California Betting News

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 and foremost, there is no timeline for when it will be legalized. Secondly, and […]
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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...
Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed a California sweepstakes ban into law, a move that will ripple across the casino industry.

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 attempt to implement a California sweepstakes casino ban just got a lot harder following a surprise deal that was struck.

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...

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