California's officials and cities coalition opposes tribal sports betting initiative
A coalition of more than 80 local elected officials and California cities, several of which have cardrooms, announced last Wednesday their opposition to a sports betting initiative sponsored by several tribes and the only one already eligible for the state’s November ballot so far.
The executive director of the California Contract Cities Association, Marcel Rodarte, stated in a press release that if the tribes’ proposed 'California Sports Wagering Regulation and Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act' —which would legalize sports betting only at tribal casinos and licensed racetracks— is passed by voters, it would be detrimental to the state. Top supporters of the ballot initiative include the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians in Riverside, the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation near Sacramento, and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in Sonoma County.
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