Newsom Signs California Sweepstakes Ban into Law
California's ban on most sweepstakes casinos will kick in on Jan.1, though some companies have already stopped operating in the Golden State.
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California's ban on most sweepstakes casinos will kick in on Jan.1, though some companies have already stopped operating in the Golden State.
A bill halting most sweepstakes casino games in California is one step closer to becoming law following a Senate vote on Monday night.
The tribes that filed a lawsuit against Kalshi in July have filed an injunction to halt Kalshi's sports betting activity in California.
The California Senate amended a bill to differentiate between the sweepstakes games it seeks to ban and promotional games used by companies.
A poll of more than 1,400 California voters showed 60% support sports betting ... and they may get a chance to vote on it in 2026.
Via a unanimous vote, a sweeping ban of sweepstakes casino advanced from committee to California's full Senate ahead of a Sept. 12 deadline.