States / California / Sports betting
Is sports betting legal in California?
No. In California, sports betting is not legal (as of Oct 11, 2026).
| Channel | Status | Launched | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports (online) | Not authorized | Proposition 27 (statewide online/mobile sports betting, backed by DraftKings/FanDuel) failed at the Nov. 2022 general election, roughly 82% no — one of the largest margins of defeat for any California ballot measure. A tribal-led coalition is reportedly preparing a new measure, with 2028 now seen as more realistic than 2026. Cal. Penal Code § 337a [1],[2] | ||
| Sports (retail) | Not authorized | Proposition 26 (tribal/racetrack retail sports betting) failed at the Nov. 2022 general election, roughly 70% no. California's general anti-bookmaking statute (Penal Code 337a) otherwise prohibits sports wagering. Cal. Penal Code § 337a [3],[1] |
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Sources
- California Sports-Betting Ballot Measures Facing Heavy Defeats · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- IGA — California tribes preparing for 2028 ballot measure to legalize retail and online sports betting · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Voters reject Prop 26 measure legalizing sports betting at tribal casinos and race tracks · retrieved Oct 10, 2026