INSIDECASINO.USWhat does California law say about online casinos?
California has no law that licenses online casinos. AB 831, signed in October 2025, also bans online sweepstakes games that use a dual-currency system and took effect on January 1, 2026.
Who regulates gambling in California?
The California Gambling Control Commission oversees licensing for cardrooms and has a tribal gaming role. Its site includes a licensee search and a map of tribal casinos and cardrooms.
Are offshore casinos legal in California?
Offshore casinos hold no California license, so no California agency checks their games, payouts or complaints.
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in California?
No. AB 831 banned dual-currency sweepstakes casinos in California from January 1, 2026. Reports say it also reaches those who knowingly support or promote these games, not only operators. Several brands left the state before it took effect.
Are there land-based casinos in California?
Yes. California has tribal casinos and licensed cardrooms. The California Gambling Control Commission publishes a printable map of both.
What are the rules in another state?
Each state sets its own online casino rules. Pick a state to see its status, its regulator and the date we last checked it.
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Sources
At least one fact on this page comes from an official source or a law firm analysis. Other facts rely on the reporting listed here. How we research.
- California Gambling Control Commission
- SBC Americas: Newsom signs AB 831
- Legal Sports Report: AB 831 signed
- American Gaming Association: State of the States 2026