California Senate advances sweepstakes bill as attorney general calls DFS illegal
California’s Senate advanced a bill targeting online sweepstakes operators, while Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an opinion declaring daily fantasy sports illegal under state law, according to the report. Tribal representatives called for enforcement and passage of the bill; sweepstakes companies said the proposal needed further study.
The bill and attorney general’s opinion could affect sweepstakes and daily fantasy sports operators serving California.