California attorney general says daily fantasy sports constitute illegal gambling
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a legal opinion that daily fantasy sports platforms fall under the state’s definition of gambling and are illegal in California. Bonta said paid entries with cash prizes based on athletes’ performances amount to sports betting; Governor Gavin Newsom’s office said he disagrees with the opinion’s outcome.
The opinion challenges the legality of DFS operations for players located in California, while the governor’s disagreement leaves the state’s position contested.