California: Latest ‘Yes on 27’ ad puts focus squarely on proposals to address homelessness, mental health

California: Latest ‘Yes on 27’ ad puts focus squarely on proposals to address homelessness, mental health

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  • Jill R. Dorson, Sports Handle
August 24, 2022 11:26 PM
  • Jill R. Dorson, Sports Handle

On Tuesday, backers of Proposition 27, the California initiative that would legalize statewide mobile wagering, released their first ad that completely embraces their cause – attempting solutions to homelessness and mental health issues through sports betting tax revenue.

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The ad shines a spotlight on the City of Refuge, a Sacramento homeless facility that houses up to 26 families. In the ad, co-founder Rachelle Ditmore clearly hits on the key issues the proposition promises to address.

Proposition 27, funded by Bally’s, BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel, PENN Entertainment/Barstool Sportsbook, and WynnBET and supported by three smaller gaming tribes, is one of two sports betting initiatives that will be on the November ballot.