measure

A major political organization in California revealed its position on Thursday’s upcoming sports betting ballot measures. The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) District Council 36 opposes the proposed amendment to the state constitution that would allow sports betting. It has the support of several tribal gaming entities. The council, based in […]

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California Democratic Party opposes online sports betting legalization

California Democratic Party has taken contradictory positions on an expansion project for online sports betting within the state that is scheduled to begin in the fall. The party made the opposing statement against this proposed referendum on Monday. There are two propositions being brought to the legislative, Proposition 26 and Proposition 27. Proposition 26 enables […]

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DraftKings CEO Jason Robins pushes iGaming legislation in California

On Friday, during the National Council of Legislators from the Gaming States (NCLGS) in Boston, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins pushed legislation for iGaming and casinos in California state. Robins encouraged the state lawmakers by telling the potential benefits of betting. According to sources, he spoke and touted to state-elected officials, regulators, and industry stakeholders. Robins […]

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California online betting initiative qualification faces state-tribal opposition

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced on June 27 that the proposed online sports betting law would be featured in a vote. However, the tribal-specific initiatives strongly contradict the proposal. The proposal would allow retail betting at tribal casinos and four-horse races across the state of California. Out of four points on California’s sports […]