California tribes not on board with new sports betting proposal

California has yet another sports betting bill to consider, although gaming tribes aren’t on board and the state’s cardrooms have suffered yet another regulatory black eye.

Last week, two California legislators fleshed out their earlier proposal to legalize sports betting in the Golden State. The proposed constitutional amendment by state Sen. Bill Dodd and Assemblyman Adam Gray needs to secure the approval of two-thirds of legislators in both of their respective chambers by June 25 to appear on this November’s election ballot.

The bill, which has a date with Dodd’s senate committee on Tuesday, would tax land-based wagering revenue at 10% and mobile revenue at 15%, with betting licensees also required to contribute 1% of revenue for responsible gambling programs. Licenses would cost $5m with an additional $1m for a mobile wagering option. Licensees would be required to use official league data for in-play betting.

Crucially, the proposal would allow wagering only through tribal casino operators and state racetracks, leaving the state’s cardrooms out of the mix.