Prof. Jack Pitney was interviewed by The Mercury News about proposed sports betting measures for the November California ballot. The revenue from some of these initiatives could provide financial relief for the state’s homelessness and mental health programs, similar to the California Lottery helping to fund public education. But according to Pitney, voters know that the Lottery has not fixed the education system, and homelessness is a hard problem to solve, which may make passing the sports wagering measures more difficult. “I wouldn’t take this as a sure bet,” Pitney said.