California Betting News

California found out firsthand during the NFL Super Bowl that its sports betting laws are currently not even close to working.

California Came to a Crushing Realization About Sports Betting Laws During NFL Super Bowl

Tuesday 17 February 03:11 EST

The state of California learned a harsh-but-necessary lesson during the NFL Super Bowl LX matchup between the New England Patriots and now-reigning champion Seattle Seahawks: Their sports betting laws are […]

As the future of California sports betting remains opaque, the state’s tribes just received an incentive to push harder for legalization.

Tribes Just Got a New Reason to Push for California Sports Betting Legalization

Friday 09 January - 03:34 EST

Two things are abundantly clear when it comes to the future of California sports betting. First an...

DraftKings has officially launched prediction markets in 38 states, a move that puts the future of California sports betting in further limbo.

DraftKings Just Launched an Alternative to California Sports Betting

Monday 22 December - 01:48 EST

DraftKings has officially launched its prediction-markets business across a variety of states. In do...

Optimism for the imminent legalization of California sports betting is now on life support following big news from DraftKings and FanDuel.

The Fate of California Sports Betting May Have Just Been Sealed

Monday 24 November - 01:44 EST

The future of California sports betting just encountered a major twist. And it’s the type of curve...

California Sports Betting Legalization Apparently Remains 'Distant Hope'

Monday 24 November - 01:39 EST

The immediate future of California sports betting is not looking so hot. Optimism on the subject, of...

The illegal California sports betting market is apparently more robust than ever. Could it be the impetus behind passing regulated gambling?

Illegal California Sports Betting Is Thriving Despite Ban

Wednesday 22 October - 02:55 EDT

Legislators pushing for the legalization of California sports just received a somewhat significant b...

Gavin Newsom Just Crushed California Sweepstakes Betting Hopes

Monday 13 October - 02:47 EDT

Say goodbye to California sweepstakes casinos. They are going to be banned from The Golden State by ...

The rise of prediction markets could lead to another contentious debate over the future of California sports betting.

The Push to Legalize California Sports Betting Could Get Ugly

Friday 26 September - 09:35 EDT

It may be time to rethink the inevitable push to legalize California sports betting again. Despite t...

Another California sports betting poll has officially been completed, and the results suggests the debate over legalization will wage on.

Latest California Sports Betting Poll Reveals Shocking Results

Friday 26 September - 09:20 EDT

The latest California sports betting poll results are now official. And as it turns out, they reveal...

The California Sweepstakes Casino Ban Just Took a Stunning Turn

Tuesday 26 August - 05:44 EDT

The road to a California sweepstakes casino ban just got a lot tougher. Online casino operator VGW...

The most recent estimates for the amount of California sports betting revenue the state can expect to generate are pretty shocking.

You Won't Believe These California Sports Betting Revenue Estimates

Tuesday 19 August - 05:40 EDT

As the wait for California sports betting legalization continues, the discussion on its future has s...

Three state tribes have filed a lawsuit against Robinhood and Kalshi for allegedly facilitating illicit California sports betting services.

Tribes File Illegal California Sports Betting Lawsuit Against Robinhood and Kalshi

Friday 25 July - 03:57 EDT

A handful of tribes in The Golden State have filed a lawsuit against Robinhood and Kalshi for offeri...

Several rolls of U.S. hundred dollar bills secured with rubber bands, displayed closely together in a black and white image, evoke the high-stakes atmosphere often associated with California sports betting.

The Reason Why the Push for California Sports Betting Could Turn Ugly

Friday 25 July - 03:56 EDT

If you are not paying attention to the daily fantasy sports saga brewing in The Golden State, it is ...

Attorney General Rob Bonta has offered a final verdict on the legality of California daily fantasy sports games that will impact many people.

Attorney General Makes Stance on California Daily Fantasy Sports Clear

Wednesday 23 July - 03:38 EDT

Attorney General Rob Bonta has made a final determination on the legality of California daily...

While the timeline for California sports betting remains uncertain, tribes already have a pretty firm idea of what they want it to look like.

This is What California Sports Betting Could Look Like If Legalized...

Thursday 26 June - 05:52 EDT

The timeline for California sports betting legalization remains steeped in confusion. Most assume it...

The push for California sports betting remains ongoing, and despite reported progress, legalization isn’t expected anytime soon.

