CA Lawmakers Dissatisfied With Tribal Sports Betting Proposal

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California is looking to legalize sports betting in 2020. The tribes in the state have been very interested in operating sportsbooks. State lawmakers are not happy with the proposal brought by the state tribes. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In recent weeks, California tribal casino owners have … Read more

New Year Same CA Sports Betting Bill, To Be Heard In January

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California lawmakers are preparing hearings for bill CA ACA 16. The tribes in California have also submitted their own constitutional amendment. Hearings for sports betting are expected to begin in January. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California lawmakers are expecting to begin sports betting hearings on January … Read more

MNF: Can Bosa And The 49ers End Russell Wilson’s MVP Season?

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Russell Wilson is the frontrunner to win the MVP with odds ranging from +150 to +225. The 49ers have the best record in the NFL and the second-best point differential in the league. Both teams are 2-0 in the NFC West and will set the … Read more

NCAA Approves Compensation For Athletes, Set To Take Effect In 2021

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The NCAA has strongly opposed compensation for student-athletes in the past. Because of California, the NCAA was required to reexamine their position. Many regulations are still to be created regarding the payment of student-athletes. INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA is changing its viewpoint surrounding the payments … Read more

Activate Research Predicts The Future Of Legal Sports Betting

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Activate is a management consulting firm for technology, media, sports businesses and entertainment. Activate estimates that the total amount of money bet on sports in the U.S. will jump from $13 billion to $149 billion by 2023. The sports betting market in New Jersey has … Read more

Bill Similar To Fair Pay To Play Act Surfaces In Florida

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California has recently passed the Fair Pay to Play Act. Florida has pre-filed FL HB 251 to do the same for their student-athletes. The NCAA has threatened to remove California schools from the NCAA. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers have filed their own version of … Read more

California Signs Landmark ‘Fair Pay To Play Act’, Forever Changing College Sports

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California became the first state to support student-athlete compensation with their passage of CA SB 206. Also known as the Fair Pay to Play Act, the bill allows student-athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness. The NCAA has warned California legislators that this … Read more

South Carolina May Follow ‘Fair Pay To Play’ Model

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A study is being done by the NCAA on their current policies about athletes acquiring deals for monetary profit. The results of the study are expected to be ready for the public by October. Clemson head football coach, Dabo Swinney, who rakes in $9.2 million … Read more

Fair Pay To Play Act Passes Through California State Senate

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The Fair Pay to Play Act is a bill that would allow for collegiate athletes to profit off of outside sponsorships the way professional athletes do. The bill out of California has received nationwide spotlight due to pro athletes speaking out in favor of it. … Read more

L.A. Rams Pick’em App Launches, Allows In-Game Predictions

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Rams Pick’em is a free-to-play mobile app that allows fans to make real-time predictions during games for the chance to win exclusive prizes. Sports betting in California has not yet been formally legalized, but there is a bill within the legislature. Anyone in the U.S. … Read more

California Could Put Sports Betting On The 2020 November Ballot

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No regulatory framework exists under the measure, just the permission to discuss and renegotiate the tribal compact. Legislators want sports betting in a variety of gambling establishments while the tribes want it exclusively. The tribal casinos also want to see card rooms banned from offering … Read more