^[PDF] Proposition 27: Allows Online and Mobile Sports Wagering Outside Tribal Lands. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

L E G I S L AT I V E A N A LY S T ’ S O F F I C E 2 Background Sports Betting „ State law currently bans sports betting in California. However, state law allows some gambling, such as tribal gambling, the state lottery, cardrooms, and horse racing betting.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2022/Prop-27-081022.pdf

^[PDF] Proposition 26: Allows In-Person Roulette, Dice Games, Sports Wagering on Tribal Lands. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

L E G I S L AT I V E A N A LY S T ’ S O F F I C E 2 Background Gambling in California „ The California Constitution and state law limit gambling in California. For example, state law bans sports betting, roulette, and games with dice (such as craps). „ However, it allows some gambling, including: — State Lottery.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2022/Proposition-26-081022.pdf

^[PDF] Authorization of Online Poker in California

Roderick Wright, Chair Authorization of Online Poker in California L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E February 9, 2010 1L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E February 9, 2010  Under the Federal Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006, it is generally unlawful now to place or receive gambling bets
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/state_admin/2010/Online_Poker_02_09_10.pdf

^[PDF] Authorizing Online Poker In California: Issues For Consideration

For example, the type of bet or wager must be authorized by state law and cannot violate certain federal laws. In addition, rules and regulations must be adopted to prevent minors and nonstate residents from participating in online gambling.  In recent years, there have been various bills introduced in Congress to legalize online gambling across
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2015/Authorizing-Online-Poker-California-Issues-Consideration062415.pdf

^[PDF] Online sports wagering.

In addition, the state and local governments could experience increased costs, such as if there was an increase in individuals with gambling addictions that subsequently required governmental assistance.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2021/210494.pdf

^[PDF] Overview of Gambling in California

The Federal Wire Act of 1961 generally prohibits the electronic transmission of information or payments related to bets or wagers across state or national borders. In November 2018, the U.S. DOJ issued a legal opinion concluding that this prohibition applies to all forms of gambling—not just sports wagering as it concluded in 2011.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2019/Gambling-Overview-022619.pdf

Online sports wagering. [Ballot]

Oct 20, 2021 - These cardrooms are regulated by the local governments that authorized them, the Cali fornia Gambling Control Commission (CGCC), and the California Department of Justice (DOJ). Horse Racing. Currently, four tracks as well as 30 fairs and satellite facilities in 17  counties accept wagers on horse racing.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-017

Tribal gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 27, 2021 - These cardrooms are regulated by the local governments that authorized them, the Cal ifornia Gambling Control Commission (CGCC), and the California Department of Justice (DOJ). Horse Racing. Currently, four tracks as well as 30 fairs and satellite facilities in 17  counties accept wagers on horse racing.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2021-039

Gaming. [Ballot]

Dec 18, 2023 - These cardrooms are regulated by the local governments that authorized them, the Cal ifornia Gambling Control Commission (CGCC), and the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ). Horse Racing. Currently, four tracks as well as 28 fairs and satellite facilities in 17  counties accept wagers on horse racing.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-030

^[PDF] Authorizing Online Poker in California

For example, the type of bet or wage must be authorized by state law and cannot violate certain federal laws. In addition, rules and regulations must be adopted to prevent minors and nonstate residents from participating in online gambling.  In recent years, there have been various bills introduced in Congress to legalize online gambling across
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2014/Authorizing-Online-Poker-in-California-042314.pdf