The Latest California Sports Betting Update is the Mother of All Reality Checks

Monday 16 June - 04:53 EDT

The wait for California sports betting legalization sounds like it’s going to drag on. This may co...

Though things appear to be looking up on the California sports betting front, key stakeholders readily admit that tensions remain.

Tensions Remain Between Key California Sports Betting Stakeholders

Thursday 15 May - 11:38 EDT

Optimism over the future of California sports betting appears to be climbing in recent months and we...

It was starting to look like a California sports betting measure may not gain traction in time for 2026 elections. But that may not be true.

California Sports Betting May Be On Track For 2026 Electoral Ballot After All

Tuesday 06 May - 08:36 EDT

Progress on the California sports betting front remains slow moving. Ever since a pair of contrastin...

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins says the legalization of California sports betting will need to include collaboration with tribal nations.

DraftKings CEO on California Sports Betting Collaboration: There is No Other Way to Do It

Friday 25 April - 14:42 EDT

If you are looking for an exact timeline on the legalization of California sports betting, you will ...

California sports betting talks between state tribes and online operators is ongoing, and no agreement on legislation appears imminent.

The California Sports Betting Dialogue Between Tribes and Operators is Ongoing

Sunday 13 April - 13:58 EDT

The dialogue between tribes and operators on the future of California sports betting has apparently ...

Many seem to believe that California sports betting legislation will be approved by 2026. But what if that is not necessarily the case?

The Future of California Sports Betting May Not be a Forgone Conclusion After All

Thursday 13 March - 07:11 EDT

Not too long ago, it seemed as if the future of California sports betting was implicitly laid out. T...

The Fresno State men’s basketball team is caught up in a California sports betting scandal that has reportedly prompted an NCAA probe.

Fresno State Basketball Team Subject of California Sports Betting Inquiry

Thursday 06 March - 02:56 EST

The Fresno State men’s basketball team is the subject of a California sports betting probe being c...

A California online gambling scam has prompted a warning from Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino, the subject of the advertising hoax.

California Online Gambling Scam Prompts Response from Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino

Tuesday 18 February - 04:27 EST

A California online gambling scam has prompted a warning from Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino, the...

It is becoming more likely that California sports betting will remain on hold until at least 2028. What's driving the delay? OSB explores.

California Sports Betting May Be Delayed By Lack of Tribal Consensus

Wednesday 05 February - 04:40 EST

It is looking more and more as if California sports betting legalization will remain on hold until a...

Recent comments from key stakeholders suggest that California sports betting legalization remains further away than many thought.

California Sports Betting Unlikely to be Legalized Before 2027

Monday 27 January - 04:20 EST

The legalization of California sports betting is inevitable. Even as it remains one of 11 states wit...

California sports betting projections have retail wagering going live in 2026 with online to follow in 2028. But it may happen sooner.

Could Tribes Accelerate California Sports Betting Timeline?

Wednesday 08 January - 03:06 EST

For so long, the unofficial California sports betting timeline has remained the same. As it turns ou...

Nothing is official, but evidence is mounting that tribes and sportsbooks are on the same page about the future of California sports betting.

Tribes and Sportsbook Operators Seem Ready to Collaborate on California Sports Betting

Wednesday 11 December - 10:04 EST

Evidence continues to point toward tribes and online operators collaborating on the next attempt to ...

FanDuel’s CEO, Amy Howe, remains optimistic that California sports betting will be legalized but remains unsure of the timeline.

FanDuel is Optimistic But Remains Unsure About the Future of California Sports Betting

Tuesday 03 December - 05:56 EST

The future of California sports betting remains shrouded in mystery. Nobody is quite sure when or if...

Los Angeles was Ranked the Best Large USA City for Sports Fans...Even without California Sports Betting

Thursday 21 November - 06:05 EST

If you are a sports fan, living in Los Angeles is apparently Nirvana for you. Unless, of course, you...

It turns out the roadblocks standing in the way of the legalization of California sports betting may have been overstated.

Tribal Leaders Anticipated California Sports Betting Push in 2026

Thursday 07 November - 07:59 EST

No California sports betting bill appeared on the 2024 election ballot. That is apparently on track ...

FanDuel has not given up hope for imminent California sports betting legalization. But they are changing how they approach the push for it.

