GARDENA, CA—A coalition of California cities today submitted language to the California Attorney General’s office for a ballot initiative they are proposing for the November 2022 statewide election. The measure is known as the California Sports Wagering and Consumer Protection Act. 

The initiative would legalize sports wagering in California. Economic surveys estimate illegal sports gambling generates over $10 billion in revenue entirely outside the regulatory system. This illegal enterprise contributes to criminal activity and leaves bettors without legal protection, accruing all its benefits to out-of-state and criminal enterprises while Californians pay the associated costs.

Complete article: Cities Team Up to Introduce Initiative to Regulate Sports Wagering