STATE TRACKER · CA
Sweepstakes casinos in California
BANNED
in effect since January 1, 2026 reviewed June 11, 2026
State law prohibits dual-currency sweepstakes casinos here.
- Sweeps Coins (SC) redemption
- Prohibited
- Gold Coin (GC) free play
- Generally not targeted. Many operators exclude California in their own terms
- Minimum age
- 18+
- In effect since
- Jan 1, 2026
- Affiliate / promoter liability
- Yes. State action reaches promoters
- Latest action
- Jan 1, 2026: effective
What the law says
Violation of § 337o is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $1,000-$25,000, up to one year in county jail, or both. Liability extends beyond operators to payment processors and platform providers that knowingly and willfully support the games.
How we got here
- 2026-01-01 effective: Dual-currency online sweepstakes casinos prohibited; misdemeanor with $1,000–$25,000 fines, liability extending to payment processors and platform providers that knowingly support the games (Stats. 2025, Ch. 623). source
Operators and California
Because of California's status, we don't list or link operator promotions for this state. If you hold a balance with an operator that has exited, contact their support about redemption windows, and file a report on how it goes.
Operators that exited California:
- DexyPlay exited 2026-06-29
California questions
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in California?
State law prohibits dual-currency sweepstakes casinos here. Authority: Cal. Penal Code § 337o (AB 831, Stats. 2025, Ch. 623, eff. 2026-01-01); background lottery/gambling elements at Penal Code §§ 319-329, 330.
Can I still play free Gold Coin (GC) games in California?
California's action targets the dual-currency model: the Sweeps Coin (SC) side that can be redeemed for cash prizes. Free Gold Coin (GC) entertainment play, with no prize redemption, is generally not what these provisions prohibit. But many operators exclude California entirely in their own terms rather than offer a GC-only mode.
Which operators accept California players?
Because of California's status, we don't list or link operator promotions for this state. Trust Score leaderboard →
I still hold a Sweeps Coins balance with an operator. What should I do?
If you hold a balance with an operator that has exited, contact their support about redemption windows, and file a report on how it goes. File a report
This page is research, not legal advice. Statuses are reviewed against primary sources and re-checked as legislation moves; if you spot a change we've missed, email noah.rafkin@bonusbandit.win. Always confirm with the operator and your state attorney general before depositing. Laws change quickly in this space. Last verified June 11, 2026.