FanDuel Taking More 'Proactive' Approach in Push to Legalize California Sports Betting

Thursday 17 October - 10:19 EDT

FanDuel is still holding out hope for California sports betting to be legalized in the near future.�...

Cardrooms are unhappy California casinos now have the ability to sue them if they believe they’re in violation of the state's gaming compact.

San Jose Cardrooms Reportedly Unhappy with New Legislation Benefiting California Casinos

Tuesday 08 October - 13:05 EDT

Recent legislation that grants California casinos the right to sue cardrooms operating in The Golden...

A bill that would allow California casinos operated by Native American tribes has passed through the state legislature.

Tribes Operating California Casinos Secure Big Win with State Legislature

Tuesday 17 September - 07:29 EDT

Native American tribes that operate California casinos have picked up a huge victory in the state le...

The newest California casino, Hard Rocket Hotel Casino Tejon, is officially expected to open at some point during the 2025 calendar year.

New Hard Rock California Casino Expected to Open Some Time in 2025

Tuesday 03 September - 20:31 EDT

A new California casino is expected to open at some point during the 2025 calendar year.Hard Rock Ho...

A professional poker player has pleaded guilty for his role in the latest California betting scandal, including running an illegal sportsbook.

Professional Poker Player Pleads Guilty in Latest California Betting Scandal

Wednesday 28 August - 07:40 EDT

The latest California betting scandal has culminated in a guilty plea from the primary defendant.Dam...

Two tribes have reached an agreement to operate California casinos, adding to what's already a robust tribal network in The Golden State.

Two Tribes Reach Agreement to Operate California Casinos

Wednesday 21 August - 07:03 EDT

The network of California casinos is now set to expand.Governor Gavin Newsome recently signed three ...

State tribes are hoping that on-site California sports betting will be able to launch in 2026, with online wagering following in 2028.

Tribes Want Retail California Sports Betting to Launch in 2026

Wednesday 14 August - 11:00 EDT

Could legal California sports betting launch during the 2026 calendar year? Tribes in the state appa...

San Francisco Giants Players Opened Up About Threats from Fans Aggrieved by MLB Bets

Tuesday 23 July - 00:15 EDT

In a recent conversation with USA Today, a handful of San Francisco Giants players opened up about r...

Could Governor Gavin Newsom follow Florida's lead in California sports betting discussions?

All Eyes on California Sports Betting Debate Following Recent United States Supreme Court Decision in Florida

Tuesday 09 July - 05:33 EDT

Get ready for Florida to be brought up a lot during California sports betting discussions.On the hee...

The future of California sports betting is up in the air. And that has many wondering about whether it can be legalized in a different way.

Will Legalization of California Sports Betting Require Constitutional Amendment?

Tuesday 25 June - 17:45 EDT

The journey of California sports betting legalization is a unique one. And as we enter the next phas...

Opponents of California sports betting have cited an underage gambling epidemic across the country as a primary reason for their stance.

Will Underage Gambling Concerns Prevent California Sports Betting Legalization?

Saturday 01 June - 19:07 EDT

As online sports betting in the United States continues to become more popular, the stands against i...

Will the recent scandal involving Shohei Ohtani's translator impact the future of California sports betting? Let's see if we can find out.

Will Shohei Ohtani Translator Scandal Impact the Future of California Sports Betting?

Tuesday 28 May - 19:26 EDT

Could the recent illegal gambling scandal involving the former interpreter to Los Angeles Dodgers su...

A new high speed railway from California to Las Vegas is about to give Golden State residents easier access to legal sports betting.

High Speed Rail Project Offers Californians Easier Access to Legal Sports Betting

Tuesday 07 May - 21:50 EDT

Californians are on track to have easier access to legal sports betting.No, we do not come bearing n...

At long last, it seems like tribes and online sportsbooks are prepared to collaborate on the future of California sports betting legalization.

Tribes and Online Sportsbooks Seem Ready to Tackle California Sports Betting Issue Together

Sunday 28 April - 19:35 EDT

It seems the California sports betting dialogue is making real progress for the first time in roughl...

The Indian Gaming Association Chairman thinks on-site California sports betting will be legalized by 2026, with online sportsbooks to follow.

California Sports Betting Could Be Legalized By 2026

Monday 08 April - 06:27 EDT

With 2024 legalization out of the question, will California sports betting get the stamp of approval...

