The prop pushed by California’s Native American tribal governments garnered only 33% of the vote. Approximately $450 million dollars were spent on the measures, with both suffering resounding defeats. The competing 2022 ballot initiatives to legalize wagering in the Golden State made national news as it was the most expensive ballot measure fight in U.S. Sports Betting is live in Kentucky! Check out our exclusive new user offers here. They all said they were unaware of any potential plans, and that they are not involved. operators ( BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel and PENN Entertainment) that backed competing initiatives in 2022. The news took many by surprise, including the three tribes - Graton Rancheria, Pechanga, and San Manuel - and four U.S. The Pala Band of Mission Indians appear set to submit an initiative for next year’s ballot. Dorson of Sports Handle reports rumors are flying that another push may be coming in 2024. However, hope might not be lost for those eager to bet in the country’s third-largest state.ĭetails are sparse, but Jill R. A pair of ballot initiatives to legalize gambling in California went down in flames a year ago.
