The 2019-20 Budget: The Governor's Proposal for a New Office of Digital Innovation

Mar 22, 2019 - Given these potential changes, the Legislature might ask the administration to (1)  update the ongoing funding and position needs of ODI, (2)  explain the role of departmental reimbursements as an ongoing funding source for ODI, and (3)  outline the timeline for hiring and training ODI staff.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3981

^[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 3 Proposal Allows Tribes or Gambling Companies to Offer Online Sports Betting „ Changes the California Constitution and state law to allow online sports betting over the Internet and mobile devices.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2022/Prop-27-081022.pdf

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Other Provisions

Oct 17, 2019 - Innovation Fund of $10 Million for ODI Projects in 2019-20. Of the $26.2 million total funds provided for ODI in 2019-20, the Legislature approved $10 million (General Fund) for an “innovation fund ” ODI can use for projects with state agencies and departments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4101

"The Gaming Control Act of 1998"

Proposal Legalized Gambling This measure (1) authorizes up to 3,000 pari-mutuel video gambling machines (defined as "California-style gaming") in the City of Palm Springs (Riverside County), (2)  authorizes progressive jackpots, and (3) repeals the existing moratorium on new and expanded card rooms.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1998/980074_INT.html

"The Gaming Control Act"

Proposal Legalized Gambling This measure (1) authorizes up to 5,000 video gambling machines (defined as "California-style gaming") in the City of Palm Springs (Riverside County), (2)  authorizes progressive jackpots, and (3) repeals the existing moratorium on new and expanded card rooms.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1998/980075_INT.html

^[PDF] The Gaming Control Act of 1998

SA 98 RF 0007). The measure amends the California Constitution, the Business and Professions Code, and the Penal Code to authorize certain types of casino-style gambling and wagering. As Section 9005 directs, our review addresses the potential effects of the measure on state and local government revenues and costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1998/980074_INT.pdf

^[PDF] The Gaming Control Act

SA 98 RF 0008). The measure amends the California Constitution, the Business and Professions Code, and the Penal Code to authorize certain types of casino-style gambling and wagering. As Section 9005 directs, our review addresses the potential effects of the measure on state and local government revenues and costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1998/980075_INT.pdf

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

Remaining monies would be used in three ways: (1) 15 percent for gambling addiction and mental health programs and grants, (2) 15 percent for sports betting and gambling enforcement costs, and (3) 70 percent to the state General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2022/Proposition-26-081022.pdf

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Sep 27, 2022 - AB 156’s changes to current ODI’s statutory authority in anticipation of the new ODI include (but are not limited to) (1) the new ODI’s mission and activities, (2) the creation of a Chief Data Officer (CDO) position in statute (including related activities and responsibilities), and (3) updates to current ODI’s reporting requirements to reflect new ODI’s mission and activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4626

Proposed constitutional initiative related to gaming activities. [Ballot]

Aug 1, 2018 - Banking games generally involve players betting against the “house, ” who is a participant in the game with an interest in its outcome, and percentage games generally involve the house receiving a percentage of the money involved in the game.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2018-003