Following NBA prop betting allegations during games played in California, the NCAA wants to ban such wager types in college sports.

NCAA Rethinks College Sports Gambling After NBA Prop Betting Allegations in California

Monday 01 April - 19:48 EDT

On the heels of illicit NBA prop betting for two games played in California, the National Collegiate...

The Dodgers fired Shohei Ohtani's translator for alleged theft after getting caught up in a California sports betting scandal.

Los Angeles Dodgers Fire Shohei Ohtani Translator Amid California Sports Betting Scandal

Monday 25 March - 07:22 EDT

The Los Angeles Dodgers have fired the interpreter for MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani amid allegations ...

FanDuel president Christian Genetski does not see any way that California sports betting gets legalized before 2026. And he's right.

FanDuel President Says California Sports Betting Won't Be Legalized Before 2026

Sunday 17 March - 17:05 EDT

The wait for an optimistic view on the future of California sports betting has lasted nearly two yea...

It has become overwhelmingly clear that California sports betting won’t be legalized in 2024. But daily fantasy sports might stick.

California Sports Betting Off the Table in 2024, But Daily Fantasy Sites Could Still Stay

Friday 08 March - 06:29 EST

Although California sports betting has virtually zero chance of getting legalized in 2024, there’s...

California tribes are calling for a ban of daily fantasy sports activity because it should be considered illegal under current gaming laws.

Daily Fantasy Sports Operators May Soon be Forced to Leave California Market

Thursday 29 February - 12:25 EST

With California sports betting on the backburner for the time being, The Golden State’s tribes are...

With California sports betting hopes for 2024 officially dead, some experts don’t think the state will legalize gambling until at least 2028.

Expert Believes California Sports Betting Won't Be Legalized Until At Least 2028

Tuesday 06 February - 05:43 EST

The timeline for the legalization of sports betting in California continues to get pushed further an...

The push to legalize California sports betting in 2024 is officially dead after sponsors of the latest bill pulled the plug on its viability.

The Latest California Sports Betting Bill is Officially Dead

Wednesday 24 January - 05:55 EST

And just like that, the push to legalize California sports betting in 2024 is officially dead.This n...

In another sign that California sports betting hopes are wavering, some major sportsbooks in the USA are opposing the state’s new bills.

Major Online Sportsbooks in USA Oppose Latest California Sports Betting Bill

Thursday 11 January - 06:34 EST

The push for the legalization of California sports betting in 2024 is shaping up to be less controve...

The attorney general’s office has officially approved two new California sports betting proposals ahead of 2024 legislature meetings.

Attorney General's Office Approves Two New California Sports Betting Measures

Friday 05 January - 06:42 EST

After some hemming and hawing, California sports betting is officially on the state’s 2024 legisla...

LeBron James’ long-time business partner Maverick Carter recently admitted to partaking in illegal California sports betting.

LeBron James' Manager Maverick Carter Admits to Participating in Illegal California Sports Betting

Sunday 10 December - 02:58 EST

Another California sports betting scandal has come to light.To be clear, this isn’t a caps-lock, b...

Changes have been proposed to the latest California sports betting bills. But will these amendments sway the state's tribes?

Changes Have Been Proposed to Latest California Sports Betting Bills

Saturday 09 December - 20:26 EST

Amendments to freshly proposed California sports betting bills have been proposed by the primary spo...

DraftKings Trying to Increase Brand Awareness Before Legalization of California Sports Betting

Sunday 03 December - 15:01 EST

Although California sports betting has yet to be legalized, the reality is that it’s inevitable. W...

Tribes have voted to oppose the proposed 2024 California sports betting bills.

Indian Gaming Association Votes to 'Staunchly' Oppose California Sports Betting Bills

Wednesday 22 November - 06:13 EST

If California sports betting is going to be legalized in 2024, it will apparently need to be done wi...

Tribes do not seem to support any of the latest California sports betting bills.

California Sports Betting Initiatives Have Been Filed, But Lack Tribal Support

Thursday 09 November - 05:24 EST

Multiple California sports betting bills are slated to be up for debate when the state legislature m...

Rumor has it a new California online sports betting bill may be on the way.

A New California Online Sports Betting Initiative May Be on the Way

Wednesday 18 October - 07:01 EDT

It turns out a new California online sports betting bill may, in fact, be filed ahead of the state�...

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