California gets ready for sports betting legalization
“I am pleased to see the U.S. Supreme Court has shouldered the burden of bringing legal clarity to the issue of sports wagering and the rights of states under the United States Constitution,” told Gray to the Thouroughred Daily News.
In the event the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the current ban, ACA 18 would require any legalization effort in California to muster a 2/3rds approval in the state legislature before being placed on the ballot for majority approval by voters.
“Whether we like it or not, Californians are already betting on sports through illegal and often unscrupulous websites in foreign countries,” Gray said. “It is time to bring this multibillion dollar industry out of the shadows.
““We need to crack down on illegal and unregulated online gaming and replace it with a safe and responsible option
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Which includes safeguards against compulsive and underage gambling, money laundering, and fraud. All other gaming activities in California are subject to regulations that ensure the safety of consumers. Sports wagering should be treated no differently.”
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