States With 2024 Gambling Ballot Initiatives
Below are the current US gambling states with new legislation on the ballot for 2024.
Each state can pass laws regarding domestic in-person or legal online betting options since no federal gambling laws restrict the matter. Now that most states have passed sportsbook laws, gambling expansion has slowed; however, we expect to see more casino legislation hit the ballot shortly.
Colorado
Domestic sports betting and in-person casino gambling have been legal in Colorado for some time, but in 2024, voters will weigh in on HB24-1436, a revenue-related ballot measure. If passed, any sports betting revenue north of $29 million will be directed toward water conservation and protection initiatives. A simple majority is required for passage.
Missouri
Amendment 2 - In November, a majority vote will be required to pass Amendment 2. If successful, local sports betting in Missouri will begin following some initial regulatory clearances.
Amendment 5 - A simple majority is required to pass this Amendment that will permit an additional riverboat casino to operate. Casino gambling in MO is already allowed at 13 locations, and this would make it 14 in total. The casino would reside on the Osage River, between the Missouri River and the Bagnell Dam
The General election will take place on November 5, 2024. To vote on a state’s gambling ballot measure, you must be a resident and registered voter in that state.
Arkansas
Arkansas voters will have the opportunity to vote on new casino licenses for 2024 and to repeal a license for Pope County. With three domestic casino locations in operation, the state is looking to issue its fourth license, but Pope County residents have opposed this initiative. Two previous attempts to award a casino license in Pope County have been voided by the court .
Results Of 2022 Gambling Ballot Initiatives
Alabama Gambling Ballot Measures
Jefferson County Sports Wagering Act (HB405) *Did Not Recieve Required Amount Of Signatures
- This act will require a legislative referral and is not yet on the ballot for 2022.
- HB405 would authorize the operation of in-person sports betting within the borders of Jefferson County. A newly formed commission would then distribute up to 7 sportsbook licenses.
- The Jefferson County Sports Wagering Act requires a simple majority of 50% to pass.
California Gambling Ballot Initiatives
California Proposition 26
- Prop 26 was placed on California ballots for November 8, 2022, after collecting the required amount of signatures.
- This will legalize sports betting at tribal casinos and licensed racetracks in California. The bill would also legalize roulette and dice games. This comes in exchange for a 10% tax on all sports betting operations.
- CA Proposition 26 Failed To Receive A Majority Vote In 2022
California Proposition 27
- 997,139 signatures were collected for CA Prop 27, placing it on the ballot this November 8th.
- This initiative legalizes online and mobile betting for 21+ gamblers at a 10% tax rate on revenues and requires 85% of the tax revenue to go to homelessness prevention and mental health after regulatory costs are paid.
- CA Proposition 27 Failed To Receive A Majority Vote In 2022
Georgia Gambling Ballot Initiatives
Georgia Sports Betting Legalization Amendment (2022) *Did Not Recieve Required Amount Of Signatures
- This legislative initiative needs to pass a Senate vote and would amend the state constitution to authorize sportsbook operations with a significant portion of taxes being allocated toward education.
- Rules and figures would require another round of legislative consideration.
Missouri Gambling Ballot Measures
Missouri Sports Betting Legislation Initiative (2022) *Did Not Recieve Required Amount Of Signatures
- The signature deadline for this MO sportsbook initiative is on May 8th with a total of 160,199 signatures needed.
- If passed, it would amend the state constitution to legalize in-person and online sports betting. There are 9 total versions of this initiative filed with proposed tax rates between 6.75% and 21%.
South Dakota Gambling Ballot Initiatives
SJR502 *Not On 2022 Ballots
- Referred by the SD Senate, this measure still needs approval from the House to appear on the 2022 November ballot.
- The measure serves as a joint resolution to amend the state’s constitution, legalizing both online and mobile sports betting apps statewide, along with its in-person betting operations in Deadwood. The one caveat is that the sportsbook servers must be located within the town of Deadwood and cannot be based out of any other location in South Dakota.