The vigorous push to legalize sports betting in California has left key stakeholders tight-lipped as commercial and tribal operators approach the next chapter of a contentious battle to enter a market that would become the largest in the nation.
At last week's National Council of Legislators from Gaming States summer conference, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins weighed in on the November ballot initiatives that will determine the course of legal sports betting in the Golden State. But given the stakes, Robins chose his words carefully in a brief luncheon address.
Robins was not the only one to proceed with caution when asked about the future of California sports betting at the prominent conference of leading state gaming legislators. Wary of inflaming the opposition in the months leading up to Election Day, interested participants took great steps to avoid controversy.