• About Us / Contact
  • Responsible Gambling
This site contains commercial content
SportsHandle
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
  • News
No Result
View All Result
SportsHandle
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
  • News
No Result
View All Result
SportsHandle
No Result
View All Result

California Democrats Vote To Oppose Online Sports Wagering

Party says it will remain neutral on in-person wagering initiative sponsored by tribes

Jill R. Dorson by Jill R. Dorson
July 11, 2022
in Legislation, Politics
california-democrats-speaker-at-dias

Shutterstock

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The California Democratic Party on Sunday voted to join the mounting chorus of those opposed to Proposition 27, an online sports wagering initiative put forth by seven national companies.

The Democrats, the predominant political party in California, also agreed to remain neutral on Proposition 26, an in-person, tribal-only wagering initiative backed by a coalition of the state’s tribes.

The Democrats’ executive committee sealed the decision, along with recommendations to support six other propositions, including ones dealing with reproductive freedom, raising the minimum wage, and raising taxes on residents who earn $2 million or more to fund a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Propositions 26 and 27 were the only two the Democrats chose not to support.

The California Young Democrats followed suit, opposing Proposition 27 and remaining neutral on Proposition 26.

Swift reaction from ‘No on 27’ groups

The two most vocal “No on Prop 27” groups immediately sent out press releases praising the Democrats’ stance.

“By opposing Prop 27, California Democrats rejected out-of-state corporations and reaffirmed their commitment to California’s Indian tribes,” Reid Milanovich, tribal chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, said via press release sent out by the Coalition for Safe, Responsible Gaming. “Prop 27 is not a solution to anything. It would expose children to a massive expansion of gambling and turn every cellphone, gaming console, tablet, and laptop into a gambling device. Prop 27 is a direct attack on tribal gaming and Indian self-reliance.”

The @ca_dem executive board has just approved positions on ballot initiatives as shown in this pic. See my live tweets yest at top of this thread for deets pic.twitter.com/czHfYBPdf2

— RL Miller (@RL_Miller) July 10, 2022

The coalition is lobbying voters to vote no on Proposition 27 and yes on Proposition 26. It is backed by myriad tribes, including the Barona Band of Mission Indians, the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation.

A second opposition group, Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Safe Gaming, also responded.

“There is no question that Proposition 27 is an assault on tribal sovereignty,” said California Democratic Party Native American Caucus First Vice Chair Dr. Joely Proudfit via press release. “Proposition 27 threatens decades of progress for California’s Indians, erodes Tribal sovereignty, and threatens the future economic sustainability of California’s indigenous people.”

That group is backed by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, which owns the Yaamava’ Casino, and the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians and the Pala Casino Spa Resort.

A third group that last week voiced its opposition to Proposition 26, but does not have a stance on Proposition 27, did not weigh in. Taxpayers Against Special Interest Monopolies, backed by the state’s card rooms, opposes the tribal-only initiative, but it has not formally weighed in on the operators’ online proposal.

High bar for licensing is a concern

Proposition 27 is sponsored by some of the most well-known names in sports betting and gaming in the U.S., including BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel, which are taking the lead. Fanatics, the massive sports merchandise purveyor, is also a key sponsor, and the group has already pledged $100 million to get its measure passed.

Tonight, the @CA_Dem Executive Board Resolutions Committee unanimously voted to oppose #Prop27, the out of state corporate online sports betting measure. Prop 27 is bad for California Native American Tribes and bad for all Californians. #NoOnProp27 pic.twitter.com/uBQ96OvwIA

— NoOnProp27 (@NoProp27) July 10, 2022

Proposition 27 would allow for statewide digital wagering with platforms tied to tribal casinos. The application fee for operators would be $100 million, while it would be $10 million for tribes choosing to white label, or use their own name as the front-facing brand. In order for an operator to get approval, it must be licensed in 10 other U.S. jurisdictions.

Tribes have argued that the those two requirements set the bar so high that only a limited number of operators would qualify for licenses. The proposition calls for a 10% tax on gross gaming revenue and earmarks most of the tax revenue to address California’s homelessness and mental health issues.

ShareTweetShare
Jill R. Dorson

Jill R. Dorson

Jill has covered everything from steeplechase to the NFL and then some during a more than 30-year career in sports journalism. The highlight of her career was covering Oakland Raiders during the Charles Woodson/Jon Gruden era, including the infamous “Snow Bowl” and the Raiders’ 2003 trip to Super Bowl XXXVII. Her specialty these days is covering sports betting legislation across the country. You can reach Jill at [email protected]

Related Posts

whats on tap
Industry

What’s On Tap: Elite Eight, WBC Finals, And Texas Sports Betting Hearing

March 20, 2023
Brandon Sumrail/Getty Images
Industry

No Chalk In March: Sports Handle’s Staff Picks For the 2023 NCAA Tournament

March 16, 2023
Load More

Top Stories

taylor mathis

Taylor Mathis Got Sacrificed At The Altar Of Responsible Gambling

March 20, 2023
fanduel baseball wall

Premade Same Game Parlays Are Sucker Bets

March 13, 2023
maginfier-over-small-print

Read The Fine Print: A Proposed Federal Rule Could Change Everything For Indian Gaming

March 6, 2023
roman reigns wwe

Colorado Denies Report Stating That It’s Considering WWE Wagering

March 8, 2023

State Sports Betting Guides

Ohio (U.S. state) flag waving against clear blue sky, close up, isolated with clipping path mask alpha channel transparency, perfect for film, news, composition

Ohio Sports Betting – Where To Play, Bonus Offers And Promo Codes

by Brian Pempus
March 23, 2023

Downtown Detroit at twilight (Shutterstock)

Michigan Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks, And FAQ

by Brett Smiley
March 23, 2023

VA captial

Virginia Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks And Bonus Offers

by Brett Smiley
January 17, 2023

nj flag

New Jersey Sports Betting — Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks, And FAQ

by Brett Smiley
March 22, 2023

pa online sportsbooks

Pennsylvania Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks And Bonuses

by Brett Smiley
October 6, 2022

Canada Sports Betting Guides

Canada Sports Betting – Best Sportsbook Apps & Bonus Offers

British Columbia Sports Betting – Legal Update, Available Sportsbooks, and FAQ

Ontario Sports Betting – Legal Status And Where To Play

SportsHandle

  • Analysis
  • Casino
  • Features
  • Horse Racing
  • Industry
  • Legal
  • Legislation
  • Opinion
  • Podcasts
  • Poker
  • Politics
  • Promotions
  • Regulation
  • Sports
  • Uncategorized

Better Collective

This website is owned and operated by Better Collective USA. Trademarks and copyrights referenced on this website are and shall remain the exclusive property of their respective owners and/or licensors. Please be sure to visit the operator’s website(s) to review their terms & conditions. We advise you to read these carefully as they contain important information. Copyright © 2023 USBets.com | Better Collective USA
21 Play Responsibly
Gamble Aware West Virginia
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
GameSense

Search Sports Handle

No Result
View All Result
  • About Us / Contact
  • Responsible Gambling

No Result
View All Result
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
  • News

loading

Please wait while you are redirected to the right page...