29, 2023: California lawmakers will examine the legality of Daily Fantasy Sports following a request by Republican Senator Scott Wilk. 30, 2023: Sportsbook operators could be looking past proposed California ballot measures, focusing on another attempt to bring legalized sports betting to the state in 2025. 18, 2023: The California Nations Indian Gaming Association voices their displeasure for legal sports betting initiatives despite recent amendments being added to the ballots. Here’s a brief history of everything sports betting in the Golden State:ĭec. The legalization of sports betting in California will have to wait until 2024 at the earliest.