There’s a good chance that two initiatives to legalize sports betting will appear on the November ballot. If both pass, they might both go into effect or the result could be decided in court, depending on which one gets more yes votes.
Come November, Californians will likely face the question: Should sports betting be legalized?
And then, a bit further down their ballot, there’s a good chance they’ll get asked again: Should sports betting be legalized?
Yep. Odds are that two measures to legalize sports betting will appear on November’s ballot. That’s pared back from earlier this year, when four different initiatives were in play.
Of the two remaining measures, one is already eligible for the November ballot, and the other is expected to be soon.
Here’s what each initiative does
The “California Sports Wagering Regulation and Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act” is backed by a group of Native American tribes and is currently eligible for the ballot. It would allow tribal casinos and the state’s four horse race tracks to offer sports betting. On the same subject : Which women’s sport benefited most from Title IX?. It would also allow tribal casinos to expand their gambling offerings to roulette and dice games.
Meanwhile, the “California Solutions to Homelessness and Mental Health Act” is backed by several large sports betting companies, including FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM. It would legalize online sports betting outside of Native American lands, and allow gaming companies to offer online sports betting if they partner with a tribe. Election officials are reviewing the signatures for this initiative — if enough are valid, it too will be eligible for the ballot.
Here’s what happens if they both pass
California occasionally ends up with ballots that have multiple initiatives on the same topic. To see also : USC Athletics, Farmers Create Alliance to Strengthen Women’s Sports.
If one passes and the others don’t, then there’s no problem: The one that passes goes into effect, the others do not.
If they all pass and don’t conflict with one another, they can all go into effect.
But, if more than one pass and they are in conflict with each other, the one that passed with the higher margin of ‘yes’ votes goes into effect and the other does not, per California’s constitution.
The initiative backed by FanDduel, DraftKkings and BetMGM asserts that it does not conflict with the measure allowing sports betting on tribal lands, and that if both pass, both go into effect. The measure backed by the tribes doesn’t say anything about whether it conflicts with other measures.
So, if both initiatives pass — and the initiative backed by FanDuel and DraftKings passes by a higher margin — odds are that both measures will go into effect, said Ian Imrich, a Southern California attorney whose practice includes gaming law. But if both pass and the tribal measure passes by a higher margin, lawyers for the tribal measure could argue in court that the two measures are in conflict, to try and prevent the measure backed by FanDuel and DraftKings from going into effect.
Other ballot double ups
This isn’t the first time there’s been more than one initiative on the same subject. Read also : Charter Schools join new organization to save sports championship. In 2016, there were two initiatives related to the death penalty and two about plastic bags.
Legislators also can broker deals between initiative proponents. In 2014, lawmakers passed a bill that allowed backers to yank their measures off the ballot closer to the election, giving them more time to potentially work out a deal. In April, for example, lawmakers negotiated a deal between patient groups, consumer lawyers and medical professionals, passing a law that increases the penalties victims of medical malpractice can seek and averting a costly initiative battle on the subject.
In February, when four sports betting initiatives were in the mix, state legislative leaders Anthony Rendon and Toni Atkins voiced interest in pursuing a compromise over sports betting.
“I think it’s always confusing to the voters when there’s multiple ballot measures along the same item,” said state Senate leader Toni Atkins, a Democrat from San Diego, at a Sacramento Press Club event. “If you want to see progress, it’s helpful for it to be more simple so I think maybe there will be an opportunity (to negotiate a deal),” Atkins said.
When CalMatters asked Atkins’ office if legislative leaders were still considering a deal, a spokesperson said they were still looking into it.
Learn more about legislators mentioned in this story
State Senate, District 39 (San Diego)
Liberal Conservative
Latino 19%
White 56%
Asian 16%
Black 5%
Multi-race 4%
Dem 44%
GOP 23%
No party 27%
Other 4%
Sen. Toni Atkins has taken at least $1.8 million from the Labor sector since she was elected to the legislature. That represents 20% of her total campaign contributions.
State Assembly, District 63 (South Gate)
Liberal Conservative
Latino 76%
White 10%
Asian 6%
Black 7%
Multi-race 1%
Dem 56%
GOP 14%
No party 24%
Other 6%
Asm. Anthony Rendon has taken at least $2.8 million from the Labor sector since he was elected to the legislature. That represents 27% of his total campaign contributions.
How Californians feel
The vast majority of Californians think the initiative process needs to be changed, according to a survey conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California in April. Over 90% of Caliornians somewhat or strongly agreed that the wording of ballot measures is often too confusing for voters to understand what happens if the initiative passes, and 56% said that special interests control a lot of the process.
Most initiatives don’t pass, and Mark Baldassare, president of the institute, said the likelihood of a measure passing goes down further if voters are confused by it.
The fact that initiatives can be confusing to voters — and that the process can be further muddled by having more than one initiative on the same subject — is “a huge problem,” said Mary-Beth Moylan, associate dean at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law.
“People don’t tend to read things closely. And oftentimes, what is included in the ballot title is arguably misleading,” Moylan said. “So that’s particularly dangerous in a situation where you have multiple initiatives about the same or similar subject matter.”
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Can you bet FanDuel in California?
Is FanDuel’s online sportsbook legal in California? No, currently, sports betting and online sports betting are both yet to be legalized and regulated by California. Until this happens, FanDuel will not offer the sportsbook portion of its platform to the Golden State.
How do I use FanDuel in California? Yes, once the platform is live in California, you will be able to link your sportsbook account to your daily fantasy sports account on FanDuel. You will do so by using the same email for both accounts. If online casinos are also legalized, then you can add that to the list of things you can link on FanDuel.
Can I use DraftKings sportsbook in California Reddit?
The answer is yes. You can withdraw from any state but can’t place bets.
Can you use FanDuel If you live in California?
Even though the state chooses thus far not to regulate and tax the industry, major DFS sites such as DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo, and Fantasy Draft operate in California.
Can I use a VPN to use FanDuel?
Yes, you can. In fact, in some cases, a VPN might be your only option to access the FanDuel Sportsbook. For instance, if you’re not in a state like New Hampshire or New Mexico, you’ll need to use a VPN to connect with a server located in a state where FanDuel is available, such as West Virginia.
What app can I bet on sports in California?
Bovada – One of the largest California sports betting apps Bovada is a massive name in the world of sports betting and they have an excellent sportsbook that players can access from all over the world. In addition, their sports betting app covers a full range of events, some not seen too often on other apps.
Can I bet on sports online in California? No. Right now there is no legal sports betting in California live or on the internet. The sites that are available for California residents to bet on are hosted offshore and operate in a legal grey area.
What app allows you to sports bet in California?
Legal Sports Betting Apps in California right now: BetAmerica CA mobile sportsbook app (iPhone, Android)
Can you bet on sports games in California?
No, currently there are no physical sportsbooks in California as it is not legal to bet on sports in the state. Offshore online sportsbooks are the only option for sports betting in the state of California.
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How can I bet on sports in California?
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