Casino Reports has seen the proposed amendments to California’s Assembly bill AB831, and it would outlaw all online gambling with sweepstakes prizing, including casino and sports betting operations.
The bill, which was gutted and amended by Assemblyman Avelino Valencia, would make it a misdemeanor to operate, promote, or even support sweepstakes games that mimic casino-style gambling and offer players a chance to win cash or cash-equivalent prizes. That includes online slot machines, video poker, table games like blackjack and roulette, sports betting, bingo, and lottery-style games.
The bill doesn’t just apply to operators — it also targets payment processors, geolocation services, platform providers, gaming content suppliers, and affiliate marketers.
