Californians oppose online sports betting: poll

The majority of Californians oppose a proposition to legalise sports betting in the state, according to a poll carried out by the Public Policy Institute of California.

The survey was carried out between Sept. 2nd to Sept. 11th, with the participation of 1,705 adult residents. It was designed to take the pulse of the electorate ahead of Congressional elections in November.

During that election, voters will also have their say on seven propositions, including Proposition 27, which would allow online and mobile sports wagering outside of tribal lands.

The survey found that if the election were held today, 34 percent of voters would be in favour with 54 percent voting no. A further 12 percent were unsure. 

A strong majority of Republican voters were against the proposal, compared with about half of Democrats and independents. Likely voters aged between 18 to 44 years old and renters were the only demographics with a slim majority in favour, with 52 percent and 51 percent respectively. 

The proposition would allow Indian tribes and affiliated businesses to operate online and mobile sports betting outside of tribal lands. Voters will also be asked to decide on Proposition 26, which would legalise sports betting only within tribal lands.

According to local media reports, ad spending by lobbies on both sides of the argument have broken all state records as they campaign either for or against the proposition to create one of the world’s largest sports betting markets. 

The vote will take place on Nov. 8th. 

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