Sweepstakes casino trade groups are urging California legislators to oppose recent legislation that would ban their industry.
Both the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance and the Social and Promotional Games Association released extensive statements opposing Assemblymember Avelino Valencia’s AB 831, which would ban sweepstakes casino operators in the Golden State.
“We cannot look the other way while these platforms exploit legal grey areas,” Valencia said in a statement. “These operations undermine the voter-approved framework that affirms Tribal governments’ sovereign right to conduct gaming in California. AB 831 strengthens that framework and ensures gaming in California remains fair and accountable.”
The California legislative session runs until Sept. 12. Legislation can carry over to the 2026 session.
