California sweepstakes-casino ban takes effect on 1 January 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 831 on 11 October, making specified dual-currency sweepstakes casino operations unlawful from 1 January 2026. The law also covers payment processors, marketing affiliates and other service providers, with penalties of up to one year in county jail or a $25,000 fine for knowingly supporting the operations; some platforms have already stopped accepting California players.
Operators and service providers face a defined compliance deadline and potential criminal or financial penalties in California.