With Prop 27 seemingly on the verge of failure, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday finally came out against the legalization of online CA sports betting.
“Proposition 27 is bad for California,” Newsom said in a statement. “It would hurt California’s Indian Tribes, increase the risks of underage gambling, and push billions of dollars out of California and into the pockets of out-of-state corporations.
“Vote No on 27.”
Proposition 27 on California sports betting faces a Nov. 8 Election Day decision.
Sportsbook-backed Prop 27, which would legalize online apps, is polling at only 26% support, according to the Public Policy Institute of California’s (PPIC) latest results. Tribal-backed Prop 26, which would permit retail at casinos and race tracks, is polling at 34% support.
