Californian sports wagering proposition amendments submitted

Amendments to the proposition to bring legalised sports betting to California have been submitted to the attorney general by Eagle1 Acquisition Corp.

The amendments are aimed at making the proposition “more appealing and beneficial” to California tribes.

They include dramatically increasing income to revenue share tribes, the removal of two provisions which the tribes identified as problematic, in-person registration for those outside of a 10-mile radius from a casino requirement for online gaming removed after two years, and an improved ability for tribes to become their own affiliates.

“We took a proposal that had the support of more than 70 tribes and was one of the most tribal-focused propositions ever, made amendments based on tribal and regulator feedback and updated it for today’s legal landscape,” said Kasey Thompson, partner of Eagle1 Acquisitions Corp and an architect of the proposition.

“What we are trying to do is create something that works for everyone. Tribal support is paramount to the success of this effort, and we will not put it on the ballot without approval from a majority of the tribes.”

Eagle1 partner Reeve Collins added: “We removed language we were told did not work for the tribes and for the first time have created something inclusive for all – the tribes, land-based casinos, regulators, out-of-state operators and the people of California. This is a forward-thinking and tribal-centric proposition that finally paves the way for sports betting in California.”