This online operators’ measure lacks critical safeguards to prevent underage gambling, and there is no sure-proof way to prevent kids from placing bets online using false identification or their parents’ information.
In fact, the National Council on Problem Gambling reports online sports bettors are up to five times more likely to develop problem gambling than other types of gamblers.Įxperts warn that the accelerated speed of play, easy access and immediate nature of mobile gambling is especially attractive to youth and those prone to impulsive gambling. Studies show this unprecedented access would lead to more problem gambling, addiction and crime. Their measure would authorize the largest expansion of gambling in state history - allowing virtually anyone, anywhere, anytime to gamble. It will generate new jobs and create new economic opportunities that uplift tribal and non-tribal communities will help non-gaming tribes by increasing funds distributed through tribal-state compacts and will increase state revenues by tens of millions of dollars annually to support state priorities.Ĭonversely, another measure, funded by DraftKings and FanDuel, would legalize online betting and put the future of sports betting in California in the hands of out-of-state, online gambling corporations. Whoops! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription.
