Gambling in the USA
California proposes amendment to sports betting legislation

California has proposed to add an amendment to the 2020 election ballot in the state that would allow voters vote on the state’s sports betting legalisation.
The president, of consultants Competitive Edge Advantage Inc., Russell Lowery has announced he’s pushing to get sports betting on the November 2020 election ballot in California. His aim is to get 500,000 signatures for the proposed Gaming Fairness and Accountability Act in order to get the amendment in voters’ hands.
Mr Lowery says he spoke only with “in-state gaming interests, out-of-state gaming interests and the sports leagues” and revealed to the Los Angeles Times that he found “enough interest to try and build a coalition” they’re calling Californians for Sports Betting. That could mean that the state could finally get the segment up and running after the US Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA).
Despite the apparent support Mr Lowery has gathered, the state’s tribal gaming operators have already voiced their opposition to any potential efforts to legalise sports betting in case card rooms were involved. Therefore, the amendment that would “authorise banking and percentage games including and not limited to sports wagering,” could face tough hurdles before any eventual progress.
Source: FocusGamingNews
-
Africa4 days ago
Uganda: National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board and Uganda Police- Rwizi Region Deepen Ties in Enforcing the Gaming Law
-
Australia4 days ago
IBIA Joins the Judging Panel for Inaugural RTG Global Awards
-
Africa6 days ago
BOOMING GAMES EXPANDS IN EAST AFRICA WITH ODIBETS PARTNERSHIP
-
Asia6 days ago
Groove Strengthens Asian Market Footprint with Standout Participation at SiGMA Asia 2025
-
Latest News5 days ago
The Impact of Free Slots for UK Online Casinos
-
Latest News6 days ago
Casino Kings Announces £4000 Giveaway when You Download Their Brand New App
-
Latest News6 days ago
Scientific Games Builds on Digital Lottery Momentum with Key Executive Hires
-
Gambling in the USA6 days ago
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – June 2-8