California attorney general classifies daily fantasy sports as illegal betting
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a 2025 statement that daily fantasy sports contests constitute sports betting prohibited under state law. The report said casino-owning tribes had contributed more than $100,000 to his campaign between late 2023 and mid-2024; Bonta’s spokesperson said the tribes were not part of the investigation and denied a conflict of interest.
The attorney general’s position could affect daily fantasy operators’ ability to offer contests in California.