Prop 27 is one of the two ways voters can legalize sports betting in California on this November‘s ballot.
Voters can legalize online California sportsbooks through a vote for Prop 27.
Prop 26, meanwhile, would legalize only retail sports betting at tribal casinos and horse tracks.
Quick hits on Prop 27
- Californians can legalize online sports betting by voting yes on Prop 27 on the Nov. 8 ballots.
- The proposal is backed by seven online sportsbook companies. Those seven licenses would generate $700 million for the state at $100 million each.
- Most of California’s gaming tribes oppose the online proposal and are backing Prop 26 for retail-only betting. Prop 27 would let tribes launch an online sportsbook at $10 million a license.
- Online California sports betting could launch by late August in time for the 2023 football season.
What is Prop 27?
The proposal would legalize online sports betting throughout California for certain qualified operators, as well as tribal casinos.