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Lakers News: Sports gambling in California will not be on 2020 ballot

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Lakers News: Fans in California can’t bet on the team anytime soon.

The state of California currently has a population of 41 million people and many of them are sports fans. It has consistently grown at a rapid pace. As many people leave for better flexibility, many more people pour back in from other states looking for big opportunities.

The state currently sits at a deficit of $54 billion and only continues getting worse with COVID-19. Looking for ways to help alleviate the financial crisis, California has added gas taxes and cut budgets.