Are Sweepstakes Casinos Legal in California?
No — as of January 1, 2026, California banned dual-currency sweepstakes casinos under Assembly Bill 831. Here's what that means if you're a California resident.
What AB 831 Changed
California's Assembly Bill 831 took effect January 1, 2026, banning the dual-currency model (Gold Coins + Sweeps Coins) that sweepstakes casinos use. The law goes further than most other state bans by extending liability to payment processors, geolocation providers, content suppliers, and media affiliates — which is why you'll see every legitimate sweepstakes casino operator now blocking California entirely rather than risk it.
What's Available in California
Of the 6 sweepstakes casinos we rank, none currently offer full Sweeps Coin access to California residents. Free Spin and Casino.Click still allow Gold-Coins-only play (no purchase, no real-money-equivalent prizes) for California visitors, but Sweeps Coin redemption is unavailable.
What This Means for You
If you're a California resident, none of the operators we recommend can legally offer you real-prize sweepstakes play right now. We won't pretend otherwise or route you around the restriction — that's exactly the kind of workaround that gets both players and operators in trouble. If the law changes, we'll update this page.