California AB 831 advances as opposition to sweepstakes casino ban grows
California’s AB 831 passed the Senate Public Safety Committee by a 6-0 vote on 15 July, according to the report. The proposed ban now goes to the Senate Appropriations Committee, which is due to meet on 18 August. Opponents, including the ACLU California Action and SPGA, say the bill could affect lawful promotional activity and suppliers as well as operators.
The bill could change the legal exposure of sweepstakes operators and related suppliers in California.