There are two big online gambling markets that have become battle grounds in America: California and Florida. Each of these markets is in a battle for mobile sports betting, which could open the door for other forms of online gambling including slots.
We’re following big sports betting stories that could pave the way for online slots in America. Florida and California are both big markets with big money. And in both cases there are big operators and big tribal gaming interests involved.
First, California sports betting has two ballot initiatives that will be decided by voters this November The first would allow retail sports betting at Tribal casinos, and the second would allow mobile and online gambling off of Tribal lands. However, if neither of these ballot initiatives garner enough support, California may not get sports betting at all.
Meanwhile in Florida, mobile and online sports bets were launched back in May of only to be shut down by the courts in November. The issue is a big, convoluted mess that centers around just where an internet bet legally takes place. Now, the Biden Administration is asking the court to back off and let Florida decide what’s best for Florida, reducing it to a States Rights issue.
