"The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, aims to crack down on online sweepstakes casinos and certain fantasy sports operators that have long existed in a regulatory gray zone. Backed strongly by tribal nations and the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), AB 831 signals a growing push to bring more clarity and control to how online gaming functions in the state."
"At its core, AB 831 seeks to define fantasy sports and sweepstakes casinos as games of chance that are currently marketed as fair, skill-based entertainment. The bill also carries sharp teeth: It targets not only the operators but also the affiliate marketers who promote these platforms. If passed, AB 831 would usher in stiff penalties and likely push these websites out of California's digital space entirely."
AB 831 seeks to reclassify online sweepstakes casinos and certain fantasy sports as games of chance rather than skill-based entertainment. The measure would penalize both operators and affiliate marketers, potentially forcing unlicensed platforms out of California’s digital market. Tribal nations and the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) back the bill as a way to restore regulatory control. Meanwhile, many players have migrated to licensed poker sites that implement age verification and responsible-gaming tools. The bill arrives amid heightened scrutiny of daily fantasy sports (DFS), including an ongoing investigation begun in October 2023 and a pending attorney general opinion.
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