The Republican Party does not want to see sports betting in California offered online or in-person at tribal casinos.
The California GOP announced its opposition to both Prop. 26 and Prop. 27 — the two ballot measures dealing with sports betting — on Friday. That means the Republicans are in agreement with the Democrats on opposing online California sportsbooks, though Democrats are neutral on retail tribal betting.
Both proposals will be on November‘s ballot. Should either pass, sports betting could be live in California by 2023.
Does GOP stance on California sports betting matter?
The Republican Party had a better record than the Democrats in 2020. Seven of the 11 ballot initiatives in 2020 followed the GOP’s stance compared to four out of 11 for the Democrats.